[Goodwood]

1) still allow the plants to use the “detoxified” amonia and nitrates
Plants will function as normal
2) stall the cycling process
Nope.
3) does the detox only last temporarily
As far as I know, yes. It could also depend if chloromines are used to disinfect tap water.
4) skew test results ? False positives (aqua essentials says will read accurate with their test kit

If your water source has chloramines, it could skew you ammonia test. So I would check that. Also, I would check to see if your ammonia test kit is still good, they do go bad.

 

[Goodwood]

Thanks so much💛. So I need another test kit for my test kit LOL. This hobby is a rabbit hole for sure. I will check those items .. I truly appreciate your time

You could check your test kit against your local fish store, or a friend. No need to purchase another one.