my new orchid tank

[This Side of Paradise]

As for the SH run off i just let it sit in the tank, like you said help keep up the humidity. It does get a little yukky after a while and then i take my shopvac to it.

On another note. I have around 30 Phals in this tank that have been transplanted into S/h at some point.

Anecdotally, I've noticed that the phal are not rooting very well in the S/h there are tons of roots however they are not going into the S/h and are just . I do have several other phals of similar size that were put in S/h around the same but are not in the tank and they have tons of root diving into the S/h.

Again anecdotally I think I might be the high humidity in the orchidarium. I will start some tests to prove or disporve my theory

[phearamedusa]

Originally Posted by cyberloach

I though of something like that Calvin but I was thinking paint only about half so I still could see most of the roots. Or get opaque countainers that are very tight fitting to my grow tub and then I can take the grow tub out to look at roots

Try a sleeve of black white poly/layflat around the outside of the pot. Slide it down to see the roots, then up to avoid the algae. By using the white side facing out you will reflect more light in your tank.

[This Side of Paradise]

Pretty good idea, ill try it

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here a few snaps of the my vivariums and some cute frogs

[Tindomul]

Very nice work!! You have some fantastic plant growth and setups.

[vmax3000]

It's stunning. I love the fat pseudobulbs and the frog looks healthy. Were those fruit flies? Pardon my ignorance, I have no experience with vivaria. It's really amazing.

[This Side of Paradise]

thx, They are fruit flies, it what the frogs eat. I'll post more when the orchids bloom.

Next project 90 gal Tank!

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same flower on black velvet

[Tindomul]

Very nice!!!

[vmax3000]

Gorgeous!