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Making A Shinto Shrine Aqua Terrarium with a Waterfall
Bantam V1 Series
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Making a Shinto Shrine Aqua Terrarium

Here we are, the final project in the Shinto Series. If you are just now tuning in. This is one of four living dioramas, all centered around a Japanese-inspired theme. So far, we’ve created a

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Making A Traditional Japanese Village Paludarium
Bantam V1 Series
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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

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Using Halloween Terrarium Decor to Make a Graveyard Terrarium
Bantam V1 Series
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Making A Mini Graveyard Terrarium

If you can’t tell by now, I really enjoy Halloween projects. Today’s goal will be to use Halloween terrarium decor to make a spooky graveyard terrarium. I absolutely had Tim Burton vibes with this one,

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Mini Aquascape with moss
Bantam V1 Series
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Making A low-Tech Mini Aquascape / Aquatic Mossarium

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Make A Tōrō Lamp Rock Garden Terrarium
Bantam V1 Series
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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

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Making An Encanto Themed Terrarium
Bantam V1 Series
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Making An Encanto Themed Terrarium

Hey everyone, I have a really fun project for you and your little ones to do! If you haven’t already seen it, the movie Encanto is amazing. After watching it the other day with my

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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.