Just used my water test kit for the first time

[EmmaBlake]

I just received my API water test kit in the mail and tested my water right away..here are my readings:

pH: 8-8.2 (so close I couldn't tell)
Ammonia: .25
Nitrite: .25
Nitrate: 0-5 (couldn't tell)

So, with these results is there anything I need to do?

[shellieca]

Are you currently fish IN cycling a new tank? Some people will say absolutely NO ammonia or nitrites & others will say up to .5 is OK, so its a bit of a judgement call on your part, what you're comfortable with. If you are of the NO ammo/nitrites then I would suggest doing ~50% water change which, depending on your tap/source water, will bring your ammo/nitrites to 0. Otherwise test in 24 hrs to see what you get & if need be do a water change.

[EmmaBlake]

Yes I am currently doing a fish in cycle. I got my betta unexpectedly, and I'm trying to do my best taking care of him. Are there any products I should buy to lower ammonia and pH? I have regular water conditioner that is suppose to lower pH, should I just add more of that than I usually do the next time I do a water change? I am getting worried because Marvin's fins aren't flowing as much as the used to when he swims...his fins just look droopy. He is still very active though, especially when I go up to the tank. I tried to get a good picture of him, he wasn't wanting his picture taken lol. (Sorry it's not rotated)