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Old 07-16-2007, 12:14 PM
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Orchid for dart frog viv?

My boyfriend and I have a dart frog vivarium that contains several plants including broms, ferns, water bamboo, riccia, etc. I thought it might be nice to add an orchid into the mix to add some more color, but I don't know what kind (if any) would work.

The tank stays relatively warm (High: ~70-80 F, Low: ~60 F) and maintains a high humidity from the water feature and fogger. There should be pretty good drainage in the substrate which is composed of a mix of bark and sphagnum layered over a false bottom. In addition to being placed in the substrate, the plant could be mounted on the back wall or on the piece of driftwood. The dimensions of the tank are 18" x 18" x 24", however the height of the tank is shortened due to the false bottom/water feature and the actual maximum height is probably closer to 19 inches.

Can anyone recommend an orchid that would be suited to these conditions/size constraints? If so, do you know of a reputable place to buy one for a reasonable price? I live in Upstate NY and would welcome any information on local nurseries as well as on-line vendors.
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