Crimson Sky Aquascape by James Findley- Journal

This is one of James’ shallow display aquariums for The Green Machine. Note James’ pioneering use of terrestrial moss on the fossilised wood above the surface of the water. Full details to follow in the video/journal. Click the above image to see a larger version of the finished aquascape. The following video is an interview with James on the subject of this nature aquarium: Setup Specifications AQUARIUM & CABINET ADA Cube Garden 120-F (120 x…

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Arizona Aquascape Planting Live In-Store @ TGM

Today is an informal demonstration where visitors can watch James Findley and our team planting the latest in-store display aquascape which is 229 x 91 x 76 cm in size. The hardscape was completed This stream is video only (no sound) and will likely last most of the day (until around 5-6pm). As it’s an informal demo the aquascape will likely come together slowly. We will also be filming the day to produce a video…

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Arizona Aquascape Hardscape 360° View by James Findley

This is a quick 360° walk around shot of the hardscape- planting will commence in 3 weeks. This is James Findley’s latest aquascape which he has entitled ‘Arizona’. We are publishing this to show the completed hardscape at the end of the day of aquascaping which was broadcast live on 26th July 2013 from The Green Machine in Wrexham, UK. In approximately 3 weeks time James will be planting the aquarium. This day will be…

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TGM Live In-Store Aquascaping by James Findley

Today is an informal demonstration where visitors can watch James Findley and our team assemble the latest in-store display aquascape- he has something very special in mind for this colossal tank which is approx. 229 x 91 x 76 cm in size. He has been sorting through our tons of fossilised wood and has chosen some pieces which can hardly be lifted by hand- some in excess of 60kg per piece! He has another technically…

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Hemianthus Callitrichoides ‘Cuba’ – an article about the most popular aquatic plant!

Hemianthus Callitrichoides is commonly known as Cuba, named after it’s country of origin. It is a popular plant in the aquascaping world because of its ability to achieve the lush green carpet effect that it has become known for. Cuba is one of the smallest aquarium plants in the world, with leaves that are only around a millimetre in size. It grows up to three centimetres tall and spreads up to 10 centimetres horizontally. The…

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