Yeah, that came out of my tap
Yes I tested for nitrites and nitrates yesterday, I keep getting them mixed up but the one that's supposed to be a 0 was 0 and the other was 40 ppm, which the test kit says is normal. The main problem with using the meds was I wasn't sure what the sick one had (he looked like he swallowed a marble on one side, had white poop, looked like one eye was bulging; it was just plain weird) and I couldn't find anything at all to explain what was happening with him, everyone I asked had never heard of what I was describing, and the one person who had any clue thought it sounded like a tumor.
I double-checked my chlorinaters and found that the one I use for my betta removes ammonia as well
downside is I only have about half a bottle, probably enough to treat 5-6 gallons of water. So for now I'll have to use some bottled water and rush to the store after work to get more *sigh*