55 gallon stocking

[Colin_T]

My guys were 2-3 inches when I got them, they are brothers and sisters and I think the way they react with each other has something to do with that, they are very protective of each other which is really cool.

They were also from a local breeder weren't they?
That makes a huge difference because they are well fed up to the time they get bagged and sent to you. No suppliers, exporters, importers or pet shops in between. Just a direct route from one tank to another with a days travel in between.

And your tank is a decent size and was set up with loads of plants well before the fish arrived. Compare that to most pet shop tanks that are tiny by comparison and either bare bottom with no ornaments, or a thin layer of substrate with a few bits of wood or rock. I know which tank I would prefer to be in. Big and lots of plants.

 

[Oli]

So I’ve added 9 angelfish. They are only tiny but they are a really nice contrast and are all beautiful. Of course they can’t stay for ever, but I am to move away some point next year and the whole tank will have to be sold, as soon as they start getting too big (if they do before then) they will be appropriately rehomed

I also made the decision to remove by large piece of driftwood. I’ve considered it before but it is a really nice piece and was expensive so I was reluctant to. However looking at it, I think it actually looks much more peaceful and natural now. It also leaves lots of space for a load more plants. Let me know what you guys think, I’ll put some before and after pics up!

 

[mbsqw1d]

I've become a big fan of penguin tetra, one of the hardiest fish I've come across. I've found them to be active around the mid - top region

 

[Colin_T]

Looks much better without the driftwood.