Cycle crashed-Still having trouble

[Cichlids4Ever]

Originally Posted by Tommy Gun

I will be on probrably in the morning tomarrow and then again most of the day on friday since I dont have to work and so I will check on you from time to time.

Did your fish die or are thay hanging in there?

Well,
I tested for eveything that I could test for.
PH=7.2
GH & KH about 100
Nitrites=0
Nitrates=10 ppm
ammonia=0

I have the temp at 80 and I only added 5 tablespoons of salt for the 30 gallon. Just for a "tonic"
I figured there really isn't 30 gallons in there because of decorations and substrate.
It appears that the fish look a bit better.
Maybe the initial shock when I put in quick cure?
Maybe that reacts on swordtails differently than cichlids?
I don't know....but I do know LFS should be shut down for selling bad fish.
It is heart breaking.
Any thoughts on the numbers above?