Low Light Terrarium?

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red_fox

Discussion Starter · Jul 7, 2011

So I've had an 18" exo terra that's been set up for about 5 years and has definitely seen better days. I'm thinking about tearing it down and redoing it. I'm thinking about redoing it as a low light setup.
The goal is to replicate rainforest floor type conditions. I'd focus on things like ferns and mosses and maybe a few low light orchids. I realize that compared to actual full sun outdoor conditions any terrarium is low light, but my thinking is to not have things that require more light like bromeliads or tillandsias. I'd like to do an LED lighting system rather than having to buy new bulbs every year. I don't have any frogs, it'll only be plants in this one.
Anyone have any advice, experiences, plant recommendations?

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Frogtofall

· #2 · Jul 7, 2011

Jewel Orchids, especially Macodes petola, do great in low light and are rainforest floor scramblers.

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Frogzilla

· #3 · Jul 7, 2011

Most tropical mosses won't thrive under low light.

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tclipse

· #4 · Jul 8, 2011

Lemon button ferns have done well in my lower light tanks and look awesome.

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PeanutbuttER

· #5 · Jul 8, 2011

Frogtofall said:
Jewel Orchids, especially Macodes petola, do great in low light and are rainforest floor scramblers.

I second this. I love my Macodes petola...

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red_fox

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jul 9, 2011

Thanks for the suggestions so far, keep them coming! Anyone have suggestions for lighting?

I have a macodes in my current tank that i was planning on moving over.

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