DIY Habitat Builds
Blueprints, schematics, and tutorials for engineering your tiny universe.


Make A Tōrō Lamp Rock Garden Terrarium
Hello and welcome to part two of the Shinto Series! In our last tutorial, we covered the introduction to my inspiration behind this Japanese-influenced bantamarium experience with a shinzo terrarium. This guide will aim to


Make A Cozy Autumn Terrarium
Welcome back, everyone. I hope you got your comfy sweater on and a good cup of something warm and sweet because we are going to set a Bantamarium mood today. Autumn is amongst us, and


Make A Cheap & Simple Mini Paludarium
Today’s challenge is to make a mini paludarium using scrap material and moss I found out on the sidewalk. I ended up with a small jungle…


Making A Moss Terrarium
Here it is, a moss terrarium jar made from yard material. This is the third and final tutorial from the mossarium challenge, one of you guys gave me earlier this month. If you’re new to


Making A Traditional Japanese Village Paludarium
Hello again, and welcome back to part three of the Japanese-inspired bantamarium experience. If this is the first of the four-part Shinto Series that you are seeing, don’t worry, I will catch you up without


Making A Semi-Aquatic Inner Cave Scene
Welcome back folks to another installment of bantamarium cave builds. If you missed the first cavern collectible where we made a mini cave terrarium, feel free to check that out at some point. Today I
Themed Vivarium Ideas
Explore an evolving collection of vivarium concepts, meticulously crafted to inspire and guide your creative endeavors.
This list features a wide range of themes, from artistic to bioactive setups, showcasing both our original Bantamarium V1 enclosures and the innovative Bantamarium V2 series.
Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just starting, you’ll find something here to spark your imagination. Dive into these ideas and start building your unique miniature worlds!
Need More Inspiration?
Didn’t find the vivarium idea or theme you were hoping for? Perhaps you’ve built one you’d love to see featured here… Make a Guide.