I'll start this by saying that I'm still alive! I unfortunately had to give up growing orchids when I moved in the middle of the winter, but I'm considering getting back into them now that I might have a bit more disposable cash on hand. This fresh start has got me thinking about switching from Phals over to Masdies, which seem to be at the complete opposite ends of the spectrum in regards to temperature needs. So I'm coming back here to get some advice on where to start.
My first question is what kind of setup should I be looking at? Is a glass tank really the only viable option when it comes to keeping the humidity up? Because I tend to go all out, and I'd definitely want to do some breeding, I was thinking a multi-tiered stand wrapped in plastic would be a nice alternative and would provide me with lots of room.
As for cooling, I currently have an AC unit in my bedroom that is giving me 23*/73* during the day and down to 17*/63* at night. Would this generally be cool enough for most Masdies, considering I might have T5's in there adding their heat? Should I consider LEDs? Another alternative I was thinking of would be to buy a small evaporative cooler, which could also help with the humidity issue.
For those of you who have experience with these kinds of setups, any input would be greatly appreciated! I'm hoping to make up my mind and get something built before Ecuagenera makes their last trip to Canada!
Masdevallia set up recommendations?
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