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You should test for ammonia, which is more toxic than nitrite. Both compounds are caused by a biological load that is too large for the beneficial bacteria to handle. More live plants, a little less food, and regular partial water changes should take care of the problem. You might also get the spring water checked; with all the pollution in the environment, the water could be tainted.
Since most popular aquarium fish have been just that for many generations, they're pretty well adapted to a variety of water conditions. A sudden change in any water parameter, however, will shock them.
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