forgot to add one thing. Not sure if it makes a difference, but easily could.

When I first turn on my light in the tank, all the fish are lethargic. The rams are kinda resting, not sideways or anything, just hovering on the bottom of the tank, and their colors don't look fantastic. The guppies are usually spread between the bottom and the top, but NONE in the middle. After about an hour with the light on, they are all colored up, swimming happily like they don't have a care in the world. Am I not giving them enough light?(usually about 10-12 hours)