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I would suggest more space with as much lights as possible. So 2 shelves with 10 leds on each would be good, you need to test the heat in there after running for a stable few hours and perhaps some test plants if you have a month ?

Go with whatever gives you the least dead space and allows you to grow the plants you want. How tall is the terrarium vs. how tall will the plants you want to keep in it get? If you have the space for 2 shelves you may as well not waste the space. How tall of a heli do you want to put in there?

Well, i plan on having 2 shelves now, on a single side of the terrarium for the smaller plants (6 leds each "shelve"), the other side of the terrarium is reserved for the heli's that get larger then ~18 cm's.

Always a tricky situation, ill make it in such a way i can easily remove the shelve on one side, or add one on the other side as well.

@tish: i do plan on testing it before i put it to use, the last thing i want is to fry my plants, haha!

Sounds like you have a good plan, I thought that helis never got above 5-6 inches (12.5 to 15 cm.)

katya_dog1 wrote:Sounds like you have a good plan, I thought that helis never got above 5-6 inches (12.5 to 15 cm.)

Well, i knew most stayed relatively small, but i received a photo from a german grower yesterday (gonna buy 16 rarer helis from him), i think it was an ionasii, the pitcher was at least 30-40 cm's!

Now THAT is a large CP in general!!

Ok, has not been my week, work has been busy, tried to order 10 leds on ebay, ordered 100 instead (luckely seller allowed me to cancel) and my (most fuel efficient diesel production in the world!) car needs repairs...

Im now fitting the shelve and its looking good!

Opps, sorry to hear that your car needs repair. I know it can be a real pain when you have to travel to get things done. Anyway don't rush your diy setup. take your time to plan properly.

Imagin your shelves with 100 leds

tish wrote:Opps, sorry to hear that your car needs repair. I know it can be a real pain when you have to travel to get things done. Anyway don't rush your diy setup. take your time to plan properly.

Imagin your shelves with 100 leds

Nothing major, just the clutch cilinder that needs replacing.
I do not plan on rushing it, but i ordered 16 new helis (mostly rare ones) which have to fit in the other tank untill this one is done.
Hahaha, a new landmark which can be seen from the moon will be created, radiating all over our town

Quick update, got a refund on the arduino clock module (still didnt arrive, and item is out of stock while seller still has the listing on...)

I did get 2 relais, but i ordered the wrong ones (12v while arduino is 5v), they need an external supply so i ordered a 5v one as well.
Also got the ultrasonic humidifier.

Today i will add the shelve (did all the pre-work like epoxy laminating, drilling holes, painting it and fitting threaded rods the last few days).

and maybe i will add:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Useful-Thermoel ... 58b6cca4c5

Later on

I cant wait to see the finished product.

Time for the humidifier test:
Before:


After: (on about 1 minute)



Vid:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzwTKwZ_ozs[/youtube]




There is 1 downside to the humidifier, it sputters a lot... so have to think of a solution for that.
I have also read that helis dont like the humidifier, so first ill run some tests as well.

Look like high up in the mountain in there. Looks good

I received 16 Heli's yesterday (some really rare ones as well), so i need to get a move on...

I also tested the humidifier today (inside the new tank), in 5 minutes the whole terrarium is filled with a thick fog.
But i am afraid the water reservoir of the humidifier will be empty fast on hot days (due to the fan blowing every second), this weekend ill measure water usage, if to high i will try to make it a easy refill system that has more capacity like the pic below




Edit: this does need a screw cap on the top reservoir (so air can only enter when water level drops)

This way i wont have any sputter problems, easy refil and the fan will disperse the fog, im thinking about making this from those cheap plastic boxes u can get nearly anywhere. This should be fairly easy (although i'd hate the extra wires.)

Looks great!