I recently acquired a leaky 2.6 gallon Top Fin aquarium (can't say no to free containers) and am wondering if it can be put to use somehow. I've searched far and wide on the web but all I find is information on nano planted tanks and the like.
My first thought was some species of Cyricosmus, because I haven't kept Ts in a long time and am itching to get back into them, but my partner quickly put the kibosh on that.
My second thought was plants... epiphytic utrics maybe, or drosera adelae or prolifera, or mini orchids. I'd love to set up something for my desk at home. But I'm not sure about lighting in such a small space (a CFL? Jungle Dawn LED?). Heat and ventilation could be problems, too. I grow all of my plants in the open, so this is new territory for me.
So... any ideas? If anybody out there has a small terrarium, I'd be grateful for some pointers.
My first thought was some species of Cyricosmus, because I haven't kept Ts in a long time and am itching to get back into them, but my partner quickly put the kibosh on that.
My second thought was plants... epiphytic utrics maybe, or drosera adelae or prolifera, or mini orchids. I'd love to set up something for my desk at home. But I'm not sure about lighting in such a small space (a CFL? Jungle Dawn LED?). Heat and ventilation could be problems, too. I grow all of my plants in the open, so this is new territory for me.
So... any ideas? If anybody out there has a small terrarium, I'd be grateful for some pointers.
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