Took The Exo Terra Plunge Too! - Page 5 - Orchid Board

cb977 · #41 08-19-2007, 09:20 PM

I have a question on the fans for these things:

If I get a light canopy to power a fan in the terrarium, does the light have to be on for the fan to work?

gmdiaz · #42 08-19-2007, 10:06 PM

Ok, I am new at this whole tank thing and I don't know exactly what you have in mind, but:

If you could find a light canopy with TWO switches on it, you could use one for the light and and wire the other switch to the fan. You'd have to switch the light and fan off and on manually though. So, if you put the light canopy on a timer, it will be all off or all on.

OR

You could use the lamp canopy with one switch just to run the fan. . .require some small rewiring on your part. . .no light.

OR

You could also have the fan (with its own plug) mounted to your panel material. . .use the light canopy for a light.

cb977 · #43 08-19-2007, 10:14 PM

Thanks Gwen

I specifically found Masdies that like shade so I don't really want the light but I want the fan to be able to be powered by it and have a light available if I need it.

I think I'll be trying your first suggestion

gmdiaz · #44 08-19-2007, 10:16 PM

Gonna go check the exo terra lamp canopies for your size tank. . .brb.

gmdiaz · #45 08-19-2007, 10:26 PM

Looks like the small size canopy only has one switch!

But one super nice thing about them is that there is a groove on top that fits their hygrometer & thermometer. The sensors slip in the tank behind your panel backing. Neat & TiTAY.

Here's the link so you can go look see: Exo Terra Terrarium Canopies

But you could use any lamp housing. . .note the width of the tank in the size specs down at the bottom of the page. . .you can use it to help you shop for the right size.

cb977 · #46 08-19-2007, 10:29 PM

Thanks Gwen...decisions, decisions!

gmdiaz · #47 08-19-2007, 10:31 PM

Oh, yes and isn't it FUN to figure it all out and decide what will help the orchids grow best! LOL

BTW, you could add a switch. . .they have all kinds of goodies at Radio Shack & Home Depot.

Dorothy · #48 08-20-2007, 12:04 PM

I found this surfing the net

I think it's something everyone with a tank can learn by!

Don't forget to scroll all the way down to see the end result of this most scary situation.
greenfreak » Orchids

cb977 · #49 08-20-2007, 12:11 PM

Thanks D

What a mess! I like that she made some changes for the future while it was empty

Becca · #50 08-23-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorothy

I found this surfing the net

I think it's something everyone with a tank can learn by!

Don't forget to scroll all the way down to see the end result of this most scary situation.
greenfreak » Orchids

OMG! That is the exact one I have! And of course, I have the same problem. The water in the rubber liner gets really yucky. I have already cleaned it once and I have had it for about a month now. I cleaned it two weeks ago and gunk is already built up. I think I will take her advice next time I clean it (probably this weekend). Thanks for finding that blog!