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Thanks for the input, everyone. Sounds like I'll keep the extensions under a foot and monitor the flow. Appreciate the advice!

Setting up a new 75 gallon planted tank and got a Fluval 407 canister filter. The manual says to keep hoses short, but I've got the tank on a stand with the filter below. How much does hose length actually affect performance? Wondering if I can extend the intake and return hoses by a foot or two ...

Adding more plants is a great idea. Silver Tips love having places to dart in and out of. It mimics their natural habitat and can reduce stress. What kind of plants are you currently using? Java Fern and Anubias are good choices for low-maintenance setups.

That sounds perfect. Silver Tips thrive on variety in their diet, and the brine shrimp probably triggers their natural foraging behavior. The darting is likely just them being excited. How many do you have in the tank?