DIY orchidarium - anyone have instructions

[gidi]

hi
i would like to start a thread for orchidarium DIY
if anyone can post how did they built thier orchidarium
if you have photos step by step or illustration even better.

[Cjcorner]

What do you mean by orchidarium?? Do you mean a regular greenhouse? Wardian case? Sunroom?

[gidi]

terrarium

[lowii]

Check out this guy's set up. He has detailed pictures and advice on how it was done.

Cool growing Orchidarium

[Alana]

Also check out this site.
My 55 Gallon Wardian Case, by Prem Subrahmanyam

[gidi]

what are the demensions of your orchidarium?

[Alana]

I am planning one, haven't gotten around to making it yet. I wanted to use an old fish tank, but those aren't really in supply >.>. I am looking at getting a couple of custom glass pieces and making myself one. Dimensions are 3' tall x 3' deep x 4' wide with the front panel actually 2 panes of glass the same size with some sort of hinge to open in the middle and an open top so I can rig up a lighting mount and hoses for a humidifier/fogger and a fan mount. I wanted to do a homemade wooden frame. I have also been looking at synthetic materials, but I need to find something that can withstand, heat and moisture very well... so far, lots of planning and not much else...

[gidi]

Perspex can withstand heat and moisture, it's lighter than glass and it won't break as wasy as glass, also drilling is very easy with a regular driller while in glass you need special driller or to pay for a drilling service.

[Alana]

Thanks!