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Forum: Terrarium Gardening 10-26-2008, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,622
Posted By bosco
The orchidarium was three months old in the...

The orchidarium was three months old in the posted pics, its now 6 months old and the algae has spread over 80% of the tube. Ambient temps in my condo differ by 15-20 degrees, was up to 80F during...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 10-24-2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,622
Posted By bosco
New Orchidarium for my miniatures

Plant List:

Pleuro Niveoglobia
Pleuro Rubella
Pleuro Calviculata
Pleuro Picta
Pleuro Costaricensis
Pleuro Species
Pleuro Brevipes
Lepanthopsis Astro
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-09-2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,344
Posted By bosco
Yeah, build your own, its far cheaper and the...

Yeah, build your own, its far cheaper and the construction is likely to be much better.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-18-2008, 09:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,145
Posted By bosco
The fans can be plugged into various adapters,...

The fans can be plugged into various adapters, provided the current output meets the minimum requirement of the fan. This is usually printed on the fan. I use cell phone chargers for smaller fans...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-16-2008, 04:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,145
Posted By bosco
Hi MRobert, The acrylic and welding...

Hi MRobert,

The acrylic and welding materials cost ~300, there are a number of online sites that sell acrylic sheets and usually most will do custom cutting... IMO its much more fun to build your...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-08-2008, 04:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,145
Posted By bosco
Just an update on those glass bubbles... My...

Just an update on those glass bubbles...

My lepanthes were not liking the environment these glass bubbles provided, it was either too wet, too dry, not enough air circulation. They make nice...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-08-2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,105
Posted By bosco
I've built my orchidarium to similar specs,...

I've built my orchidarium to similar specs, 48x24x24, using sheets of acrylic 0.25" thick. I've had little problem with the tank, except for the door bowing out due to high internal humidity. If I...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 10-29-2007, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,473
Posted By bosco
Hi Minicatt, I've been thinking of a way to...

Hi Minicatt,

I've been thinking of a way to create cooled terrarium conditions using an aquarium chiller. These thermoelectric coolers need a way to release heat so the chiller would need to...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 10-29-2007, 12:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,145
Posted By bosco
Hi The glass globes come from a Columbian...

Hi

The glass globes come from a Columbian orchid distributor

Untitled Document (http://www.orquivalle.com/glassball.htm)

They go for ~$15 I think and yes they were represented at the GNYOS...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 10-28-2007, 09:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,145
Posted By bosco
Thanks for the replies!! In the two glass...

Thanks for the replies!!

In the two glass bulbs I have a lepanthes calodictyon, a teliposoniflora which is like 5mm high, and a lepanthes elegantula.

I'm really drawn towards miniatures,...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 10-28-2007, 09:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,145
Posted By bosco
Boscos Orchidarium

Hello All,

First time poster, thought I'd introduce myself with an orchidarium I've constructed. I live in a metropolitan area with little access to power tools or a workshop so this sets some...
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