Follow this link to read the full aquascape journal including over 70 photos not included in this video. Featuring step by step… Assembly of the intricate Lava Rock hardscape material using a hot glue gun. Planting of each aquatic plant. Discussion of composition theory. Explanation of plant and technique choices. Grown in footage of the finished piece. TGM Substrate Supports Available here: https://thegreenmachineonline.com/shop/aquatics/substrate-system-substrate-additives/substrate/tgm-substrate-supports/ Visit our website for more articles, videos, and loads of Nature Aquarium…
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Wabi-Kusa Tutorial: Cube by James Findley
Read our full journal of this Wabi Kusa on our website here: https://thegreenmachineonline.com/articles/journals/wabi-kusa-cube-james-findley Wabi Kusa is the new aquascaping craze- ideal for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike. They can fit in any room, require little maintenance once set up and look stunning. Browse our videos and website articles to learn more… https://thegreenmachineonline.com/articles/tips-techniques/wabi-kusa https://thegreenmachineonline.com/articles/news/summer-time-wabi-kusa-timeget-your-wabi
‘Tributary’ Aquascape by James Findley – The Making Of
Read our article on shallow Nature Aquariums. Video transcript available here. Professional aquascaper and founder of The Green Machine James Findley explains that not only are shallow aquariums incredibly fun to work with, but they also make it very simple to achieve outstanding results, and present ample opportunity for individual experimentation and artistic interpretation. James Findley’s latest work entitled ‘Tributary’ demonstrates what can be achieved with these unusual aquariums. James chose the ADA Cube Garden…
Reciprocity Aquascape 1 Year Old by James Findley
https://thegreenmachineonline.com/articles/journals/reciprocity-aquascape-james-findley Measuring a huge 305cm x 61cm x 61cm, James has created another stunning Nature Aquarium in store at The Green Machine. This video shows footage shot at 1 year into the life of ‘Reciprocity’. You can see this aquascape being created in our 40 minute long ‘making of’ documentary here. As always, it’s best to see it for yourself, but because we know that not everyone can travel to see us, we’ve created these…
‘Through the Eyes of a Child’ Aquascape by James Findley – The Making of
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…