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Sep 02 2011

Rare Corydoras in Store Now

Call in store to see our new collection of Corydoras, including some very unusual species.At The Green Machine we are Nature Aquarium Specialists, so we only stock fish that are suited to the Nature Aquarium. Corydoras are ideal fish for the planted tank and because they are bottom feeders they add a welcome element of interest to the lower level of the Nature Aquarium.In store we currently have the following Corydoras species -

Sep 01 2011

Exceptional Value Range Aquascape in Progress Now!

Do!aqua Cube Glass by Aqua Design Amano Call in store today to see UK aquascaper James Findley planting a Do!aqua 30cm Cube aquarium exclusively with our new Exceptional Value Range.

James is using the new range to show what can be achieved with it.

Aug 16 2011

Event at TGM: An Introduction to the Nature Aquarium

The North Wales Aquarists Society will be holding their September meeting at The Green Machine. The event will focus on 'An Introduction to the Nature Aquarium'.

Event: 'An Introduction to the Nature Aquarium'

Date: Friday 16th September

Time: 7pm-9pm

Admission: £3 with all proceeds going to the North Wales Aquarists Society.

Aug 05 2011

The ADA Cube Garden: A Note from Takashi Amano

The Story of the ADA Cube Garden Aquarium

ADA Cube Garden Aquarium

The ADA Cube Garden is an iconic work of art. Developed by famous aquascaper Takashi Amano and his company Aqua Design Amano, otherwise known as ADA, the Cube Garden is the result of Takashi Amano’s absolute commitment to developing the perfect stage to display his Nature Aquariums on.

“The ultimate aquarium which expresses the beauty of the underwater”, Takashi Amano

We are now carrying the entire range of ADA Cube Garden aquariums. All aquariums are available for delivery or for collection in store, where you can compare the various sizes and take your aquarium home the same day, and view some of the iconic art works of UK aquascaper James Findley at the same time!

Aug 03 2011

ADA Aqua Journal in English

The ADA Aqua Journal

Jul 28 2011

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Jul 28 2011

ADA IAPLC Results 2011 Out Now!

The ADA International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest (IAPLC) 2011 Rankings have been released!

Congratulations to everyone who entered, the UK has had some truly fantastic results this year!

We don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen their placement just yet, so you can see the results for yourselves here;

http://en.iaplc.com/results11/pdf/ranking2011e.pdf

Jul 21 2011

"NATURE'S CHAOS" Re-Scape: Update

Update: After completing the hardscape layout, James Findley is currently planting this Nature Aquarium. This is an epic aquascaping event that is well worth watching, so please feel free to call in and watch James as he works.

To read more about this Nature Aquarium re-scape, please read the previous entry below;

Celebrated aquascaper James Findley is re-scaping our 1800 litre 150 x 150 x 75 cm display aquarium, which he has entitled "Nature's Chaos".