20 Gallon Vertical Build Journal

[DonLisk]

I really wanted to do another vertical after making the 15 gallon vert.
I really want to grow in more of a canopy mid tank so we'll see how that goes since the main plant I have will take some time to grow in.

Here is info on the main plant.... besides the usualy Broms.
" new species of Biophytum that is incredibly rare and hard to find! This unknown species from Ecuador gets 3-4 times larger than its better known cousin, Biophytum sensitivum. This exotic takes on the shape of a dwarf palm tree as it grows. Each divided leaf resembles a palm frond held gracefully from the central stem, ultimately reaching a diameter of 10"-12" across. New growth emerges a coppery pink color. Small pale-yellow flowers appear intermittently throughout the year. A real must-have for the collector and few plants will add more distinction to the terrarium. Available plants are approx. 3" across and are growing in 3" deep pots." Quoted from Black Jungle website

Links to info on s larger version of this:
Read the Intro mainly: http://culturesheet.org/doku.php?id=oxalidaceae:biophytum:sensitivum

and pics of the different movements in the plant:

[Voltage]

I really wanted to do another vertical after making the 15 gallon vert.
I really want to grow in more of a canopy mid tank so we'll see how that goes since the main plant I have will take some time to grow in.

Here is info on the main plant.... besides the usualy Broms.
" new species of Biophytum that is incredibly rare and hard to find! This unknown species from Ecuador gets 3-4 times larger than its better known cousin, Biophytum sensitivum. This exotic takes on the shape of a dwarf palm tree as it grows. Each divided leaf resembles a palm frond held gracefully from the central stem, ultimately reaching a diameter of 10"-12" across. New growth emerges a coppery pink color. Small pale-yellow flowers appear intermittently throughout the year. A real must-have for the collector and few plants will add more distinction to the terrarium. Available plants are approx. 3" across and are growing in 3" deep pots." Quoted from Black Jungle website

Links to info on s larger version of this:
Read the Intro mainly: http://culturesheet.org/doku.php?id=oxalidaceae:biophytum:sensitivum

and pics of the different movements in the plant:

Nice plants, but 2 of those? Won't they quickly outgrow if they're going to get 12 inches across? Also one other thing. Is this going to have a vent? I have made a screen for a 20 long as an experiment and need to mesure my 20 long but if it's 16" i'm set there.

[DonLisk]

Only one of the Biophytum Sp. is going in. The picture demonstrate the ability of the plant to change from open to a closed position at the touch of your hand or changes in lighting.

Yes, the vent will be the same as on my 15 Vertical Build at the top. It will also have the misting nozzles come in through the screen on the vent at the top front.

[Voltage]

Thanks, Don. That looks about the same size screen as mine in height, but if I had my tape measure I could see if it would fit a 20H. I was thinking of if I ever did a vert, run the mist nozzle through the screen vent instead of drilling a tank, but never saw anyone do it. The tank is coming along nice very well. Keep us updated. Are there any side shots?
Here. this is my screen.

[DonLisk]

Hey Voltage,
The only thing I did do when running the nozzle through the screen is have the nut tighten down on the inside lip of the scren frame to make it secure. It should tighten down on the screen itself but my thought was that it would eventually pull the screen out of the groove over time.

I'll have more pics up tonight... going to fill in a few spots first.
Funny, but the spots where the foam did shrink are where it was applied least.

[bshmerlie]

Someone asked earlier how to get GS out of the inside of pots because it is such a small tight space. I use needle nose pliers. Reach in grab a piece and twist off a chunk. It works well for getting into tight spaces.

[DonLisk]

Someone asked earlier how to get GS out of the inside of pots because it is such a small tight space. I use needle nose pliers. Reach in grab a piece and twist off a chunk. It works well for getting into tight spaces.

That is definitely the easiest way.

Mike asked if I was using the Cork Rounds as hides and after much thought, I might go that way. The original plan was for the plants but I ca always cut in new planting holes near the cork and the leaves overhanging the cork will make some cool hides. Thanks for the idea Mike.