DIY IKEA Greenhouse/Vivarium for Whites Tree Frogs

Here is the tutorial for my DIY IKEA Vivarium for my whites tree frogs that went viral on TikTok. Below is a list of everything you will need to build your own!
List.
Fabrikor Ikea cabinet www.ikea.com/us/en/p/fabrikoe...
100% Silicone
Easy Low Maintenance Plants
Coco Coir
Leca
Painters Tape
Paint brush
Growlight
Micofans
Drill and drillbits

[@DayaranaSanchez-k8e]

i LOVE it and did the same for my frogs and they’ve been living in their happy home for about 3 years now and they love it i love it. thank you!

[@xXGatorGamingXx]

This is probably the coolest tree frog enclosure I have seen. What really sets it apart is the DIY part and the fact its a dang piece of furniture!! I want to do something like this now. Going to be hard to do that but this was an awesome guide...

[@lsd_irl9941]

awhhh this makes my heart so happy

[@volvandthepocketkaiju]

It's an awesome build! I just got a different indoor greenhouse to make into frogs enclosure so happy to see it can be done successfully! :D

[@jose_s_corleone]

Awesome! I'm about to get some whites also. Thank you for the tips your great!!

[@AtomicDudMan]

Love the care and work you put in!

[@lsd_irl9941]

thankyou! I love my babies and always do months of research beforehand

[@AtomicDudMan]

@@lsd_irl9941 that’s awesome! I am currently doing the same exact thing. I have a reptile room for my babies. I have 5 crested geckos 1 gargoyle gecko and am about to get some whites tree frogs and maybe a few Amazon milk frogs 🐸 they are all adorable but like I am gonna create a custom, bioactive enclosure first.

[@larryboysen5911]

Sooooooooocute!!! Those guys are livin' it up!

[@lsd_irl9941]

truly :)❤️

[@Trellemania]

Really cool idea!!

[@suemoore9276]

This would have to be the best Vivarium l have seen. I have the same cabinet and have been trying to work out how l was going to make it. Thank you very much ❤️ from Australia 🇦🇺

[@calie666]

i don't even own a frog but wow, ik the froggos would love to live thereee

[@snoopiedadawg5920]

nice build, cute frawgggies

[@littlelambccece]

Great job!

[@DoitLiveit]

New subscriber. I’m definitely doing a cabinet like this.

[@josecorona5668]

Loooove it! I want one now. Did you install some type of screen to keep the frogs away from the lights & fans? Would love to see a follow up video to this!

[@thewildcailin]

incredible!!! hoping to use this fabulous idea for my crested geckos soon 💗

[@lsd_irl9941]

I made one for my crestie I just adopted :)

[@FuzzySpaghetti]

I love this build. Simple, sweet, straight to the point! Definitely gonna use this as inspiration as I build my vivarium for my future black-eyed tree frog :) I wish my Fabrikor was the cute green color like yours (it's rust orange). But I got it for $50 so I couldn't say no to that deal lol. Thank you for sharing.

[@FuzzySpaghetti]

Where did you get the bottom clear barrier at 4:12 to keep all the substrate in?

[@lsd_irl9941]

@@FuzzySpaghetti I have a table saw and cut a clear piece of acrylic but if you don’t have power tools available, I would go to Home Depot and either ask them to cut a piece of glass for you for the exact dimensions or a piece of wood!

[@Kennixwennie]

Watching because I’m going to buy this same thing for my froggies tonight!

[@lsd_irl9941]

cant wait to see what you make!

[@Urfavperson-kz5nl]

I have a whites tree frog very close to a green tree frog 🐸 anyway you did amazing 🤩

[@lsd_irl9941]

So cool!

[@martincrazereptiles8477]

I been thinking of doing one like this for long time. We got IKEA stores here too in UK

[@lsd_irl9941]

keep me updated! do you guys have the same products?

[@chiaraporlein7779]

Genius!!!

[@bradmossman3537]

waaay cool !

[@southernfarmmomma3818]

I love what you did with that. Great Job!

[@ma8dad]

I wish you success

[@tiannasticks3276]

This set up is amazing! What kind of grow light and uvb light did you use? I want to make this set up for my white tree frogs too but Im confused. I don’t know what kind of lights to buy. 🤔

[@allyzielinski]

this is absolutely gorgeous! i’m currently putting together my upgrade tank for my pair of whites tree frogs, and i’m looking for inspiration

[@lsd_irl9941]

thankyou so much :)

[@LadyBrandy24]

How awesome you were able to adopt frogs that needed a new home! Quick question, have you had any issues with water seeping under the glass at the bottom and getting icky?

