New to the forum! - Orchid Board

hacksaw116 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 10:37 PM

Hello everyone!

I have been keeping orchids alive for almost 2 years now, and have recently gotten into the "orchidarium" craze. I live in northern California so the temperatures here can get a little to low for my windowsill plants, so I figured I'd get a tank and that would keep them warmer as well as increase humidity. For the past few days I have been researching this terrarium environment and I have 2 fish tanks in a setup stage to see what I can do to improve the environment of my plants. I have a photo album on the web: Picasa Web Albums - hacksaw - Orchidarium 1 so please check it out and let me know if you know anything about the specific species I have. I am hoping to get a few more species this weekend since the anual orchid show and sale is coming to town

I plan to build a realistic hi tech orchidarium in the future, since I have access to a woodshop and I would love to see the plants at their best! I am eager to learn more about terrarium growing and encourage input from your community, Happy growing!

tuvoc · #2 (**permalink**) 02-04-2009, 10:14 AM

Welcome aboard, hacksaw. Your project sounds fun. I don't do terrariums my self, but a lot of people here do. Check out the forums, and by all means, post some pics when you can. Have fun,

Kim

MuscleGirl'sHobby · #3 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 08:48 PM

Hi and welcome! I'm also hoping to build (with the help of my hubby) growing areas, and baskets for my orchids.

Where in Northern California are you? I'm in the Modesto area, so technically in the Northern half of the state. But really, we're central

hacksaw116 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-21-2009, 07:56 PM

I'm in the sonoma county area, healdsburg specifically. I have been busy with the large tank I am building, here is a few pics of the updates.

Picasa Web Albums - hacksaw - Orchidarium 1

I cant wait to get more miniature species! They are my favorites by far because i can fit so many into a small niche!

MuscleGirl'sHobby · #5 (**permalink**) 02-22-2009, 03:49 PM

Great pictures. You have a nice collection. I also want to get into some minis eventually, and I've been keeping my eye open for people getting rid of aquariums/fish tanks etc.

hacksaw116 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-22-2009, 07:17 PM

I was lucky enough to get tanks donated, but you can get some good deals on craigslist. Just keep your ear out!

SP2340 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-22-2009, 07:37 PM

Hi, welcome!

hacksaw116 · #8 (**permalink**) 02-22-2009, 07:43 PM

I like them all, however space is limited in a tank so the smaller ones offer more chance for variety in an enclosed space.