PacMan's viv build log. - Page 2 - Orchid Board

PacMan · #11 10-24-2008, 01:55 AM

Went to Paramount Orchids today to talk to them about some orchids. WOW, what an expirence that was, they gave me SO much info and tips it was crazy.They ever put together a Plant list for me. they are going to be putting it together for me this weekend(when i get them ill list them off and get pictures of each). Super stoked about it! awesome bunch of ppl working there. Ill keep you posted.

PacMan · #12 10-28-2008, 11:26 PM

Well. i finnished the GS backround and siliconed and coco fiber is on. Looks pretty good. I have to do some touch up and such. but other then that looks awesome. Ill take some pictures tommorow. Also tommorow ill be finnishing the gound. False bottom and all that fun stuff.

Pictures tommorow!

thanks for looking. Comments are alway welcome..maybe suggestions on plants and orchids are welcome too.

calvin_orchidL · #13 10-29-2008, 12:14 AM

Can't wait to see pics! I'm so envious you got to visit paramount in person...I've always wanted to, but never find myself on that end of the country.

PacMan · #14 10-29-2008, 01:40 AM

ah man, you dont even know. Ill take some pictures when i pick my orchids out and such. Wicked place. the only bad thing is that everytime i go there i end up spending money. lol

PacMan · #15 10-29-2008, 11:13 PM

Some pictures of the coco fiber installed. Ill be doing some more work tommorow. Pics to follow.

Bird Song Farm · #16 10-30-2008, 06:15 AM

Excellent job, realy like the way the wood worked out with the fibre.
AL

PacMan · #17 10-30-2008, 10:54 PM

thanks, ya i like how it turned out too. I already have plans for another tank. 65g this time, so i can have a wicked water feature.

PacMan · #18 11-05-2008, 12:47 AM

Well a bit of a update. i put the backround in the tank, looks awesome. I think im going to be going with epi-web for the sides. Paramount now sells it, so why not. Ill be ordering from the misking pretty soon. Ill get some pictures up tommorow.

calvin_orchidL · #19 11-07-2008, 01:04 AM

Looks awesome - can't wait to see the pictures and the plants...the riccia is going to look AMAZING. Are you gonna have critters in the tank?

I'm just curious to those of you who have experience with aquariums, and sorry if this is a silly question, but if I want to have around 10 inches of water at the bottom of my tank for humidity purposes (mine's more of an orchidarium..not really a vivarium) is one of those cheap aquarium filters sufficient to keep the water clean? I have an 80 gallon tank, so I'm thinking 10 cm should be around 10-15 gallons...

PacMan · #20 11-07-2008, 01:21 AM

Well there are a few things you could get. Zoomed has a few little pumps that would be good. The Zoo Med 501 might be your best bet. It is external filter so i would look much nicer then having something in the tank. All of the zoomed's products are cheap to buy. I have a Eheim Classic 2213 Filter on one of my viv. Its awesome. doesnt make any noise and its easy to clean. They are more money tho, buy could be found used for cheap.

The 501 might be your best bet, i have neverd used one, but have read that ppl like them. PLus they are cheap. SO more orchids. lol

Hope that helps.