We have now put all of the images of our new plant range online so you can see what all the new species of plant look like. There are some really exciting plants so it is well worth having a look – they will give you so many more options when you are planting your new aquascape, or just adding a few new additions to your existing aquascape. If you have any questions give us…
Tag: Aquascaping
Aquascaping Advice
Remember that we are aquascaping specialists and as such we are well equipped to help you achieve your perfect aquascape. Whether you are a beginner to aquascaping or have years of aquascaping experience we can offer you the advice that you need. We have decades of specialist aquascaping experience, both as hobbyists before TGM was opened and as professional aquascapers. Whatever your aquascaping needs we can help! Visit us in store Tuesday – Saturday, make…
An Introduction to Planted Aquariums
Man has been fascinated with fish for over 4,000-years: the ancient Sumerians were known to keep fish in artificial ponds as far back as 2,500BC and this has continued throughout history to the present day. It was not until the 18th century that the importation of goldfish from the far east led to a demand for aquariums within Europe and as time has passed, better and more reliable materials have been developed that have seen…
Final Call to Enter the IAPLC 2010
The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest 2010 closes on the 31st May (Japanese time). It is advisable to submit your entries in advance of the deadline to allow for time differences. The IAPLC is the worlds largest aquascaping contest and all entries are featured in the annual IAPLC booklet so it provides a fantastic opportunity to see your work in print. For more information, photographic advice and to enter online please visit http://en.iaplc.com/ Call in…
Eleocharis parvula Planting Techniques
Eleocharis parvula (common name hair grass / hairgrass) is an extremely versatile and useful plant. It may be used to great affect by itself to form a grassy carpet: a very dense lawn like effect may be achieved in 6 – 8 weeks from planting. It is also very useful when planted sparsely around the edges of rocks and other hardscape and produces a ‘softening’ effect when used in this way, particularly in an Iwagumi…