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My mother recently surprised me with this very nice terrarium with a custom built stand. Its 60inLx18inWx23inH. A very nice sized terrarium but i'll have to seal some of the vents in it. I'm planning on putting cephs, helis and orchids in it. It will probably take a while to get this up and running but I think it will look very nice once its full of plants .

Wow, very nice. I wish I had the space for something like that.

Wow, awesome!

Wow, that's great! Can't wait to see it once you're through with it

Haha, let us know what lighting system you use, its looks nice!

Im hoping I can use a metal halide but I might be using lots of T5. We'll see. Thanks for commenting everyone!

very nice terrarium. itll be awesome when ur done with it

Anyone have any suggestions as to how I should go about this? I plan on putting cephs, helis and orchids in it. What should I put in the bottom of it. Live sphagnum? Keep in mind that its a 100+ gallon terrarium. I just kind of don't know where to start .

Yup, sounds like i have been missing a lot of stuff

A late congratulations Dionea, i know it will look great once you have it done!


Good luck setting it up!

I have to admit, 100+ gallon terrariums are right up my alley.
However, after driving through a tornado this morning on my way home from Chicago i'm going to keep it short Dionae. There is much to touch on but i'll start by saying Congrats!!! A company by the name of Oceanic made quite a few terrariums in that same fashion. Did you get the hole covers for it? I'll be more than happy to help wherever i can. I have had great success growing all three of those together in my current setup. I'll give you the top to bottom on it if you want to go that route.

Awesome Tank, Great Job Eric!

Thanks RP! No, I didnt get the covers. It was bought used and all I have is what came with it. I'm def going to have to cover most of the vents if I want to control humidity. Any and all info is appreciated because I dont have any ideas so far. My plants are too small for me to imagine them in it:p.

Hey Dionae! Just found a few caps for the vents of your terrarium if your interested. I can send them to you if you want. I used to have a few tanks like the one you just got, not nearly as large. that guy is awesome! So much space to play around in.
Either way, when i find them again i'll send them your way. I have a feeling you'll need them too.
Hope all is well! Happy Growing!

Thank you very much reefplant! Saves me from having to use duct tape:P.