Beginner Vivarium with Micro Mini Orchids - Page 2 - Orchid Board

Evergreenblue · #1 05-27-2017, 01:19 PM

Hello everyone,

I'm beginning to set up a vivarium to house dart frogs, and plan to include some miniature orchids in the display. I've kept aquariums, plants (with varying success), and a single successful orchid, but this is really the first time for me going down this path. The tank is a 20 Long aquarium, which will include an automatic misting system, a glass top with minimal air circulation, and full spectrum LED lighting. I've placed two branches of wood to display the orchids (along with a few non-orchid plants) and have a layer of ABG substrate with a drainage layer and a drilled drain below, should I plant a terrestrial species. I plan on taking my time with the display, and choosing plants appropriate for the conditions, while attempting to stick to what I have envisioned.

I'll post some pictures of the vivarium when I can. I've tried posting this before with a couple, but the forum said I'm too new to do that, so I'm trying again. Anyway, I want to select species with very small foliage to maintain the scale of the display. The two pieces of wood have some very thin branches, ranging from 1/4" to 1". I'm always inspired when I look up some of these mini orchids and see pictures in-situ amongst moss and fern covered branches, and that's something I'd like to try and recreate.

Thanks, and I appreciate any advice as I go along!