Fat 40-Gallon, Planted, Angelfish and Rainbowfish Aquascape 5-7-24

Amazon sword plant (genus Echinodorus)
angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
Anubias congensis
Hygrophila corymbosa (cherry leaf variant)
rainbowfish (undetermined species)
true Siamese algae-eater (Crossocheilus oblongus)

[@bigfishlad4847]

Love this tank E.J

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Paul:
Yes, Charles’ “fat 40” is a lovely set-up. I acquired a Madagascar rainbowfish (Bedotia geayi), to add, to this tank. It has successfully completed a few days of quarantine, in a 29-gallon tank, at my house. After 30 days, I’ll give it to Charles, if he wants it.
Thank you, for your, continued support.
All my best,
Sincerely,
Brinegar

[@Sinserg]

First time seeing this thank, I love the layout! Looks really natural to me.

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Sergio S.:
For me, a dominating hardscape looks best. However, the inhabitants, of this set-up appear, to be right happy.
Thank you, for your, continued interest and support.
All my best,
Sincerely,
Brinegar

[@GCaquatics]

Good looking Angels, i just picked 3 up myself.

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Gabriel:
Yes, Charles purchased over 50 angelfish, at “dime-size,” approximately one year ago. Now that they have grown out, he gave me eight of the black and blue type I like. But, I had to sell four, due to aggression. I do believe the remaining four will do fine, in one of my, 75-gallon, community tanks.
Thank you, for your, continued support.
Sincerely,
Brinegar

[@bothetetrabreeder8734]

I've always wanted to get a few angelfish as they are such a great view to look at, but when I think of their comparatively gigantic size compared to tetras, I hesitate. By the way, great tank and fish!

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Bo:
I tried, to keep angelfish, previously, without much success. I was very disappointed, when I purchased two, black angelfish, from a pet store, which offers no guarantee, on livestock. Both expired, shortly. Charles recently gave me eight, black and blue angelfish. The largest two bickered, constantly, in my, 75-gallon, community tank, though they did not appear to bother other species. I sold four of the angelfish (including one of the bullies) to my, local pet store. The remaining four continue to bicker, among themselves.
Thank you, for your interest and lovely comment.
Sincerely,
Brinegar