Well, it's finally finished.....

[gixrj18]

Well, it's finally finished.....now all it needs is more plants! I've been slowly collecting materials, and finall got motivated to put it all together. The back wall is moss, sandwiched between two sheets of chicken wire. It worked out quite well cuz you can form it to whatever shape you desire. There is running water trickling down the log in the center, and a small waterfall on the left side. The ultrasonic fogger, in conjunction with the running water, keep the RH above 90%. The temps maintain about 70-75 degrees fahrenheit, and the lid has two pc fans (intake and exhaust) that come on for 15 minutes, every two hours. This renews the air pretty nicely, and the temps stay at a nice level.....so I can finally grow some cooler growing species. I currently have two ghost orchids, Bulbo. Jersey, Bulbo. maximum, Epi. porpax var alba, Den. loddigesii, a C. nobilior var amalie seedling, an ant vine, and a couple of ferns. I have a Bulbo. lasiochilum on the way, and I'll probably put a carnivorous plant in there, eventually.

[Junebug]

That looks awsome. Have you thought about perhaps adding some dart frogs?

[gixrj18]

Originally Posted by Junebug

That looks awsome. Have you thought about perhaps adding some dart frogs?

Yes, I've thought about it...I just don't know if I want one more thing that I have to worry about feeding. I have enough orchids to take care of, just haven't decided if I want to have to worry about a live animal/ amphibian. We'll see.

[Zoi2]

It's really cool Jasen, you did a great job!
Joann

[dgenovese1]

That's pretty cool Jasen...what are the dimensions?

I look forward to pics of it filled with plants...I'm guessing that'll take you about 3 days?

[gixrj18]

Originally Posted by dgenovese1

That's pretty cool Jasen...what are the dimensions?

I look forward to pics of it filled with plants...I'm guessing that'll take you about 3 days?

It's 3'w x 2'h x 1'd. Unfortunately, I've never had a reason to buy miniatures....until now. So I only have a couple plants to put in it, right now. I'm trying to be selective, and get some of the cooler growing ones that I've been wanting for a while. I would really like a couple Pleiones, but I don't know if this tank is quite cool enough. It will probably end up being mostly Bulbos and Masdies, with a Dracula or two. I gotta get some live moss, too!

[Akhenaten]

Why did you use a green light? Plant can't grow under green light.

[gixrj18]

Originally Posted by Akhenaten

Why did you use a green light? Plant can't grow under green light.

I didn't, it's mostly the white balance on my camera. It's a mercury vapor light that I'm using temporarily....my t5 hood should be arriving any day. I ordered a 2-bulb t5 with 6500k bulbs, but I am going to buy a 3000k also. As a matter of fact, I gotta check the mail....got a Bulbo comin, too.

[Akhenaten]

OK

[RoyalOrchids]

Originally Posted by gixrj18

...I've never had a reason to buy miniatures....until now. So I only have a couple plants to put in it, right now....

We can change that.