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Forum: Species 05-10-2009, 12:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,318
Posted By Cowboys East
Hey, Beautiful little Phal. Thanks for...

Hey,
Beautiful little Phal. Thanks for sharing. This was one of my first orchids I purchased that didn't come from a grocery store. It was also my first orchid murder :(. Although I think I...
Forum: Pet Depot 05-04-2009, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,670
Posted By Cowboys East
Help with setting up new home for Red Eyed Green Tree Frogs.

Hey All,
I tried to join the vivarium forum but have not been approved yet. I figured many of you who keep orchids also enjoy frogs as pets. I want to set up a new home for two Red Eyed Green Tree...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 05-03-2009, 12:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,195
Posted By Cowboys East
Hey, Magnus have you ever had to remove an...

Hey,
Magnus have you ever had to remove an established orchid from Epiweb for any reason? Pest, disease, dead roots, or something like that. I know it is an attractive media for things like bulbos...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 05-02-2009, 11:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 23,337
Posted By Cowboys East
Hey All, The Home Depot near me has had these...

Hey All,
The Home Depot near me has had these for a couple months. However, I am pretty sure they are not the high output T5's. Considering I have been growing under t12 and t8s for a few years...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-29-2009, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,175
Posted By Cowboys East
Orchids look like they will be happy in there. ...

Orchids look like they will be happy in there. Function is the most important thing the chids care about. Well done Joseph.
Neil
Forum: Growing on Mounts 04-28-2009, 11:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,020
Posted By Cowboys East
This whole thread is out of left field but I am...

This whole thread is out of left field but I am having fun with it. I looked into the filter material, but couldn't find it in a basic form. The filters for my humidifier are expensive. I have...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 04-28-2009, 09:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,195
Posted By Cowboys East
What is you favorite material to mount with and where did you get it?

Hey All,
I am searching for new materials to mount my mini orchids with. Thought I would run a check on the members to see some of everyone's more unique mounts and the methods used to mount them. ...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 04-28-2009, 09:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,020
Posted By Cowboys East
Hey, I went by Lowes again today and found...

Hey,
I went by Lowes again today and found something that might work. It is their tree guard vinyl mesh. Its green and rigid enough to mount orchids on. Not exactly what I am looking for, but if...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 04-28-2009, 05:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,020
Posted By Cowboys East
Hey all, Thanks for all the suggestions. I...

Hey all,
Thanks for all the suggestions. I checked out vinyl poultry fencing, but the diameter of the holes is a little big. I think I have found out what it is. It is called windbreaker mesh or...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 04-27-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,020
Posted By Cowboys East
Hey All, Went to Lowes today and the vinyl...

Hey All,
Went to Lowes today and the vinyl gutter guard they have is a little to thin to mount orchids. It would work well if doubled up, but I wish I could find the stuff from the picture. I...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 04-27-2009, 09:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,020
Posted By Cowboys East
Thanks Sue, Lowes carries the vinyl gutter...

Thanks Sue,
Lowes carries the vinyl gutter guard by Amerimax. After looking at the picture of it on the Lowes website, I think we have a winner. Picking some up today.
Neil
Forum: Member Projects 04-26-2009, 11:23 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 135,822
Posted By Cowboys East
Hey, Wow, hope she doesn't get lonely in that...

Hey,
Wow, hope she doesn't get lonely in that big house all by herself.
Neil
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-26-2009, 11:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,899
Posted By Cowboys East
Welcome to the board Alex. You can only lurk so...

Welcome to the board Alex. You can only lurk so long. All my orchids are under lights and I love the mini chids as well.
Neil
Forum: Growing on Mounts 04-26-2009, 10:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,020
Posted By Cowboys East
What is this material and where can I find it?

Hey All,
This may fall under the "dumb question" category, but does anyone know what this black netting material is and where I can find it? Thanks any for any help.
Neil
Forum: Hybrids 04-22-2009, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,876
Posted By Cowboys East
Phalaenopsis minus in bloom.

Neil
Got this Phal minus from Dowery Orchids about a week ago. It was in bud and most blasted but two made it. This is the first one to open. This little guy has become my favorite Phal in my...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-21-2009, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,779
Posted By Cowboys East
Hey Bill, I don't have a light meter, not a...

Hey Bill,
I don't have a light meter, not a decent one anyway. I am getting around 2300 a couple inches from the lights according to my cheapo meter. In the near furture I will get a better light...
Forum: Member Projects 04-15-2009, 10:00 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 23,415
Posted By Cowboys East
Are we there yet?????? Are we going to move to...

Are we there yet?????? Are we going to move to the next highest vote getter if the economics of the Dendrobium tetragonum don't work out? I must say I wouldn't be upset if the Bulbo makes the...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 04-15-2009, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,601
Posted By Cowboys East
Blooming Pteroceras semiteretifolia and an injured Aerangis fastuosa

Hey All,
After a long while my Pteroceras semiteretifolia finally opened up. I love this little guy and this is the second time it has bloomed for me. This morning I woke up and headed to my grow...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-14-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,660
Posted By Cowboys East
Wow, what a setup. Looks like a smart way to go...

Wow, what a setup. Looks like a smart way to go to solve a difficult problem. Do keep us updated on the progress of your invention. I had an idea similar to yours although I was going for the...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-14-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,737
Posted By Cowboys East
Hey, As far as the lights go, I have been...

Hey,
As far as the lights go, I have been growing under T12 and T8s for a long time with success. However, I wanted to go over the top with this one. Also, I wanted to have a reflector that could...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-14-2009, 09:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,737
Posted By Cowboys East
Hey, I was really worried about drilling into...

Hey,
I was really worried about drilling into glass as well and thought this might be the biggest problem of the project. However, it was the easiest thing I did. Home Depot and Lowes sell a...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-13-2009, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,051
Posted By Cowboys East
Hey, I went with the CFLs because the space I...

Hey,
I went with the CFLs because the space I have to put the orchidarium is under four feet and has a door on one side. The 2ft T5s don't do much for me and I have a 4ft shelf that will get new...
Forum: Hybrids 04-12-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,557
Posted By Cowboys East
That is a ton of buds. Way to go Sue. I love...

That is a ton of buds. Way to go Sue. I love species Phals.
Neil
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-12-2009, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,737
Posted By Cowboys East
Same old aquarium to orchidarium trick............

Hey All,
Built an orchidarium out of a 29 gallon aquarium I had in the garage. Just the basics. Egg crate all around with the bottom coverd with window screening to keep from getting my drain...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-11-2009, 11:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,779
Posted By Cowboys East
Made my own light reflector using a...........

Hey all.
I had a 29 gallon aquarium in the garage that needed to be used. The first thing I needed was a light source. Couldn't fit a bank of 4ft T5s in the area and I didn't want to use 24" T5...
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