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Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-29-2010, 02:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,057
Posted By swords
If I were going to build I would use real glass,...

If I were going to build I would use real glass, it is not usually any more than using DIY acrylic. Real glass is far sturdier structurally and there is no chance it will warp and pull away from the...
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 02-13-2010, 01:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,306
Posted By swords
Thanks for the leads guys. My original came...

Thanks for the leads guys.

My original came from Jerry at Orchids Ltd some years ago. IIRC it was the same size/price as Mount Prospect. I just love the leaves on this one ever since my first...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 02-09-2010, 02:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,206
Posted By swords
Masdevalia limax

Masdevallia limax
http://www.alienflora.com/gallery/masdlimax.jpg

I picked this one up from J & L Orchids table at the 2010 Minneapolis orchid show after seeing someone's very nice plant in the...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-08-2010, 11:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,478
Posted By swords
Calculating HO T5s and FC

I'm going to try using the new High Output T5 lighting over my four new orchid & Nepenthes tanks and I was curious if there was a way to calculate how much light the setups put out in regards to FC?...
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 02-08-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,306
Posted By swords
Bulbophyllum beccarii?

I used to have this species years ago - love the sort of shingle mushroom look of the leaves. Now that I am building some large new orchid enclosures I've been looking and not been able to locate a...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 02-08-2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,521
Posted By swords
Thanks for the links folks! What is Dyna...

Thanks for the links folks!

What is Dyna Grow K-L-N ? Is it basically no different than Hormonex liquid rooting/cutting formula? Is it totally necessary when transferring into clay media? Why...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 02-07-2010, 01:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,521
Posted By swords
Intro to Semi Hydro?

I'm new to the term/idea of Semi-Hydroponics. As I page through the posts here it looks like most of you are growing in undrained clear containers of Leca or Hydroton. Do you ever eventually drain...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-07-2010, 12:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,299
Posted By swords
Mealies are the worst! If you go after them too...

Mealies are the worst! If you go after them too much above ground they just hide themselves in the soil and ruin the roots. :((

If you only have one infected plant I suggest biting the bullet and...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-04-2010, 01:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,028
Posted By swords
I don't see a need to throw out the jar with a...

I don't see a need to throw out the jar with a mushroom in it. Any naturally planted terrarium / vivarium will go through a high nutrient cycle upon start up. Just like a fishtank does as the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-31-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,160
Posted By swords
People will hate this comparison but it's kinda...

People will hate this comparison but it's kinda like a generic pair of denim jeans compared to a fancy name-brand pair of jeans. They're both blue jeans and will only stay as nice as you treat them....
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 01-30-2010, 04:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,525
Posted By swords
My general rule with Nepenthes and Orchids is...

My general rule with Nepenthes and Orchids is anything that occurs naturally above 1000 meters (or 3300 feet) in altitude I grow as a cool temp "highland" or montane plant and anything from below...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 01-30-2010, 03:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,051
Posted By swords
I supply fresh air 24/7 for cool growing plants...

I supply fresh air 24/7 for cool growing plants in this manner:
http://www.alienflora.com/gallery/airduct.jpg

There is a 4" PC fan attached to the window frame which blows into the flexible...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-30-2010, 03:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,026
Posted By swords
I've come crawling back

Hello folks, it appears I haven't been on this board since 2007 or so when I took a hiatus from plants after a decade or so of growing aquatics then Nepenthes and Orchids.

Now I couldn't stay away...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 08-17-2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,682
Posted By swords
On google I've located one or two formulas 1 PSI...

On google I've located one or two formulas 1 PSI = 2.034 feet of lift (or aproximately) but it seems dependent upon the volume of water your moving and diameter of the tube. So I'm going to try my...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-17-2007, 11:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,294
Posted By swords
That was my first idea, I didn't know if the good...

That was my first idea, I didn't know if the good stuff foam would adhere to a pond liner or not. A pond liner cut to size off ebay would be way cheaper than the fiberglass tub surround.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-17-2007, 07:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,294
Posted By swords
Hey guys, Well so far I've boughten two 10 oz...

Hey guys,
Well so far I've boughten two 10 oz tubes of Perennator black aquarium silicone for building the wood coated fiberglass tub surround structure. Supposedly this is better for gluing...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 08-17-2007, 03:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,975
Posted By swords
Thanks for your input! I'll see how the plant...

Thanks for your input! I'll see how the plant behaves for a while, if it seems to be doing poorly I won't include it in the final setting and find a new home for it.
Forum: Parts & Equipment 08-17-2007, 01:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,682
Posted By swords
comparing PSI to pump "lift"?

I'm curious if there's any way to correlate PSI to pump "lift" and GPH that is indicated on the packaging of most submersible pumps?
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 08-16-2007, 10:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,975
Posted By swords
can you define "some months in colder weather"?...

can you define "some months in colder weather"? How much cooler than room temp (65-80*F throughout the year) does it need to be? I'm not setting up a chamber which will be cooled so I'm going to be...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 08-16-2007, 08:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,157
Posted By swords
Thanks folks. I know some orchids like...

Thanks folks. I know some orchids like Bulbophyllums, pleurothallids, etc appreciate the extra moisture when mounted but I've seen my pal Jerry at Orchids Ltd growing many of his Vanda/Vanda related...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 08-16-2007, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,157
Posted By swords
Mounting Angraeceum leonis on a branch?

Hello, I've just recently got my first Angraecoid orchid, A. leonis. Supposedly a small species when mature. I want to grow it mounted on a branch when I get my epiphyte wall unit built. When...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 08-16-2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,975
Posted By swords
Dracula inequalis - anyone growing it?

I ordered a bunch of orchids and the seller sent me a bonus plant, Dracula inequalis! I looked it up in the orchid digest special supplement on the genus Dracula and it says that it generally grows...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 08-15-2007, 06:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,707
Posted By swords
I think I'm going to have to build a hood/canopy...

I think I'm going to have to build a hood/canopy so I can set up some fans (and get the CFs up off the plexi-glass). Since this smaller tank was only going to be a holding tank/cutting tank to go...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 08-13-2007, 10:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,707
Posted By swords
Thanks for your input. However, I'm not too...

Thanks for your input. However, I'm not too interested in using the frozen water jugs. Firstly cos they take up a lot of valuble space. But also the melting of the ice causes condensation on the...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 08-13-2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,707
Posted By swords
How to lower temps inside a terrarium?

I thought putting a circulation fan in my terrarium would bring the temps down but actually it raised the temps about 5 degrees from 81-86*F(!!!).

Is there a secret to cooling a terrarium lit...
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