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Apr 01 2009

Working with Carpeting Plants and Grasses


James Findley's Nature Aquarium aquascape which is part of The Green Machine's in store aquatic displays and features Hemianthus callitrichoides as a carpeting plant.
'Krabi', by celebrated UK aquascaper James Findley - read on for more information about how to create a beautiful carpet effect, or to view more images of this Nature Aquarium in our Aquatics Gallery please click here.

Introduction

Apr 10 2010

Eleocharis parvula Planting Techniques

Eleocharis Parvula image Eleocharis parvula (common name hair grass / hairgrass) is an extremely versatile and useful plant. It may be used to great affect by itself to form a grassy carpet: a very dense lawn like effect may be achieved in 6 – 8 weeks from planting.

Oct 19 2010

'Triptych' Aquascape by James Findley HD Video

‘Triptych’ Aquascapes by James Findley
These aquascapes were planted by James Findley for the Aqua 2010 Trade Show. They are currently on display in TGM (October 2010).

Artistic Inspiration

Mar 23 2011

Aquascaping and The Art of Relaxation

The Art of Relaxation is a very fine art, but surprisingly, we are never taught it in school. But why not? Relaxation is crucial to health and happiness, it is vital for clarity of thought, spontaneity and creativeness, and it can be learnt – it is just that it is rarely taught. We have noticed a strange phenomenon in TGM – whenever an aquascaper is at work, the whole atmosphere becomes noticeably more relaxed, calmer and more grounded. Relaxation through Aquascaping

Jul 01 2009

Chasing Rainbows by Andy Mack (True 'Naturalist' Aquatic Design)

The goal of the true ‘naturalist’ aquatic designer should be an interpretation of the natural environment, fashioned as much as possible by the forces of erosion, deposition and plant colonisation and as little as possible by the hand of man. Style is a very personal thing. There are no rules, but for me the exposed ‘grain’ of a water worn river’s edge has a much richer tale to tell than the random coalescing of the materials – rocks and driftwood in mid-river which appears to be a popular starting point for many aquarists.

Natural Inspiration

Jun 01 2009

Minimalism Within the Planted Tank

When presented with a fantastic catalogue of coloured pictures and photographs of plants it is easy to become carried away with the huge choice available and to end up with a somewhat cluttered look in the tank.

This may be very effective in a 'jungle' style aquascape but in many other styles, such as the simpler Iwagumi layout, a cleaner less cluttered style of planting works very well indeed. Obviously certain plants gel well together, and different patterns, textures and colours may be represented in the aquarium just as they are in nature.

Apr 19 2011

Iwagumi Aquascapes: An Introduction

The term Iwagumi is commonplace in the aquascaping world.  It is used to refer to an aquascape that traditionally uses stone as the only hardscape material.  Iwagumi’s are captivating and beautiful: they seem to have a mystical sense to them and an ability to captivate even the most fidgety of people – it is hard to forget your first Iwagumi, but what exactly is an Iwagumi?  Read on to find out...

Iwagumi Aquascape Photograph

Aug 01 2009

Aquatic Layout Guide- Rules of Composition: The Golden Ratio, Creating Perspective and Layout Shapes

Aquascapes, like all art forms, have a plethora of rules of guidance and application. These rules exist to guide us towards success, and succeed in doing so. But remember: rules exist only to guide, and a skilled artist can actually enhance their work by bending or breaking the accepted rules if done so in just the right artistic manner: aquatic artistry is no different.

Jul 07 2010

Aquascaping Advice

Remember that we are aquascaping specialists and as such we are well equipped to help you achieve your perfect aquascape.

Whether you are a beginner to aquascaping or have years of aquascaping experience we can offer you the advice that you need.

We have decades of specialist aquascaping experience, both as hobbyists before TGM was opened and as professional aquascapers.

Whatever your aquascaping needs we can help! Visit us in store Tuesday - Saturday, make a special appointment to see us (this is available 7 days a week), call us on 01978 265 090 or email us.