1.0reef Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 This is my Orchid and Moss dominated terrarium, Amica Silvae or Friendly Forest.... The terrarium is 20 x 10 x 18, it features two Orchids, multiple succulents, and many moss species native to Southern, Central, and Northern California, Oregon, and Utah. It is lit with a small reading LED, and has leftover aquasoil substrate. Excuse the mess in the photographs. Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbI3A0JjM0w Newer FTS 12/30 New FTS 12/29 First FTS Link to comment
Illuiix Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Looks good! Do saltwater already!! lolol Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Looks good! Do saltwater already!! lolol He has one... Link to comment
Kauai Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Orchids are really cool man. nice concept. you are one with nature kimosabe Link to comment
1.0reef Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Looks good! Do saltwater already!! lolol /Fail Orchids are really cool man. nice concept. you are one with nature kimosabe Thank you! That means a lot coming from you! Link to comment
spazizz Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I like it. I have a vivarium with fat female azureus dart frog. Mostly bromeliads. Link to comment
1.0reef Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 I like it. I have a vivarium with fat female azureus dart frog. Mostly bromeliads. Lucky! I wish I could have a full blown frog viv! Link to comment
spazizz Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 They are very easy to maintain. Not to mention way cheaper than reefing. I spend $20 on food for 3 years(i culture my own fruit flies). Easiest animal to take care of, ever. Lucky! I wish I could have a full blown frog viv! Link to comment
1.0reef Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Yeah, but if I setup one that i liked, I couldn't have any aquarium Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I saw some really nice frogs at an exotic petstore near me yesterday. They had some really nice dart frogs and even an African Pixie Frog. That thing was HUUUUUUGE. I also fell in love with a Ball Python... ...but my dad hates snakes... Link to comment
hypostatic Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 They are very easy to maintain. Not to mention way cheaper than reefing. I spend $20 on food for 3 years(i culture my own fruit flies). Easiest animal to take care of, ever. Dart frogs are the best! Compared to reefing, everything is a breeze haha. Just keep em moist and fed basically. Link to comment
Red_Blenny Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 How the heck do you keep Orchids alive? My parents buy 'em but they don't last no more than 4-5 months. Link to comment
1.0reef Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 No clue, these are Phalaenopsis Orchids, easy to find at Trader Joe's (Yes the grocery store) I get the smaller ones, $9, good deal, they get lower light, and are kept at around 65-75 degrees and watered every 10 days or so. Link to comment
Red_Blenny Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 That's probably it. My parents over-water them. Link to comment
1.0reef Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Yes, some like water, most don't. Link to comment
1.0reef Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Hmmm, thinking about taking this mazda####er to the next level, water area, more controlled temp and humidity, nicer overall, a true vivarium or paludarium Link to comment
1.0reef Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Hmmmm DSLR, or full blown waterfall orchid frenzy...... Link to comment
hypostatic Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 must be some nice orchids if they equal a DSLR lol Link to comment
1.0reef Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 No, but a DIY waterfall can hehehe Link to comment
hypostatic Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 what are you making it out of? Link to comment
1.0reef Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Most likely expanding foam like great stuff Link to comment
Sunar357 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Camera > stinkin plants! Link to comment
1.0reef Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Yes, but what about a half vivarium, half aquarium, with waterfall, and some fish? Merry Christmas! Link to comment
JaceR Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 This really interests me you should do a full write up since I'm completely oblivious to this. And I'd love to create something small like what you have. Link to comment
1.0reef Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Thanks, I would check out Orchid, frog, and vivarium forums for more info. Link to comment
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