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Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-27-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,865
Posted By bbqman
Well I do have aquarium experience buy never used...

Well I do have aquarium experience buy never used a glass top. Usually very large reef tanks with an open top. I purchased this used just for this project since its my first build. I paid $100 for a...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-26-2019, 09:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,865
Posted By bbqman
Thank you very much. That's what I was looking...

Thank you very much. That's what I was looking for. I was thinking the same thing about the 3/16 also.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-26-2019, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,865
Posted By bbqman
Thanks. The glass sits in a recessed plastic...

Thanks. The glass sits in a recessed plastic frame. You can see somewhat in the last pics I just posted for Ray. I'm not worried about breakage. Any thickness will work fine.

What I'm trying to...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-26-2019, 04:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,865
Posted By bbqman
the tank top is 18" x 48" . It has a middle...

the tank top is 18" x 48" . It has a middle brace. So there's 2 sides each side is 22.625" x 16.625" just took a couple of pics- they're attached
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-26-2019, 06:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,865
Posted By bbqman
Sure. See the last few threads below. It's a 75...

Sure. See the last few threads below. It's a 75 gallon aquarium. 2 sides each side is 22.625" x 16.625"

older pics attached
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-25-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,865
Posted By bbqman
glass for top

So another learning curve for me - don't use plexiglass for a top. it warps! Duh!

Is there a thickness of glass I should use? I was thinking of light penetration and such. The glass shop...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-08-2019, 09:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,676
Posted By bbqman
Im not much of a photographer...LOL but my...

Im not much of a photographer...LOL
but my plant list is
bolbo. laxiloriurun
bulbo membranaceum
asctm. miniatum
meiracyllium trinasutum alba
trichocentrum pumilum
L. sincoranna
schoenorchis...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-08-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,676
Posted By bbqman
trying to figure out how to post pics...LOL

trying to figure out how to post pics...LOL
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-08-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,676
Posted By bbqman
more pics

having an issue posting pics but ...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-08-2019, 08:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,676
Posted By bbqman
well It's been a real learning curve but I...

well It's been a real learning curve but I finally have some pics. lets see how thing go. I definitely learned a lot!
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-19-2019, 06:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,676
Posted By bbqman
Came out fair/ok. But it's my first attemp. I...

Came out fair/ok. But it's my first attemp.
I have 4 more bags of substrate but this seemed adequate to me. Not sure. Waiting on mister, glass lid, leaf litter, and fans. I'm getting closer!
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-18-2019, 02:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,676
Posted By bbqman
back is in place and drying. Next I'll vacuum...

back is in place and drying. Next I'll vacuum excess coconut fiber and see how it looks. of the Cant wait to see my bare spots - LOl
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-18-2019, 02:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,676
Posted By bbqman
I'm used to reaching in aquariums. I've had as...

I'm used to reaching in aquariums. I've had as many as 7 reef tanks in house before. Most over 200 gallons. Tis tank is small and I can reach in fine without a stool. Either way I just wanted to try...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-18-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,676
Posted By bbqman
I'm hoping Ray. They seemed like the best I could...

I'm hoping Ray. They seemed like the best I could get for the money. Eventually I'll upgrade to a LED hood...unless I fall in love with these - LOL
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-18-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,676
Posted By bbqman
pics attached

I couldn't attach pics. something about a security token.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-18-2019, 10:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,676
Posted By bbqman
I bought LECA for the bottom, cork flats and...

I bought LECA for the bottom, cork flats and rounds and coconut fiber for the background, and substrate mix. The rounds were bigger than expected but were pretty cool looking. I couldn't use the...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-18-2019, 10:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,676
Posted By bbqman
I got 4 agro brite 6400k t5 ho grow bulbs for...

I got 4 agro brite 6400k t5 ho grow bulbs for now. To be honest it seems like its about half the light I would need but it will get me going for now.
I also installed 6 90lb wheels so it can be...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-18-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,676
Posted By bbqman
I made a false bottom out of eggcrate and made a...

I made a false bottom out of eggcrate and made a small waterfall in the corner even though everyone said not to do it. I'm just stubborn and want to experiment since it's my first build. I used scrap...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-18-2019, 09:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,676
Posted By bbqman
starting my build

Well after a ridiculous amount of reading and asking dumb questions I'm finally stating my build. I bought a 75 gallon drilled aquarium with a heavy oak stand and an Odyssea t5 quad timer light. The...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-05-2019, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,559
Posted By bbqman
Thanks Ray, I wasn't sure if the fixture was...

Thanks Ray, I wasn't sure if the fixture was worth buying new bulbs for or if it would even be sufficient light. I was thinking I should do 2 full spectrum and 2 plant bulbs but I'll start looking...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-05-2019, 06:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,559
Posted By bbqman
Ok so no difference than color and it needs to be...

Ok so no difference than color and it needs to be sealed. Thanks. I thought so. none of the videos ever say WHY they do anything. Just how they do it.

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Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-04-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,559
Posted By bbqman
Made the plunge, I have a few questions

So I'm making the plunge finally. I bought this 75 gallon drilled aquarium, stand and light for $100. I have a couple of questions for you guys.

*it has an Odyssea T5 Quad Timer Aquarium Light. ...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 07-24-2019, 08:31 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 132,554
Posted By bbqman
Looks like a dead thread but I think I can...

Looks like a dead thread but I think I can finally post pics...mine as well practice here - lol.since no one is looking here goes. beard and no beard
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 07-22-2019, 08:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,481
Posted By bbqman
Ray I love it.. you're the mad scientist and I...

Ray I love it.. you're the mad scientist and I nail a shomburgkia to a tree hope it rains...LOL. ( I literally do) somehow I will learn this.

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Forum: Terrarium Gardening 07-22-2019, 06:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,481
Posted By bbqman
Thank you. Catts do ok in 500 - 600 umol/m2 (cant...

Thank you. Catts do ok in 500 - 600 umol/m2 (cant figure out to post an up arrow)s. That's the kind of info I need more of even if its a ball park #.


unfortunitly lots of lights seem to be...
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