125 Gallon Vertical Build Log w/Pics - Page 2

Chu'Wuti · #11 (**permalink**) 12-19-2008, 03:22 PM

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I used to be a house painter in the early 70's and these fumes are nothing compared to what we used!

OK, so you already knew how to take care of yourself--great! I've seen a few posts suggesting the poster didn't have a clue. Glad you're doing what you need to do to stay safe!

The build so far really looks promising--very naturalistic and has a LOT of potential!

Question: will even a 125-gallon terrarium have room for over 30 plant species? I'm familiar with a number of those plants, and they don't stay tiny!

harrywitmore · #12 (**permalink**) 12-19-2008, 03:31 PM

I meant to say this is a list I came up with of plants from Panama that I have. I will most likely not use all of them but I will use that list to best fit the plants in where they would grow the best.

Chu'Wuti · #13 (**permalink**) 12-19-2008, 04:00 PM

Gotcha--that makes sense! I get really frustrated when I'm building a terrarium because I fall in love with so many plants but can't have all of them--either requirements differ too much, or they get too big, or there are just too many . . .

I'm just too darned greedy!

harrywitmore · #14 (**permalink**) 12-22-2008, 09:16 AM

Well the silicone is all done except for some touch up.

Next will be to work on the lighting enclosures on the side and top. Since I have to do all my wood working outside I will most likely wait until after Christmas to make the enclosures. It's cold (for here) today and in the 20's.

I have been continuing work on my plants list and found a great site if you happen to be doing a bio-type of Panama

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute-STRI Herbarium

KCBALLer · #15 (**permalink**) 12-22-2008, 06:28 PM

lookin sweet!

harrywitmore · #16 (**permalink**) 12-27-2008, 09:08 AM

I am in the process of working on the lighting enclosures. The side enclosure will house 2 4' t-8 tubes and I haven't decided what I will put in the top.

I am continuing work on my plant list. I have a Panama biotype category on my website which I am filling with plants I already have that work for Panama. I have lots of work to do on this so it will be forever evolving.

Cloud Jungle Epiphytes - Plant Catalog

I certainly will not be using all of them but it's nice to have a large selection.

Kentanner11 · #17 (**permalink**) 12-29-2008, 12:20 AM

Very cool!

SeattlesGirl · #18 (**permalink**) 12-31-2008, 12:50 PM

This is looking really neat! I'm excited to see it evolve!

Ari Gold · #19 (**permalink**) 12-31-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by harrywitmore

since I can't take this behemoth outside I have to stop when the fumes start making me relive the 60's.

Haha, brilliant! Amazing project. Loving your progress so far!

harrywitmore · #20 (**permalink**) 12-31-2008, 03:43 PM

OK, so both sides are finished. I will begin work on the top lights now. Still not sure what I will use. The left side will house all the mechanical/electrical systems. Haven't yet decide whether I will have a mist system or just a fogger. I'm also looking for an interesting vine/vines to go in it that can hold up. Any ideas?