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Thanks for all the suggestions, I really appreciate it. I'll definitely look into the ideas you've all thrown out there, hopefully I can find something that's both hardy and impressive.

I'm still considering the blue spotted ray and the bamboo shark, has anyone had any experience with these in a ...

Pictures will be taken this weekend when I visit the tank, and I'll get some research done. It'll be sad without the star puffer, though.

I appreciate the suggestion of snowflake eels, but they've had issues with eels jumping in the past. I did consider a couple, though.

The tank would look ...

I'm taking over my friend's massive L-shaped fish tank - it's a double-sided beast with a volume of around two tonnes and has been running for 15 years. The tank's been home to some pretty aggressive fish, including an 18-inch puffer that sadly passed away recently. After that, the tank just ...

If all else fails, consider a quarantine tank with methylene blue. Sometimes a reset helps. But yeah, rule out basics first.

My Discus did this once after I added driftwood. Turns out it was leaching tannins too fast. Maybe something's messing with your water chemistry subtly. Test for pH swings.

First off, be happy they're growing. Before tweaking the lights, I'd experiment with adjusting your water parameters, specifically alkalinity. It's possible they're getting too much light, which can hinder growth. I've got two reefbreeder units and noticed a boost in growth from all my corals after ...

Maintain low flow to minimize irritation on the exposed tissue. I'd focus on feeding it well, that's your best bet for now. Beyond feeding, I'd suggest giving it space and not over-handling it.