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Old 02-07-2010, 04:38 AM
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Alright, so I finally started my build after lots of prep and research. I have basically everything I need so this build should go pretty fast. Its a standard GS build. This is my first viv so I'm sure it will have some moments of "duh, what was I thinking!" I just completed the silicone and GS now I have to wait until its completely cured to do the silicone/coco. The coco is in the oven getting bone dry now. Its been in a bucket for a couple weeks, I just wanted to make sure it was completely dessicated. Heres a crappy pic of what its looking like.

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Looks great so far. I've always wanted to put together one of the Perfecto Column tanks.
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hated the forst one didn't show any depth heres a couple more
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SO the silicone coco step is a huge pain! I knew it going in but all those nooks and crannys are killin me!
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You can just pack the silicone in those tiny cracks and pack on the coco fiber on top .. Good luck and keep us posted.
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If you're using a caulking gun it shouldn't be too big of a deal. The first build I did I used a squeeze tube and just about gave up the hobby.
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I completed the coco step 98% touch up to come when i get back on Friday! Heres a pic of how its looking with the lights on.

I did use a caulking gun however without front opening doors the hard spots were a bear! I'm digging the look though. next step is the hydroton and substrate layer. Then I'll rig up the U.S. fogger next weekend. by that time everything should be completely dried. Then comes the exciting part, PLANTING!

I'm thinking lots of neorogelias, and some larger specimen plants along with jewel orchids. Need suggestions!

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Started some planting! Needing some small broms hard to come by locally... boo. Click to view in the correct perspective... Click the image to open in full size.
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Looks good man.. I like the placement of the orchid in the middle.
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Thanks, its my first viv so I'm just trying things out for the moment. Heres a side view Click the image to open in full size.
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