It is not often in the entire world that an 1800 litre freshwater tropical aquarium is set up and it is rarer still that one is on public display. That is why it is with great pleasure that we at The Green Machine are publishing this journal to document the re-scape of one of our main in store display tanks. Setup Specifications Aquarium – Custom made 150 x 150 x 75 cm acrylic aquarium. Stand…
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ADA at The Green Machine – Nature Aquarium Aquascaping Demonstration
The above image shows the aquascape approximately three and a half months after planting- a testament to the excellent quality of ADA products. ADA contacted The Green Machine, a specialist planted tank and aquascaping retailer based in Wrexham and offered the shop UK distribution rights of ADA products. The owners, Jim and Mark, were understandably flattered by the invite; a reflection of the shop’s enthusiasm and dedication towards the aquatic plant and aquascaping hobby…
The Green Machine’s First Altum Angel Display
The blank canvas is ready for work to begin. The size of the tank is 10x2x2 foot. The lighting is 4 x 150W Metal Halide with 4 T5 fluorescents as auxiliary lighting, housed in 2 Arcadia units and mounted on acrylic pillars which are fixed to the strapping of the tank. 9 x 5 Litre bags of Tropica substrate are added. This is an excellent substrate and is well suited when it is to be…