New pics of Orchid!

[Immortal]

This probably took me 3 miniutes lol. I am quick! I'm going to have to re do her tank though, the glue isn't holding on the cork bark, blah. Need to find something good to stick her in when I do that. She's getting more used to it here now. I'm pretty sure she ate 2 crickets last night.

[Kisa]

Great pictures, but I do agree with Cheri. Try to limit holding and photo shoots, at least at first. Thanks for sharing though, the pictures are good, I couldn't even tell they were edited.

How long will the remodel take? If only a few hours she'd be ok in a critter keeper with some damp paper towels to shield her from what's going on around her as she tries to sleep.

[Tony]

How long will the remodel take? If only a few hours she'd be ok in a critter keeper with some damp paper towels to shield her from what's going on around her as she tries to sleep.

I have kept red eyes in large kritter keepers for up to a month during quarantine and treatment.

[Immortal]

That's the only time she's been out in the last couple days.

They're not supposed to look like they are edited But I didn't want anyone thinking she's abnormally colourful lol.

I don't have a critter keeper... I pondered on using some kinda plastic dish with a lid and making some holes or screen in it. I am not entirely sure on how long remodeling will take, but I'm just going to leave the cork bark out and use some new big leaf plants so I don't assume it'll take too long. Has to wait til Sunday though, that's the only day I can go 40 mins to the pet store lol. Also going to see if I can find her wax worms!

[UncleChester]

Nice pictures, the first one is my favorite, though I'm also quite fond of the stretched out pose in #7.

You owe her waxworms as a modelling fee

What kind of glue did you use for the cork bark? You can use silicone instead, it has no problems holding bark to glass. You can get clear aquarium safe stuff at Home Hardware for ~$4 but it needs a caulking gun to go with it. You'd need to keep her out of the viv for at least 24 hours though, preferably 48, if you go with silicone. Or you could silicone a magnet to the back of the bark, then use another magnet on the outside to hold it in place (not too strong a magnet, or you risk smashing the glass). They sell premade water dishes and ledges like this. This way you can do the siliconing outside the viv, and be able to move it around afterwards (for better/different photo ops).

[Immortal]

Thanks =)

This is still technically her temporary tank, I'm buying her a bigger one but this is all I could afford the day I bought her. So I won't be doing anymore glueing work on this one, since we'll be using it for a tarantula after I switch her. My bf mentioned to use silicone, but he said it'd have to dry for a few days, but I didn't think DAYS.. maybe like you said 24-48 hours. My dad has a gun for it, he does pretty much everything around the house. Just any type of silicone alright? Cause I'm sure we have some. It's because I spray so much the glue didn't end up holding.

[daziladi]

Love the photos.... since I have dumpy's here I'm always amazed at how tiny the RTFs are.

[UncleChester]

Thanks =)

This is still technically her temporary tank, I'm buying her a bigger one but this is all I could afford the day I bought her. So I won't be doing anymore glueing work on this one, since we'll be using it for a tarantula after I switch her. My bf mentioned to use silicone, but he said it'd have to dry for a few days, but I didn't think DAYS.. maybe like you said 24-48 hours. My dad has a gun for it, he does pretty much everything around the house. Just any type of silicone alright? Cause I'm sure we have some. It's because I spray so much the glue didn't end up holding.

After 24 hours a freshly built tank can be tested for water fastness, so the silicone is mostly cured, but it can still stink at this point (like vinegar). It depends on the ventilation, but I think 48 hours is usually sufficient, more never hurts. Just make sure it doesn't smell anymore.

I've read GE silicone II is safe in dry environments and have seen many people use it safely for years but I've also seen warnings about using anything that says it's mildew resistant so I never know what to believe. I stay on the safe side and have only used the clear Home Hardware brand labeled "aquarium safe". It also happens to be one of the cheapest