[@lsd_irl9941]

nope! its been doing great same with all my other enclosures no issues! and eventually I adopted this ladies entire collection, I go up in a month to grab her last two amazon milk frogs

[@neferunii]

I adore this video, thank you so much for the tutorial! I wonder, is there enough air circulation for the frogs? The cabinet is fully closed off and doesn't have a mesh top, so are ventilators enough?

[@thirdeyereptiles1772]

Love this!!! I want whites tree frogs in the future & am 100% going to follow your diy video. I just have a few questions. Are the fans the only ventilation? Did you end up installing a fogger/mist system? & how did you create the bottom plexiglass looking piece, or is that part of the door? Such an awesome set up!!

[@erikm8372]

It looks so good and such a great idea! Also I hope your channel blows up, bc you seem super laid back and hilarious too lol. Like you have "stage presence" if ya feel me? 👍🏽🤣🤣 Alwo one question - how's the snake plant handling the humidity? I mean, I live in San Diego where they're like weeds (legit), but some species are bigger divas, with excess water, than others. Some prefer more shade; while some (like the most common ones) can handle full sun all year here. I think what you have is "Fernwood" or "Fernwood Mikado". Forgot the Latin name. That one you have on the floor by the frogs is Sansiveria (Dracaena!) laurentii lol

[@patriciabreau2676]

this is awesome i want to do something like this??? how’d you add ventilation ?

[@kwanseden5130]

Hey love this video! Just wondering how you regulate temp in this setup, is it just the light you use or do you also have heat mats? Thanks in advance!

[@lsd_irl9941]

I have a thermometer and hydrometer within the setup. the room the enclosure is in is very very stable, so no need for a heatmat, but may need to update within the winter

[@kwanseden5130]

@@lsd_irl9941 i was wondering if I’d need to add more heat during winter, as I live in MI

[@erikm8372]

Sorry long reply, IDC lol - but get a quality mat with adjustable thermostat!! That way you can adjust for the seasons. It's idealI used to only have the cheapo mats, and it was ok, but never could get an accurate temp reading. I'm sure my geckos and snakes, and things that burrow, were confused why it was warm all year lol. But no harm no foul! Going forward I spent a LITTLE more on the best heating mats I could get. Preferably digital thermometer and thermostat included :-) surprisingly here in Southern California, on the Mexican border, it goes to 39°-45° for most of the winter. Sometimes fall too: generally nights here are minimum 50°-60° and that's not the summer... still you'd be surprised what herps kept inside can handle. Many animals seem to adjust like their owners. Whatever we are comfortable with, they should be fine usually. If I need to wear layers and blankets inside tho, I know to bump up their heat!

[@pj7733]

Awesome! Can I ask which grow light you bought and what size fans and did you locate on the top by the light? Sorry for the questions.

[@lsd_irl9941]

I got the fans for my build at micro center, and honestly i ordered the grow lights off amazon they have a bunch of cheap options

[@lucasneujahr4909]

Hey! so I'm getting ready to build my first vivarium out of this exact cabinet for some poison dart frogs! do you think installing a vent/screen for air will be necessary (or is that why you went back in with the micro fans)? and lastly how did you route the wires for the lamps? Thank you so much! this video is helping me out tremendously with figuring out how to do this!

[@lsd_irl9941]

hey love so all the glass for the walls comes out, so you could replace one of them with screen if youd like, I personally think the micro fans are enough.I drilled a hole in the top cut the wire and re wired it. I know it sounds super intimidating but its super easy and takes like 5 minutes, i would look up a rewiring tutorial in vest in some heat shrink and a pair of wire strippers

[@pj7733]

I just started this build. Did you cut the front horizontal glass shelf to make it short? The one that will hold the substrate in. Mine is very tall and comes up almost halfway. I may have to take it out and cut it down so it's not so tall. Thank you. Awesome.

[@crossroadsshelteraid3387]

How is it holding up?? I'll be doing something like this soon. Let me know. Looks like a great idea

[@hellonuurse]

Sooo sickkk

[@nextplanet7100]

Nice user name “LSD_IRL” hahahah Your presentation was phenomenal you’re a really smart girl. 10/10 A+ I’m proud of you

[@lsd_irl9941]

LSD is my initials so I thought it would be very fitting :)

[@abigailwilson5928]

If you don’t mind me asking what uvb bulb/hood Did you use for this exact enclosure? And how did you secure it?

[@Mobijub]

G'day, that's awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@lsd_irl9941]

thankyou!

