DIY Habitat Builds

Blueprints, schematics, and tutorials for engineering your tiny universe.

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

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Making A Semi-Aquatic Inner Cave Scene
Bantam V1 Series
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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

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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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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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Make A Coastal Village Aquatic Cliffside Terrarium
Bantam V1 Series
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Make A Coastal Village Aquatic Cliffside Terrarium

Hey everyone, even though things are still crazy with the whole pandemic thing… I do hope you all had a pleasant New Year. After taking a slight break from work myself, I am back strong

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How to make a moss terrarium
Bantam V1 Series
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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

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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.