OK, I'm closing in on the final specs

[Ross]

As I have posted in a few terrarium threads, I am designing my first orchidarium (no frogs as of now). I have the initial drawings done (autocad) and requests for quotes out. Size is to be 48" long x 18" wide x 36" tall. It will be all acrylic and the only opening will be the door area (front of tank). Of course I will cut holes for the misting system and fans (ventilation). It's going to be utilitarian in that I don't plan fancy backgrounds, etc (at this time). I'll be using 48" T5 4-tube light bank with riser system, Mist-King misting system, 3.5" fans (2 each) and everything will be temperature controlled in my basement. I am monitoring temps and humidity in the room where this will be located and it stays about 63F during day and 60F at night without the lights. I figure the light bank will add several degrees when it switches on. Of course I will document progress when it all starts to happen. In mean time I am retrofitting a 30 gallon aquarium to test my proposed system.

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[cb977]

Cool, Ross...looking forward to "watching" it's progress

[Marty]

Ross Make sure you get a price from Paul at First Class Aquatics I have not seen better made tanks yet. He laser cuts everything and is very precise. Tell him that Marty sent you and I'm sure he'll cut you a deal (no pun intended ).

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Marty

Ross Make sure you get a price from Paul at First Class Aquatics I have not seen better made tanks yet. He laser cuts everything and is very precise. Tell him that Marty sent you and I'm sure he'll cut you a deal (no pun intended ).

I tried to submit a request for quote and got an error that I tried to access a document for which I don't have priviledges. I'll try calling, but I have an uneasy feeling when things don't work right.

[Tindomul]

I can't wait to see this thing! With temps like that, and if the tank will become a living space for frogs, you could probably keep terrestrial salamanders or mantella frogs with those temps!