Habitat prep. Had an idea for the mister

[todd2010]

Made a model for a rain mister. I'm digging how it's working. The vivarium is coming along quite nicely I think.

 

[Brodybreaux25]

Is that made of cardboard?

 

[todd2010]

Yes. Made the template from cardboard to test it and now I'll transfer it to plexi.

 

[blue_cham]

What sort of pump and nozzle are you working with? Also, I really love those bromilliads (I think I say that to every member that uses them, lol). Do bromilads need extra lighting?

 

[todd2010]

It's the mistking setup. I also commented on someone else's and finally found some broms. We will have to see how they do in there w regard to lighting.

 

[VerucaSalt]

Those broms look fantastic. Let me know what lighting you're using successfully, I'd like to add some in, but have more of a black thumb than green

 

[todd2010]

assembly w acrylic. Letting the caulk dry now. Then off w the duct tape.

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

Bet it will work fine! Keep us posted!

 

[jamest0o0]

Take the broms out of soil, they will likely rot and die very fast with a correct misting schedule. I also suggest placing them up higher, they benefit from bright light.

 

[todd2010]

Could you clarify take them out of soil? Just have them in a pot bare roots?

 

[Acham]

Made a model for a rain mister. I'm digging how it's working. The vivarium is coming along quite nicely I think. View attachment 207971 View attachment 207972

This looks like my baby! Is this his upcoming enclosure ?

 

[todd2010]

This will be his enclosure!

 

[jamest0o0]

Yeah sorry, just thought I'd give you that tip based off personal experience. They grow natural in trees, logs, rocky cliffs, etc. The roots are just anchors for them. If in a heavily misted set up they will rot from the bottom and die. Their 'cups' collect water. They're considered epiphytes.

 

[todd2010]

Excellent info thank you

 

[todd2010]

Finished the mister pyramid. It produces a very nice rain action. Now, do I also need a fine mist in the cage for cham eye health?

 

[jamest0o0]

Should post a video of it. Would like to see. I have mine set up on top to 'rain', but I like this idea a lot. Very creative. I think the rain drops are much more stimulating for natural drinking behavior/cleaning behavior. That said I think they benefit from some mist too. Maybe have a mist close the screen as well so you get the rain drops and mist at the same time.

 

[todd2010]

It does mist and rain now

 

[Acham]

It does mist and rain now

My baby has a wonderful home ! Thanks Todd.

 

[todd2010]

Thank you for holding him until I was properly setup! I am absolutely taken with him.

 

[jamest0o0]

Pretty cool, thanks for sharing