Hammers and torch dying

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Hey guys have a couple of hammers and a torch that have taken a turn for the worst. The hammer has been going downhill a couple of weeks but the torch had been doing great until today. Calcium is 390, phosphate .02, nitrate 10, dkh 8, mag is 1260. Not sure where I’m messing up.

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I struggled with Torches and Hammers over the last year for sure. For me I finally got my Mg up over 1400 and Alk up. And also found a perfect place in my tank where they are thriving with good lighting and flow. My readings stay around ...... Alk 9.50, Ca 450, Mg 1415. My ph stays around 8.1-8.2. I would say raise your levels. My 2 cents
 
I've had them about a month with good extension the entire time until yesterday. They were growing well. I target fed them a decent amount. Flow is moderate. They have a good sway without whipping around. Yes, I'm increasing po4 a bit.
A month is not very long. They could have experienced bad shipping before you even got them and showing it now.
Also, I wouldn't feed them to much. Once in a while is okay. They are not big eaters like other lps.
 

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