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Im in the 5th week of a new tank...55 gallon ,fish only,wet/dry w/ skimmer, etc. I started out cycling my tank with 6 clownfish on the advice of my lfs. I monitored the levels pretty closely and saw a rise and decrease in both ammonia and nitrites and slight increase in nitrates. Ph level is 8.2...

I have been cycling my 55 gallon tank for about 2 weeks now. I have wet/dry filtration w/protein skimmer, 2 powerheads,etc. I have crushed coral substrate(2-3 in.) and about 30 pounds of rock(not live). I am cycling the tank with clownfish. In the past few days I have developed brownish-gold...