Interesting Mini Terrarium for Schoenorchis fragrans - Orchid Board

jcmiami · #1 02-04-2010, 06:42 PM

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone can give me their opinion if i could make this old aquarium tank an terrarium for my Schoenorchis frangran's ...

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/1566/fluvaledge002.jpg

jcmiami · #2 02-04-2010, 06:44 PM

here is another picture of the top.. this is the only opening...

i think it would be great for humidity capture

Epiphile · #3 02-04-2010, 07:19 PM

Here's are a couple links to a couple people who've made these tanks into vivaria- at least one of them redid the lights and everything to make it a bit more well-suited to growing plants:

http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/par...-vivarium.html
http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/par...edge-nano.html

Hopefully this will give you some ideas- it's certainly possible, at any rate.

jcmiami · #4 02-05-2010, 04:23 PM

can anyone reccomend a good-enough small light just for growing about 4 of these mini schoenorchis fragrans??

It's a little difficult when i do my searches and find all these large lighting set ups ... this one is a bit unique .. its a small tank for small plant .. nothing else..

help please =)

Epiphile · #5 02-05-2010, 04:37 PM

What fixture is in the aquarium now? What are the dimensions of the enclosure? I think if you want to light it well you may be in for a bit of DIY...

jcmiami · #6 02-05-2010, 04:42 PM

all that is there now are two halogen 10W each bulbs ..

i also have a clamp-on hqi light (i used to use it for my fish tank to grow corals)

see the website link below:

Aquarium Lighting for Nano Reef Aquariums: Viper HQI Metal Halide Clamp Lamp

-- I just dont want to burn them.. i just want the adequate lighting ... i'm only going to be growing these quarter size schoenorchis'

i was also thinking of purchasing this kit which seems to have a better light and lid...(but it's smaller)

Desktop & Starter Aquarium Kit: 3-gallon Deco Kit Aquarium

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR ALL YOUR HELP !!