Terrarium idea - Orchid Board

TylerK · #1 07-08-2009, 08:51 AM

That's a great link. Thanks. Very informative.

Did you have any trouble learning how to use the spray foam stuff at first? You ended up with a great job in making it look like tree branches/roots.

My terrarium is going to be much smaller (~45 gallons), and I'm hoping to make it look like the base of a tree mixing in some ferns, moss and orchids (mostly my miniature Angs). With a misting system and a fogger I'm hoping to be able to simulate a cloud forest type environment.

harrywitmore · #2 07-08-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerK

That's a great link. Thanks. Very informative.

Did you have any trouble learning how to use the spray foam stuff at first? You ended up with a great job in making it look like tree branches/roots.

My terrarium is going to be much smaller (~45 gallons), and I'm hoping to make it look like the base of a tree mixing in some ferns, moss and orchids (mostly my miniature Angs). With a misting system and a fogger I'm hoping to be able to simulate a cloud forest type environment.

When using the foam, go slow. Do small parts and don't make it really think. It cures pretty fast on the outside but may take much longer on the inside. You get the hang of it pretty quick. When spreading the silicone and coir you must do small patches and it's best if done outside.

Good luck and let us see how it goes.

iljjlm · #3 07-08-2009, 03:21 PM

Sorry to the original poster for hijacking your post.

Harry, your tank has looks great. It has filled in nicely since I saw it on DB.

Dave

harrywitmore · #4 07-08-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by iljjlm

Sorry to the original poster for hijacking your post.

Harry, your tank has looks great. It has filled in nicely since I saw it on DB.

Dave

Thanks, I didn't really mean to hijack the thread either but I thought it pertinent to the original thread.