Planted Tank Aquarium Aquascaping Journals, Guides & Step by Steps

Apr 26 2013

Wabi-Kusa Cube by James Findley

This is a quick aquascape journal by James Findley for a Wabi Kusa using a TGM Substrate Ball.

James Findley Wabi-Kusa

Apr 26 2013

Wabi-Kusa Oasis by James Findley

This is a quick aquascape journal by James Findley for a Wabi Kusa using a TGM Substrate Ball. There is a full documentary video of this coming soon, but in the mean time have a quick look at this for some inspiration!

James Findley Wabi-Kusa

1. Preparing your TGM Substrate Ball

Nov 20 2012

James Findley Aquascape Demo at National Aquarium Workshop 2012 - Blue Planet Aquarium

Blue Planet Aquarium logo

On November 14th 2012 James Findley performed an aquascaping demonstration to delegates at the National Aquarium Workshop (NAW) 2012. The even was held at Blue Planet Aquarium near Chester, UK.

Professional aquarists from across the nation traveled to the event. Among the crowd were representatives from many public aquaria who came together for this special event. Having so many professionals under one roof resulted in an excellent atmosphere!

James transported Five Stones Aquascape to the event as an example of a mature, grown-in tank.

Over the course of two sessions, he introduced the aquascaping concept and talked the audience through what he was doing as he set up an Iwagumi style layout.

A question/answer session followed with many enthusiastic budding and experienced aquascapers.

After the event the aquarium was transported back to The Green Machine in Wrexham where it will be maintained as a public display. Come and see how our latest display is growing in!

Here are some pictures from the event-

Aug 29 2012

Nature's Chaos Aquascape by James Findley - Journal

This has proved one of James' most popular aquascapes of all time, so we thought it was about time we published it in journal format.

This 150 x 150 x 75 cm Nature Aquarium by professional aquascaper James Findley is growing in beautifully - the layout was completed in July 2011 and it is definitely one of the most stunning works we have ever had on display. Call in store to see it, or watch this space for more coverage.

*Scroll down this page for a NEW article on this aquascape (find it under the heading 'Inspired by Nature').

Nature's Chaos Aquascape by James Findley

This video shows the aquascape at just over 1 year old

This 30 minute video documents the creation of the Nature's Chaos and features some videos shot when the aquascape was 7 weeks old.

Jun 06 2012

'Five Stones' Aquascape by James Findley

The Inspiration...

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 Screen but as this aquascape has grown in he has been very pleased with it and is excited about the opportunities it provides for originality.

This aquascape reflects the artistic nature of aquascaping, and the way in which there are an endless range of styles and influences for the aquascaper to draw upon.

The Aquasscape...

The full video will feature detailed explanations of James' inspiration, techniques and planting tips.

Skip to the bottom of this page to see full 'grown in' photo coverage.

Five Stones Aquascape by James Findley