Aquascape by The Green Machine The new design is to evoke a sense of a new dawn, new growth and new life. We also wanted to bring some colour and contrast into the aquascape. This comes from the Ludwigia Glandulosa, Rotala Rontundifolia and Ludwigia Arcuata contrasting with the dark greens of the Microsorum and Bolbitis. The design is based around several triangles and with a mound or central (triangle) island design. The use of ADA…
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The Green Machine’s ‘Fallen Tree’ Aquascape
From time to time one of the large acrylic display tanks in The Green Machine’s store is re-scaped. On this occasion James Findley, TGM’s Artistic Director took responsibility. Setup Specifications Aquarium – 305cm x 61cm x 61cm high (approximately) TGM all acrylic aquarium Stand – TGM marble tiled custom build Filtration & Heating – Eheim Professionel 3 filter with filter wool and 9 litres of Sera Siporax & Aqua Medic Titanium 500w aquarium heater CO2…
TGM Aquascape by Andrew Mack
From time to time one of the large acrylic display tanks in the Green Machine’s store is re-scaped. On this occasion the job was given to Andrew Mack. The above image shows the finished aquascape shortly after the livestock were added. (photo by Stu Worrall) “It is 3 weeks since Mark first said ‘how do you fancy doing one of the big tanks?’ It turned out to be my favourite of the three – ‘wide…
Oliver Knott at The Green Machine
“Autumn in Isle of Man” by Oliver KnottTo celebrate TGM’s UK distribution of the Tropica Aquacare range, we hosted a free aquascaping demonstration on Sunday 13th September 2009 by the renowned German artist Oliver Knott. For this photograph a white background was suspended behind the tank and back lighting was used. The diffuser material works with stunning effect here. As always the event was a great success, the atmosphere was unique with the perfect mix…
A TGM Aquascape Journal by Tony Swinney
The above image shows the finished aquascape 17 days after planting. A short while ago we met a guy venturing into his planted tanks for the first time by the name of Tony Swinney. On a personal basis we hit it off with Tony straight away, he is a nice lad from the North East of England who earns his living as a professional photograph retoucher. After buying his optiwhite tank from us here at…