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Aquascaping: A Whole New Dimension

Shallow Aquariums

The ADA Cube Garden-F series is a range of shallow aquariums.  These aquariums open a whole new world to the aquascaper, allowing creativity to flow freely and imagination to run wild! If you don't see the size you want please contact us for a quote for a custom build Opti-white aquarium.

Professional aquascaper and founder of The Green Machine James Findley explains that not only are these 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:

‘Tributary’ Aquascape by James Findley

Tributary Aquascape Photo

Planting of the 3m NA Display by James Findley on Thursday

Famous Aquascaper James FindleyProfessional aquascaper and founder of The Green Machine, James Findley will be planting the 3m long Nature Aquarium in-store display tank this Thursday 5th January and Thursday 12th January.

Join us for Mince Pies on Christmas Eve!

We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve, so come and pick up the last of your bits and pieces for the holiday season and join us for some tasty mince pies - yum!

Plus, James Findley will be in store to answer any questions you have about aquascaping, and you can get a sneaky peek of his new aquascape in our 3 metre display aquarium, and if that wasn't enough you can also see 'Nature's Chaos' which is growing in beautifully!

The ADA Cube Garden: A Review by PFK Magazine


Image of ADA Cube Garden-FRespected aquascaper, marine aquarist and writer Nathan Hill recently reviewed the ADA Cube garden 45-F for Practical Fishkeeping Magazine.

We are happy to say that he was as taken with the ADA Cube Gardens as we are! In fact, he asked for one on his ‘Christmas Wish List’!

*Image by Practical Fishkeeping Magazine

Christmas Postage Times

Last dates for Christmas shipping to ensure you receive it before Christmas

Standard Shipping: Tuesday 20th December before 12pm midday

Priority Shipping: Wednesday 21st December

IMPORTANT: Delivery before Christmas is dependent on stock levels, especially for plant deliveries. We advise you check with us over the phone first to make sure we can get it to you when needed... 01978 265 090. This is essential with live aquatic plant orders.

 

Christmas opening hours:
December 24th 10am-4pm Open

25th, 26th, 27th Closed
28th, 29th, 30th 10am-6pm Open
December 31st, January 1st, 2nd Closed

Tuesday 3rd January open as usual...
Tues-Sat 10am - 6pm Open
Sun & Mon - Closed

Why We Now Stock This LED Light

Why we didn't stock LED lighting...

Some time ago we wrote an article entitled ‘Why we don’t stock LED Lighting’ because we were constantly being asked why we didn’t by our customers. In that article we explained that despite testing several LEDs we had not yet found one that passed our stringent tests, set by professional aquascaper and founder of The Green Machine, James Findley: try it test it and try it again.

How to Make Your Planted Tank Sparkle this Christmas!

If you want your underwater world to look particularly lovely for a special occasion, a little planning is the key. Here is our guide to getting your tank looking great for Christmas or any other special event. There is nothing better than having a stunning, well maintained aquascape in the house when you are going to spend lots of time around it and we're sure any visitors will agree!

TGM Planted Tank

Re-Scape of the 3m NA Display on Wednesday

Famous Aquascaper James FindleyProfessional aquascaper and founder of The Green Machine, James Findley will be starting a re-scape of the 3m long Nature Aquarium in-store display tank this Wednesday 7th December.

Christmas & New Year 2011 Opening Hours

Christmas opening hours:
December 24th 10am-4pm Open

25th, 26th, 27th Closed
28th, 29th, 30th 10am-6pm Open
December 31st, January 1st, 2nd Closed

Tuesday 3rd January open as usual...