Cephalotus under Energy Saving Lights

[funkychips]

Well guys here's my first attempt at trying to grow Cephalotus under artificial lighting. I'm using a Phillips Cool Daylight 23Watt Bulb and white plastic board backing around the sides and bottom of the tank to increase brightness (if that actually helps much). Pots are sitting on pebble trays with water level just touching base of pot. Advice is very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Here's some pics to share.

[kentosaurs]

Hi Funkychips...Where did you get that case????? Looks soo nice and of course the plants look so healthy too!! Love it..

[marvin1997]

Ken,it's the exoterra cage for reptiles.Funkychips,why don't you just plant them in the tank, like a terrarium.But isn't the tank abit pricy?

[Delwin]

If you want to use energy bulbs, choose a higher wattage, they can do well for your cephs. Also do repot your YG cephs, the original media will induce root rot in no time.

[funkychips]

Originally Posted by kentosaurs

Hi Funkychips...Where did you get that case????? Looks soo nice and of course the plants look so healthy too!! Love it..

Originally Posted by marvin1997

Ken,it's the exoterra cage for reptiles.Funkychips,why don't you just plant them in the tank, like a terrarium.But isn't the tank abit pricy?

Hi Ken and Marvin, I got those tanks from my friend who used to keep his tarantulas in there. They are from the Exoterra brand, they are a US company selling reptile accessories and doing eco research so thats why their designs are so unique. You can find them at petshops like Pet Safari, and yes they are terribly expensive. I probably won't buy them just for putting in the plants, since I got them free I might as well make good use of them.

Originally Posted by Delwin

If you want to use energy bulbs, choose a higher wattage, they can do well for your cephs. Also do repot your YG cephs, the original media will induce root rot in no time.

Hi Delwin, what is the highest wattage you can find for energy bulbs? This one is 23 Watts, it says on the box that it emits 150W equivalent of light intensity from six tungsten bulbs. And Delwin, should I repot my Cephs with same type of medium or change into peat and perlite composition? Please advise, thanks!

Alvin

[marvin1997]

Funkychips,do you think those exoterra "Reptile Glo Compact Full Spectrum Terrarium Light bulb"is OK for plants?Is UVB good for plants?Since you always use them.(maybe la,but you do have reptiles before don't you)This one says plants also grow under them.the link: http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products...cent_bulbs.php