Tips, Tricks and Techniques for aquascaping and hydroponics

Apr 27 2013

Summer Time is Wabi-Kusa Time....get your Wabi on!

Image of Wabi-kusa by James FindleySummer is on its way… which means it is the perfect time to experiment with your first Wabi-kusa!

Wabi-kusa can be kept all year round, but are a little easier to keep in summer when the weather is naturally warmer.

Dec 09 2011

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.

Nov 25 2011

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

Nov 25 2011

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!

Aug 06 2011

How to Rejuvenate Old Substrate without Re-Planting

Image of Nature Aquarium Aquascape by James Findley

Most experienced aquascapers or Nature Aquarium enthusiasts will know how frustrating it can be when you are completely in love with your aquascape: you have spent months perfecting it, trimming it, tweaking it and nurturing it, only to find that the plant growth starts to slow, and the lush greens are not quite as lush as they once were.

Image: Triptych Nature Aquarium Aquascape by famous UK aquascaper James Findley

Fear not!  You do not need to re-scape your aquarium, you can simply refresh the nutrient supply to the plants easily and quickly using ADA Multi Bottom and ADA Iron Bottom.