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,…

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Preparing your aquascape for a special occasion like 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! Finalise the date you want your tank to…

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The Iconic ADA Liquid Fertilisation Step System: A Guide

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…

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How to Rejuvenate Old Substrate without Re-Planting

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…

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The Power of ADA: A History of Takashi Amano and ADA

Takahsi Amano and Aqua Design Amano Takashi Amano The name ‘Takashi Amano’ has become synonymous with the Nature Aquarium and aquascaping.  Takashi Amano was born in 1954 in Niigata, Japan. Mr Amano started his career as a famous Japanese landscape photographer in 1975. Takashi Amano: World Class Photographer After visiting the world’s largest tropical rainforests in the Amazon, Borneo, West Africa and the pristine forests of Japan, Mr Takashi Amano produced a range of stunning photographs entitled…

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