High Nitrates are actually a good sign that Ammonia and Nitrite cycles are already working! Crank up the skimmer into a wet skimmate if possible and water changes will help a bit, but probably not a great deal if the cycle is that far along.

If it gets real bad, there are nitrate sponges (used in a similar fashion as carbon) that some folks have success with. The Nitrate will be tolerated fairly well by the fish, but corals will do poorly in high Nitrates. The fuge is definately a good direction to be headed.

Feel free to ask anything here - there are no stupid questions, just stupid mistakes. And we can answer your stupid questions because we all make stupid mistakes :lol

Regarding that 800 number, you already have it: www.maast.org ;)