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By ZackNJ
Posts:  283
Joined:  Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:02 am
#43257
I got my Helis today :)
I was worried that the snow we got could have delayed the mail but they arrived. I have not unwrapped them yet b/c I am still setting up my new terrarium. I will take pictures today or tomorrow.
Thanks for the comments.
By ZackNJ
Posts:  283
Joined:  Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:02 am
#43277
Hi everyone,
I know that the small Helis don't look like much now but in a few months you'll see how awesome they really are.
As you can tell by my new terrarium, I got the idea of using an egg crate from Matt. Thank you Matt :-)

H. Huberi
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H. Foothills Testigos
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H. Puchella(Akopan,Venezuela)
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H. Heterodoxa X Minor
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H. Nutan Giant, H. Tequila(Variation #1), H. Heterodoxa X Minor, H. Tequila(Variation #2)
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By ZackNJ
Posts:  283
Joined:  Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:02 am
#43326
Matt wrote:Wow, they look great Zack! Congrats on the new additions. I really like the H. Heterodoxa X Minor.
Thanks Matt. The H. Heterodoxa X Minor and H. Tequila are my 2 favorites right now.:)

95slvrz28,

Im sorry that your jealous. Maybe one day you'll get one
By 95slvrZ28
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Joined:  Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:00 pm
#43346
Haha, don't be sorry for me being jealous. Thanks for posting the pics.

I hope to have a H. Minor or some cross some day. I just need to figure out where and how I would grow it in my current place of dwelling. I just love how open and symetric the H. Minor pitchers get.
By Lawndude84
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Joined:  Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:13 pm
#43353
ZackNJ wrote:
Lawndude84 wrote:how do you keep your humidity levels so high? my tank stays around 60% usually but I can't get it much higher than that without continual misting :?

Are your plants in pots or planted directly in to the tank? What kind of cover do you have on the tank?
The air pump that I have in there helps keep the humidity high. You can buy one at Walmart.
I have them potted separately using a towel on top as the lid, I've found that it keeps the temps in the low 80's in the tank throughout the daytime. Do you use your air pump as a fogger?
By ZackNJ
Posts:  283
Joined:  Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:02 am
#43364
Lawndude84 wrote:
ZackNJ wrote:
Lawndude84 wrote:how do you keep your humidity levels so high? my tank stays around 60% usually but I can't get it much higher than that without continual misting :?

Are your plants in pots or planted directly in to the tank? What kind of cover do you have on the tank?
The air pump that I have in there helps keep the humidity high. You can buy one at Walmart.
I have them potted separately using a towel on top as the lid, I've found that it keeps the temps in the low 80's in the tank throughout the daytime. Do you use your air pump as a fogger?
I have a zoo med fogger. I also have a whisper air pump.
The 1/4'' glass cover helps with keeping the humidity high and keeps the temp. from going up to high
By kittyklaws
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#43464
A belated (and very envious) Congratulations on your new awesome-looking plants! :D
By bombsboy
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#43499
the last picture is cooler, the shape of the traps are awsome ;)
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By ZackNJ
Posts:  283
Joined:  Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:02 am
#43516
bombsboy wrote:the last picture is cooler, the shape of the traps are awsome ;)

Thanks Bombsboy. I really like that picture as well.
By ZackNJ
Posts:  283
Joined:  Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:02 am
#43537
If anyone needs help with caring for your Helis, I would be more then happy to answer any questions/concerns you might have about them.
Although I am not an expert(yet lol), I am getting pretty good at caring for them. ;)
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By Aging_Bourbon
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ZackNJ wrote:If anyone needs help with caring for your Helis, I would be more then happy to answer any questions/concerns you might have about them.
Although I am not an expert(yet lol), I am getting pretty good at caring for them. ;)
Awesome man! When I get a Heli I'll be sure to be asking you for advice ;)
By ZackNJ
Posts:  283
Joined:  Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:02 am
#43564
allenc666 wrote:
ZackNJ wrote:If anyone needs help with caring for your Helis, I would be more then happy to answer any questions/concerns you might have about them.
Although I am not an expert(yet lol), I am getting pretty good at caring for them. ;)
Awesome man! When I get a Heli I'll be sure to be asking you for advice ;)

No problem Allen. I decided to write this as a new topic.
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