Aquatics / Aquascaping / Planted Aquarium Tips, Tricks & Techniques

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

The Iconic ADA Liquid Fertilisation Step System: A Guide

Nature Aquarium Aquascape by James Findley

Aqua Design Amano: Absolute Perfection

Aqua Design Amano is famous aquascaper Takashi Amano’s company.  ADA was born out of Mr Amano’s love and passion for the Nature Aquarium.  As a result of this, all their products are tried and tested to the standards of Mr. Takashi Amano himself. 

Image: Triptych Nature Aquarium Aquascape by James Findley, using the ADA liquid fertilizer system

Aqua Design Amano is not like other companies: they develop products specifically for use in the Nature Aquarium and Mr. Takashi Amano uses the products he develops in his own stunning Nature Aquariums.  This means that you can have complete confidence in everything that is ADA.