Date: Sat, 25 Jan 1997 14:47:25 +2100 From: thrower@lifesci.lscf.ucsb.edu (Doug Thrower) To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg371$foo@default> Subject: Re:terrarium setup
Darren:
When I set up my terrarium last summer I decided to try the computer fan
idea. It works great for me. It not only prevents condensation but I
found it to be an effective way to minimize the heating effect of the
fluorescents which would otherwise raise the temp inside the terrarium to
excessive levels during warm summer days.
On an unrelated note of interest to Nepenthes growers, I recently noted
something odd about the N. bicalcarata X khasiana that I purchased from
California Carnivores last summer. The plant is now producing pitchers
large enough for the spur that projects inward from the peristome to be
visible. Unlike its parent N. bicalcarata, which characteristically
produces a pair of spurs, consistently only one spur per pitcher has has
been produced by the hybrid. It is possible that the other spur will
appear on pitchers as the plant becomes more mature (the plant is currently
about 20 cm in dia. with 2.5 X 10 cm pitchers). Has anyone who grows N.
bicalcarata or any of its hybrids observed this asymmetrical spur
production? The spur that is produced is always on the right side of the
pitcher as you face the front of the pitcher (the side that is opposite to
the side to which the lid is attached).
Doug
>I'm just about to set up my 55g terrarium. I need to know what you people
>think is the best way to keep the air slightly moving inside so condensation
>is kept to a minimum. I have heard of two approaches:
>
>1) use egg creates on the bottom, invert a pot and place a airstone under it
>in the water.
>
>2) use a small fan (ie. computer fan) on top or near the top of the lid of
>the tank.
>
>Your comments would be appreciated. Thanks!!!!
>Darren
>
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