In this aquascaping tutorial we’ll guide you through each stage of the creation of a huge planted tank layout by founder of The Green Machine and professional aquascaper James Findley. Aquascapes are fine-art tropical fish tanks where the focus is on plants and natural décor, rather than fish. This tank is huge- the same tank used in Nature’s Chaos aquascape which you can find several videos for on our website. https://youtu.be/VuScdr53SM8 Setup Specifications AQUARIUM & CABINET TGM All…
At 3 years old this super tank was transformed into a jungle style aquascape. The hardscape and substrate are the originals, only the plants were changed. https://thegreenmachineonline.com/articles/news/natures-chaos-transformed-jungle-style-aquacape The age of this tank is a testament to the longevity and high quality of ADA Aqua Soil – the ultimate substrate for your planted aquarium! Video timings: 00:00 360° walk around shot of Jungle layout 02:40 The original volcano layout just after planting was completed 03:10 The…
We are very pleased to announce the addition of the following 7 plants to our online plant catalogue. A couple are Tropica 1-2-Grow versions of plants we already have, but the rest are new additions to our species list- exciting stuff! Look out for future aquascapes by James Findley which may feature these wonderful aquatic plants! You can begin ordering them now via the following links… Didiplis diandra Hygrophila ‘Araguaia’ Limnobium laevigatum Proserpinaca palustris ‘Cuba’…
In this video you will see James Findley, professional aquascaper and founder of planting one of the large display tanks that are in The Green Machine’s showroom. During this video you will see how James chose and positioned the hardscape, the planting techniques he used, and the sources of his inspiration. Timecode Events: 06:30 Hardscape begins – TGM Fossilised Wood 20:29 TGM Substrate Supports added to gain height in substrate 24:25 Aquarium filled with water…
Eleocharis sp. ‘mini’ is a relatively new plant species on the aquascaping market. As a result of that, it can provide the aquascaper with an opportunity to explore new creativity by experimenting with layouts, designs and uses. This plant is a medium level difficulty in that it is not quite as easy as Acicularis and standard Parvula, but it is not much more difficult and with the correct advice from a reputable and experienced aquascaping store…