Building an inexpensive and effective orchidarium.

[jdmcbrides]

Originally Posted by tmaxwell

I could not figure out how to put images right in the article, so here they are!

I'm new here. How do I see the pictures?

[mindy1]

I have a 55 gallon tank that I have added quite a few mini's too and love it, your tank is great! Thanks for the info and pictures.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by jdmcbrides

I'm new here. How do I see the pictures?

Just click on them, then use the navigation buttons shown in the popped-up image.

I have a couple of vacant 55-gallon tanks in the basement. Maybe I'll look into setting up some cool growers that way.

[harrywitmore]

Originally Posted by Ray

Just click on them, then use the navigation buttons shown in the popped-up image.

I have a couple of vacant 55-gallon tanks in the basement. Maybe I'll look into setting up some cool growers that way.

If you access this from the front page there are no images. You have to click on read the full thread to see them.

[tmaxwell]

Hey folks,
I haven't been online for a LONG time, but an update on the plants is as follows:
Chiloschista lunifera in bloom
Aerangis pumilio bloomed
New growth on everything! Some species have grown more in 4 months in the tank than 2 years on the windowsill. Amazing!

[magicatt]

Very nicely done and inspiring...hmmm...where to get a cheap tank....well done!!

[rafael]

I'm in the process in building one.
good infromacion on the fans.

[heatherk]

I built an orchidarium out of an old 60 gallon aquarium. It has 2 fans running 24/7. four 54 watt cool and warm bulbs. Humidity trays and sensors for temp and RH. This is a new experiment so I will keep updating the orchids progress and/or failures. I tried to attach a photo. Hope it makes it on the post. Happy Growing!!!

[harrywitmore]

Love to see a picture but it didn't make it.

[vmax3000]

Tmaxwell,
I noticed the holes drilled in the top lid on either side. Can you give me some info on what purpose each set serves? Can you control the opening and closing of said holes for humidity control? This is a really cool thread. Thanks for sharing your work and successes, thus far.