[@TheMushroomFrog678]

OMG THIS IS SO SO SO SO SO COOL!!! I neeeed to try this but just wondering, can you hear them in the room next door? And can you hear them from the floor above?

[@lsd_irl9941]

They are very very loud! I keep them in my basement now lol! But tbh I love it

[@TheMushroomFrog678]

@@lsd_irl9941 ok, thank you very much!!! Have a lovely day :)

[@coryjames4134]

Is the top glass or metal? How did you attach the lights? I'm converting one for my gecko and cant see how you did that part. Love the scaping though!

[@brittanydoggett3108]

I’m going to be doing This was my old China cabinet how will I safely heat it for them

[@laurenradke7157]

What is the exact furniture called from ikea? Thanks girlie! This is awesomeeee

[@lsd_irl9941]

Fabrikor Ikea cabinet www.ikea.com/us/en/p/fabrikoe...

[@breeyoung3506]

Do you have an update on how this enclosure is doing?

[@emmasmart6112]

How do you squeeze the silicone without a gun. I have same cabinet and I’m struggling with a gun to get all areas inside

[@justinprewitt245]

Looks great. I’m thinking about getting the wider one for my anoles and tree frogs. How is it holding up so far?

[@lsd_irl9941]

its doing amazing!

[@justinprewitt245]

@@lsd_irl9941 awesome! Even though I don’t have a IKEA close to me. The shipping and the cabinet is still a lot cheaper than the same size Exo Terra.

[@lsd_irl9941]

@@justinprewitt245 its soooo affordable!

[@helena2353]

@@lsd_irl9941 quick question how do they get air from in there?

[@jasp5161]

@@helena2353 at 7:16 she adds a fan

[@kittyloafing]

Can you do an update on this and show the lights more please?

[@lsd_irl9941]

sure!

[@alexanderkurokawa8834]

hi! ive been wanting to do something similar. for the front panel glass, did you re-use the shelf like on the bottom? if not, can you provide me measurements for the glass? thank you :D

[@lsd_irl9941]

I did!!!!

[@Avocetexotics]

Oh my gosh! They're adorable! What is the cabinet called that you used? I'm moving pretty close to an ikea next week and own reptiles and have been wanting whites tree frogs for a while now. This is such a smart idea!

[@lsd_irl9941]

www.ikea.com/us/en/p/fabrikoer-glass-door-cabinet-dark-gray-00242278/

[@mikaylatempleton]

hello! looking to build this for apartment so because it’s more pleasing to look at. question though. how do you get the wires in and out? are you using any sort of heat source? and do you recommend uvb for something like this? thank you!!

[@lsd_irl9941]

I drilled a hole in the top. cut the wire in half and rewired it. I know it sounds intimidating but its super easy

[@lsd_irl9941]

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[@garrettgiuffre7298]

that flexseal and caulk wont be toxic?

[@lsd_irl9941]

It’s been fine after 2 years❤️ pretty common practice

[@FrogBaptism]

could you do an update on this enclosure i saw your petcare/self care vid and didnt see them

[@lsd_irl9941]

hi bean! I have a new update making a newer bigger enclosure for them! Im also planning on making a video about all of the ikea furniture I have customized and which ones I would reccomend

[@mariahhull2619]

Hi! Do you have to supplement heat at all? And do you ever have to do enclosure cleanings like changing the substrate?

[@lsd_irl9941]

I personally do not need supplement heat, my rooms are all heated accordingly, my bioactive enclosure keep me from changing the substrate, but as it compacts I typically will add in some new substrate

[@mariahhull2619]

Thank you!❤ I also noticed you’ve made a different ikea enclosure but with a cutout on top instead of a fan. I’m actually going to be starting a similar project soon! So question is which way would you recommend?

[@lsd_irl9941]

@@mariahhull2619 to be honest I like both! But both have risk the fans he needs a cover so that your frogs don’t jump into them and then the cut out is dangerous to do it has more risk for yourself and not for your frog.

[@kwanseden5130]

Can you use flex seal all over the inside to weatherproof?

[@lsd_irl9941]

The metal is powercoated, if you do some research on powder coating it normally is very weatherproof, I wouldn't add chemicals that are unnecessary, I just sealed areas that I drilled

[@kwanseden5130]

How long did you wait once completing the build to put the frogs in?

[@AzurielMist]

Awesome looking viv! Just curious if you had any UV lighting in there, as only saw a regular light in there (could be wrong). As whites do need UV for bone development ^^

[@dmc3489]

@LT5 Proven a myth? Please cite any peer reviewed scientific articles supporting that contention if you don't mind. Please and thank you!

[@wadeyyy]

Hey, how did you attach your light? Magnets? Anything I should know about how to do that?

