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10 hours might be pushing it, especially if the tank gets any ambient light. Try reducing it to 8 hours and see if they chill out. Also, make sure they have some shaded spots with plants or decor.

dawnal wrote: ↑Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:35 pm My Platies did this once when I accidentally left the tank light on for like 16 hours. Maybe check your lighting schedule? They might just be stressed from too much light.

That's a good point. Overlighting can cause stress. What's your current photoperiod, Ryzzora?

Could be low oxygen levels. Have you checked surface agitation? If your filter output isn't breaking the surface much, try adjusting it or adding an air stone. Platies are sensitive to oxygen levels, especially in warmer water.

Torches aren't exactly the friendliest. Had an Indo hammer going after an Aussie hammer recently, had to rearrange a few things to keep the peace.

+1 medium flow, I think that's the way to go. The tentacles should have a nice gentle sway to them, not be getting blasted by the water flow.

I've gotta agree with the others, the stingray's a no-go, it'll outgrow your tank in no time. The batfish isn't a good idea either, they get huge, like over 2 feet tall, and their survival rate's really low. I mean, it's like FableRex said, they're a tough sell.

So, what kind of tangs are you ...

so if i took out the carpenters wrasse and mandarin, would that be better for a reef tank?

so engoiskater158 - do you think that's overstocked without the 1 inch per gallon rule. how do you figure, like 2 inches per gallon or something?

Thanks, so I could add the carpenter's wrasse and the mandarin if I find one that's eating, and it still shouldn't be overstocked, right?

Considering my tank's inhabitants, I'm wondering if I'd be overstocking with the addition of the Watanabe's Angelfish. Here's my current list: 2 ocellaris clowns, 2 original firtideflow, a wheeler's watchman goby, a tiger pistol shrimp, a fire shrimp, a skunk cleaner shrimp, 3-4 bangaii cardinals ...