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Forum: Orchids in the Wild 01-02-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,649
Posted By Epiphile
Comfortable- I'd say between 16-25 celcius....

Comfortable- I'd say between 16-25 celcius. Constant high humidity, and plenty of rain, mostly in the afternoon.

A
Forum: Orchids in the Wild 12-31-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,649
Posted By Epiphile
That'd be great! Please do let me know. ...

That'd be great! Please do let me know.

Thanks,
A
Forum: Orchids in the Wild 12-31-2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,649
Posted By Epiphile
It's Masdevallia ximenae, if we're looking at the...

It's Masdevallia ximenae, if we're looking at the same one. I'd love to find one of these somewhere, but it doesn't seem to be too popular in cultivation for some strange reason.



Ha ha... it's...
Forum: Orchids in the Wild 12-26-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,649
Posted By Epiphile
I have it listed as M. nidifica, but I could be...

I have it listed as M. nidifica, but I could be wrong. Here's my source:

http://fm2.fieldmuseum.org/plantguides/guide_pdfs/228%20Cedros%20PLEUROTHALLIDS.pdf

Either way, it's a gorgeous plant....
Forum: Orchids in the Wild 12-23-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,649
Posted By Epiphile
Thanks for the kind words, everyone. Glad you...

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. Glad you liked them.

Aaron
Forum: Orchids in the Wild 12-22-2010, 08:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,649
Posted By Epiphile
I can't personally confirm (I was only in one...

I can't personally confirm (I was only in one small part of northwest Ecuador), though it wouldn't surprise me. The reserve that I was at had hundreds, though unfortunately I just missed many of the...
Forum: Orchids in the Wild 12-21-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,649
Posted By Epiphile
Back from Ecuador- photos

Hey folks,

Just got back last week- here's where I've been...

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz194/Epiphile/Los%20Cedros/IMG_7104.jpg
...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-08-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,221
Posted By Epiphile
I leave the fans running constantly, yes. I'll...

I leave the fans running constantly, yes. I'll open the tank once in a while to drain excess water, etc. but past that it doesn't get much in the way of ventilation.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-07-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,221
Posted By Epiphile
I don't consider ventilation the same as...

I don't consider ventilation the same as circulation. Most of my vivaria have fans moving the air, but most are completely closed and do not admit any outside (read dry) air. I can keep humidity...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 03-19-2010, 05:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,321
Posted By Epiphile
Thanks- it's a 20 high, so I guess about a foot...

Thanks- it's a 20 high, so I guess about a foot to the highest leaves. I don't add any cO2, but most of the plants have at least a couple leaves above water, which I guess gets them through.

The...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 03-19-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,321
Posted By Epiphile
That's what I did- ran a length of pipe with...

That's what I did- ran a length of pipe with holes drilled into it along the top of the back that sends water down a few times a day. Works like a charm.

Another neat aspect is that I don't have...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 03-19-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,321
Posted By Epiphile
Bah- sorry. How about now? ...

Bah- sorry. How about now?

http://www.orchidboard.com/community/gallery/data/500/thumbs/user4439_pic279_1261139077.jpg (http://www.orchidboard.com/community/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27164)
...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 03-19-2010, 11:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,321
Posted By Epiphile
Just as an example, here's a really outdated shot...

Just as an example, here's a really outdated shot of my paludarium. Forgive the quality of the photos...

Since planting the aquatic area I haven't seen algae, and the Rotala/Hydrocotyle species,...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 03-19-2010, 10:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,321
Posted By Epiphile
There are loads! A lot of 'aquatic' plants will...

There are loads! A lot of 'aquatic' plants will thrive with their roots submerged and their leaves above water- Anubias, Cryptocoryne and Echinodorus are some nice leafy ones that come to mind....
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 03-19-2010, 06:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,321
Posted By Epiphile
After cleaning, you can plant the water-filled...

After cleaning, you can plant the water-filled area of the tank with aquatics to eliminate any excess nutrients that might accumulate and keep algae at bay.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-20-2010, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,119
Posted By Epiphile
Epoxy, you mean? I think West Systems is a...

Epoxy, you mean? I think West Systems is a popular brand for this application, but it may be on the pricey side for such a small project. I would think that most 2-part epoxies such as you can find...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-20-2010, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,119
Posted By Epiphile
I don't think that the paint should give you too...

I don't think that the paint should give you too much cause for concern if it's properly dried and cured if that's the case. Often times people will have water moving constantly over their...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-20-2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,119
Posted By Epiphile
Hi Becky Jo, I'd have a look over at...

Hi Becky Jo,

I'd have a look over at Vivarium Forum- they'll definitely have answers to all your questions regarding backgrounds there.

I haven't worked with acrylic paint in tanks as yet and...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-17-2010, 07:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By Epiphile
It's true that our water quality is comparatively...

It's true that our water quality is comparatively good (very low in nitrogen, though, for better or worse). Do you think that you'll see improved growth with your reconstituted RO water? At what...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-16-2010, 10:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By Epiphile
That's something else as well. As far as...

That's something else as well.

As far as when your collection was being taken care of, do you happen to know anything about the source of the water used? Was it from the tap? It'd be interesting...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-11-2010, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By Epiphile
That's reassuring, Ray- thanks. From what I...

That's reassuring, Ray- thanks.

From what I understand there is a danger in using straight RO water as through osmosis nutrients can actually be drawn from the plants by the water, and so I...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-05-2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,531
Posted By Epiphile
I believe you can get LED lamps that will fit in...

I believe you can get LED lamps that will fit in those halogen sockets. I might try that first before using that halide light, but that's just me. The halide might be fine, but may increase your tank...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-05-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,531
Posted By Epiphile
What fixture is in the aquarium now? What are the...

What fixture is in the aquarium now? What are the dimensions of the enclosure? I think if you want to light it well you may be in for a bit of DIY...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-05-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By Epiphile
RO water reconstitution

Hi everyone,

I'm fairly new to all of this, and have a poor understanding of the science involved, so I'm hoping someone can help.

I'm currently using RO reconstituted with MSU fertilizer for...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-04-2010, 06:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,531
Posted By Epiphile
Here's are a couple links to a couple people...

Here's are a couple links to a couple people who've made these tanks into vivaria- at least one of them redid the lights and everything to make it a bit more well-suited to growing plants:
...
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