Working with Algae

Algae has long been the bane of the lives of aquascapers – seen as a nemesis of the planted tank, a defect of perfection and an undesirable, so the title of this article may seem surprising. Nevertheless, when we are creating a Nature Aquarium we must remember that we are trying to re-create Nature, and as such, a subtle change in attitude must be adopted: rather than focussing on crystal clear water and medicated fish,…

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Red Rock Aquascape Journal by James Findley

James Findley’s recent nano aquascape for The Green Machine shop gallery. This aquascape journal contains 60 step-by-step photographs, along with a 15 minute video that document the creation of this aquascape. This is a 15 minute long video documenting the process step by step, along with narration talking through the techniques and concepts involved in the creation of this layout. The video transcript is at the bottom of this page.   Setup Specifications Aquarium -…

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Red Rock Nano Aquascape by James Findley

James’ recent nano aquascape for The Green Machine shop gallery. Come in store to see it growing. Full info including aquascape journal coming soon. Setup Specification… Hardscape material: ADA Sado-Akadama Stone Aquarium: ADA Cube Garden Mini M: 36 x 22 x 26 Lighting: ADA Solar Mini M CO2: ADA CO2 Advanced System Black Plants: Micranthemum ‘Monte Carlo’ Microsorum mini/petite Anubias petite Monosolenum sp. Read the aquascape journal which includes 60 photos of the step-by-step creation…

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