Same old aquarium to orchidarium trick............

[Cowboys East]

Hey All,
Built an orchidarium out of a 29 gallon aquarium I had in the garage. Just the basics. Egg crate all around with the bottom coverd with window screening to keep from getting my drain plugged. Drilled a hole in the glass for the drain hose (I thought this would be difficult, it wasn't with a diamond crusted bit). Hung a small coralife fan inside to keep the air moving. No misting system yet, however I enjoy watering my orchids anyway. Get to look them over often this way. Mistking system will be ordered when I can. The light fixture is made out of two mailboxes and holds three large CFLs (85 watts each). I am going to monitor the enviroment for a day or two before I put the kids in. After being on for 12 hours I am maintaining 90%+ huidity, 87-90 degrees at the top, and 78 to 83 degrees on the bottom. Need to add better venting to let fresh air in and drop the temps some. Will get on that tomorow. Posted the basic idea of my homemade light reflector under the "Growing Under Lights" section. Can't wait to move my minis into their new home.

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