This archive footage shows the creation of this stunning aquarium. This aquascape by James Findley is entitled ‘Through the Eyes of a Child’ because the rocks used were all chosen by his youngest daughter, Ellen. It demonstrates the chaos of nature: the beauty of perfect imperfection and the unrivalled ability of the child to appreciate this. As we age, it is common to lose the ability to appreciate the chaos of nature in the same…
Tag: Aquascaping
‘Five Stones’ Aquascape ‘making of’ documentary video released
Head over to the Five Stones Aquascape Journal page to watch the 23 minute long video which goes into detail on each step of the aquascapes creation, including many tips and tricks that are sued and recommended by James Findley in many of his Nature Aquarium designs. Click on the below image to go straight to the Aquascape Journal page where you can watch the video.
The Making of ‘Five Stones’ Aquascape and Guide to Iwagumi Layout by James Findley
https://thegreenmachineonline.com/articles/journals/five-stones-aquascape-james-findley James wanted to create an original, modern Andy Warhol, pop-art style of Nature Aquarium. To do this, he used the ADA Sado-Akadama Stone which has a lovely red colour, and the ADA Aqua Screen in Clear Green because red and green are at opposite ends of the colour spectrum and therefore create a very dramatic contrast, like blue and orange or purple and yellow do. At first, James was not sure about the Aqua…
Nature’s Chaos Aquascape 1 Year Old by James Findley
This 150 x 150 x 75 cm Nature Aquarium by professional aquascaper James Findley has matured well and is definitely one of the most stunning works we have ever had on display. This film was shot in August 2012- just over a year after the aquascape was planted. It goes to show how, with good maintenance, a Nature Aquarium can last a very long time. This is a follow up video to “The Making of…
James Findley writing for Practical Fishkeeping Magazine!
Professional aquascaper and founder of The Green Machine, James Findley, will be writing for Practical Fishkeeping Magazine from next month’s issue, as a planted tank and Nature Aqurium specialist. James Findley has been working with CO2 injection and planted tanks for almost 20 years and is a true expert in the field. He has worked with aquariums of all sizes from tiny pico scapes to huge 1800 litre display pieces and is the msot prolific…