Need help, building a growing space...

[Magnus A]

Hi Carolyn

I plan to post picture of the orchidarium in the beggining of next week, i do not want to hijack your post, and I do not have the time before. The plan is to take detail pictures of my solutions.
About fans, I found a fan for computercases from ADDA, model number AQ1212DB-A73GL, that should be waterresistent! I have a 120 mm (4''?) fan but they do it in different sizes.

/Magnus

[Ross]

Originally Posted by CodiMN

I'm still having a tough time finding muffin fans though...any ideas?

ROSS--the silicone sealant you used, was is easy to apply? Any tricks?

--Carolyn

Carolyn, try Coralife 3-1/8" Cooling Fan Kit They also have 4 3/4" fans. They are 12 volt therefore safe to use in wet environment.

I used plain construction-grade silicone because I only added 8" to the top of my glass aquarium. If I were to build from scratch I would use the WO#40 stuff. I built a jig from plywood to assure square corners and did one corner each 24 hours. When done I used small aluminum angle material and siliconed that to outside. Pretty ugly actually. Then I used an old storm window pane for the top. For me, this job is merely a learning tool to see what I need in my final which I am faving fabricated by the same company Marty used for his tanks. See picture of my setup here

[CodiMN]

Wonderful! Thanks for the help with the fan ideas! Now, I also wanted to share some stuff I found in case you ever have the need. :-)
I will be putting in a sliding door system into my "orchid home" and wanted to let you know I found some great stuff at Woodworking Tools Supplies Hardware Plans Finishing - Rockler.com
Also plexiglass prices at

[CodiMN]

Wonderful! Thanks for the help with the fan ideas! Now, I also wanted to share some stuff I found in case you ever have the need.

I will be putting in a sliding door system into my "orchid home" and wanted to let you know I found some great stuff at Woodworking Tools Supplies Hardware Plans Finishing - Rockler.com

Also plexiglass prices at eStreet Plastics - plexiglass store and Plastic Sheet, Plastic Rod & Plastic Tubing - Buy Online

Now I'm working out logistics for lighting. I'm hoping to wire the fans and lighting to a general switch station where I can do everything at the flip of a few switches.

[Ross]

Thanks. I knew about Rockler (get the catalogs regular). My tank is now on order from First Class Aquatics LLC - Custom Acrylic Aquariums, Vivariums and other reef related equipment. where Marty got his. An article is to follow ater the final setup and photos.