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FIRST GROW, QUESTION ABOUT LIGHTING THE TERRARIUM.
    #4821885 - 10/18/05 06:13 PM (18 years, 5 months ago)

I just had a quick question about whether or not a light needs to be inside the terrarium or could i just shine it through the side of my rubber-maid? I already see pins on of my cakes so i know I'm doing something right. Thanks a lot you guys have been a lot of help.


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Re: FIRST GROW, QUESTION ABOUT LIGHTING THE TERRARIUM. [Re: hiemab]
    #4821903 - 10/18/05 06:15 PM (18 years, 5 months ago)

If you have a terrarium that is somewhat clear (not complete opaque) then the light of the room it's in should be adequate. Light is usually to initiate pinning. If you have pins already, light isn't that important


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Re: FIRST GROW, QUESTION ABOUT LIGHTING THE TERRARIUM. [Re: jarroddupont]
    #4822314 - 10/18/05 07:43 PM (18 years, 5 months ago)

well its definitely not completely clear, especially with all the condensation on the walls.
but yes its a clear rubber-maid with a white top so i put a 24 watt fluorescent bulb on the side ( i know it seems like a lot but the temp is at 76 now, it only went up about 3 - 4 degrees. but my other idea for the light if this doesn't work is cutting out a circle as big as the light on the top and taping saran warp over it and putting the light over the saran wrap., I think these pins were around before i birthed the cakes, because i remember one of the cakes had two little pins, and i just put them in the terrarium last night i don't think they would have pinned this fast.


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Re: FIRST GROW, QUESTION ABOUT LIGHTING THE TERRARIUM. [Re: hiemab]
    #4822344 - 10/18/05 07:47 PM (18 years, 5 months ago)

Having your light on the outside of your tub will be just fine.


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Re: FIRST GROW, QUESTION ABOUT LIGHTING THE TERRARIUM. [Re: hiemab]
    #4822399 - 10/18/05 08:00 PM (18 years, 5 months ago)

cool thanks. One more question, i just checked the terrarium, and it looks like most of the water in the tub has evaporated. I'm using perlite. is this common? how often do you have to add water usually?


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Re: FIRST GROW, QUESTION ABOUT LIGHTING THE TERRARIUM. [Re: hiemab]
    #4822440 - 10/18/05 08:06 PM (18 years, 5 months ago)

depends on air exchange, temp, etc..you can add more no prob, make sure it's sterile and/or with h2o2 solution


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Re: FIRST GROW, QUESTION ABOUT LIGHTING THE TERRARIUM. [Re: jarroddupont]
    #4822489 - 10/18/05 08:16 PM (18 years, 5 months ago)

yah, i don't think the lid seals everything a 100%. i would say more like 75. But my hygrometer has been at a constant 95. Is it a serious risk if its not completely sealed off? or would i just end up having to fill the the water more frequently? is tap water ok? would it better to use spring water? and how would i sterilize the water other then the h202? boiling it?


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Re: FIRST GROW, QUESTION ABOUT LIGHTING THE TERRARIUM. [Re: hiemab]
    #4822536 - 10/18/05 08:25 PM (18 years, 5 months ago)

Boiling for a while would be good. the diluted h2o2 in the water will help keep your perlite from contaming and/or smelling. Nothing wrong with adding more, just not too much.


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