My First Vertical Tanks: Build Log with Pics. - Page 3

Tindomul1of9 · #21 (**permalink**) 08-27-2006, 09:56 PM

Ok, started planting this one. I've decided to go for only orchids in this one.
I will be adding a fan, or maybe two to this one.

I've put in a Ludisia discolor cutting,

And a Phalaenopsis Mini Mark 'Holm' which came in bloom

a Keferstenia tolimensis

An Angraecum scottianum all the way at the top for max lighting

And a Bulbophyllum dearei

Hopalong · #22 (**permalink**) 09-09-2006, 05:21 PM

It looks awesome!

Tindomul1of9 · #23 (**permalink**) 09-09-2006, 06:58 PM

Thank you Hopalong! I've added some plants, and the Orchid in bloom has continued to bloom, so it must be happy.
I still need to get a fan for this one to get some ventilation going.

Tindomul1of9 · #24 (**permalink**) 09-19-2006, 07:40 PM

Here is an update on both tanks!

This is the first tank. This one is the one that now houses a D. pumilio.

And this is the Orchidarium that will house a Hyla cisnerea (green tree frog).
I'm letting the plants acclimate first before adding the frog.

ray · #25 (**permalink**) 09-19-2006, 09:49 PM

great job man.

Rainfrog · #26 (**permalink**) 09-26-2006, 06:47 AM

WOW! Those are both Great! After reading this post and seing the pics I am going to try to find a glass suplier and cutter and go with a varyation of this. Again Very nice!

Tindomul1of9 · #27 (**permalink**) 09-26-2006, 11:38 AM

Thanks Rain Frogger! Good luck with your project!

Rainfrog · #28 (**permalink**) 09-27-2006, 06:24 AM

You realy inspired me with this project! It is turning out to be more cost eficient than I could have imagined! I am making a 10 gallon size (want to start small) with a false bottom and a water fall ( I got a reat little pump works in as little as 1/2" of water but i am going to submerge it. I picked up some Great Stuff today and Silicon II Black GE Brand, I still need exspanded clay pellets, hinges and glass (found a glass shop today!) But thank you again your post has launched me right into this incredible hobby. Im so caught up in this now my friends think i need a shrink! Once I find some slate pieces and wood I like the fun will realy begin. Ill try to get some pics once I get things a bit more togeather.

Tindomul1of9 · #29 (**permalink**) 09-27-2006, 09:23 PM

Great! Have fun! Show us how it goes!!!

Rainfrog · #30 (**permalink**) 09-29-2006, 03:32 AM

Hi me again. Um I was just wondering how to secure the plantsto the foam background? Im no where near there yet, but I figured I would ask. also any ideas on sudstrate besides using the "Bed a Beast" (Ive used it before for other projects and im not a huge fan)? Maybe a mix of Bed a Beast and saphgium (I know thats not spelled right!)? and how deep in general to hold plants well?
Hope im not being to much of a bother.