Question: Strange test results

[Star]

So I finally got my fresh water test kit today, I got all excited and used it straight away. I tested for ammonia first, following the instructions to a T. Came up as 0 ppm. Then I did my nitrate, once again, followed the instructions to a T. The water turned to a perfect... clear.... no colour what so ever in that tube... Then it was time for the nitrite. The instructions in the book said add 10 drops of both, on bottle #2 it said add five drops went with the book and that has turned a beautiful pale emerald green... I currently look like this --> any clues? I followed all the instructions fully, even down to the timings so not quite sure where I went wrong with it...

 

[Shizeric]

Sounds like something may have been misread?

 

[Star]

Got my mum to double check and did everything the book said :/ Might have another go in a bit, wash them out fully

 

[Shizeric]

If you have a local aquarium or pet store, they will often test your water..so if you have conflicting results they would be able to confirm one or the other.

 

[Star]

I rinsed the tubes out thoroughly and tested again, got readable results the second time, not sure what I did but cracked it now