[@lsd_irl9941]

zipties and 100% silicone

[@Jesusisking83592]

I see your put the lights on the inside. Does it not get hot , as in its safe if the frogs touch it. Asking bc im trying to do something similar

[@lsd_irl9941]

Its an LED light! doesn't get hot at all

[@inimici453]

Hey, know it has been a while but hoping you might still respond! How is it holding up so far? Also, what's the fans function? Did you also install a mesh or smth at the lights so they can't reach it? Many thanks in case you do manage to respond :)

[@lsd_irl9941]

I actually upgraded my frogs to a different and bigger ikea cabinet and did a video on that! It has fans, mesh and lights

[@Mae-sbring]

Hi I have a white tree frogs so I just wanted to tell you if your frog gets secondary hyperathydoratysm then remove those pointy plants or it will get worse

[@lsd_irl9941]

Hello are you talking about the snake plants? I havent had any issues with my whites tree frogs, but recently one of my amazon milk frogs developed a tumor like growth around its thyroid/vocal sac. but their enclosure has a different kind of snake plant

[@emelylarsson4945]

What kind of expanding foam did you use?

[@lsd_irl9941]

Great stuff! but I would recommend splurging for the black foam thats in the waterfall sections

[@emelylarsson4945]

@@lsd_irl9941 thanks!😄

[@unikeko96]

How do they get air? Asking bc I think I should buy cabinet this for a gecko

[@lsd_irl9941]

I have fans in it🫡

[@unikeko96]

@@lsd_irl9941 Nice 😮👍🏻

[@brendanquaine3049]

Do you by chance have the link from ikea ? I tried looking it up but can’t find that one

[@lsd_irl9941]

they are all sold out at the moment, bbeen sold out for months

[@wyattdressage2216]

How much did their cost you to setup?

[@lsd_irl9941]

around 200

[@madisonbrown429]

Can you update how this is doing?!

[@lsd_irl9941]

hi bean! I have a new update making a newer bigger enclosure for them! Im also planning on making a video about all of the ikea furniture I have customized and which ones I would recommend

[@DemonOfSnake]

Ale ze sansy w paludarium?

[@garrettgiuffre7298]

ODLA, looks like COCO Puffs

[@BudgetFriendly215]

Is your pup a amstaff?

[@lsd_irl9941]

we have two dogs that we believe are staffies/ staffie mixes :)

[@Curious.Badger]

Funny enough i found pretty much tjis exact build but in a different cabinet for frogs online and then i found this video. Hmmmm. The universe is telling me somwthing.

[@lsd_irl9941]

dooo ittt

[@thepumpkinpatch912]

how many gallons is this?

[@lsd_irl9941]

75:)

[@azerosblank5036]

Will it rust? Or, has it rusted?

[@lsd_irl9941]

none of my enclosures have rusted!

[@azerosblank5036]

@@lsd_irl9941 Good to know. My greatest concern regarding an Ikea Glass Cabinet Build was it rusting after some time due to high humidity.

[@lsd_irl9941]

@@azerosblank5036 because the metal is powder coated there are no issues, but if you drill into it it will need to be sealed

[@sschumer23]

Is this a pet that's good for kids? Ages 12,8 and 3? My kids love reptiles and I could definitely handle 2-3 frogs 😁

[@planetbinz]

Frogs wouldn't be the best for something that kids would want to hold/ handle. Honestly I'd go with a crested gecko and you could still do an enclsoure like this!!

[@evelyngonzalez901]

Update?

[@lsd_irl9941]

hi bean! I have a new update making a newer bigger enclosure for them! Im also planning on making a video about all of the ikea furniture I have customized and which ones I would recommend

[@angei8668]

It's not Isopods tho? Great build anyway.

[@lsd_irl9941]

I have both springtails and isopods just forgot to record :)

[@xmqrzy1909]

you should add in a crested gecko with them!

[@lsd_irl9941]

absolutely not

[@xmqrzy1909]

@@lsd_irl9941 LOL you knwow you can cohab them right?

[@lsd_irl9941]

@@xmqrzy1909 just cause you "can" doesnt mean you should

[@xmqrzy1909]

@@lsd_irl9941 true! wise words

[@ofleaks2238]

Its too small :/

[@lsd_irl9941]

70-80 gallons is too small? what world are you living in

[@elliemckee7258]

XD wtf. Compared to an exo terra vivarium recommend for reptiles and amphibians I'd say this is a decent size. I'm going to get this for my crested gecko it's a perfect height and shouldn't be too difficult to regulate temperature and humidity.

[@lsd_irl9941]

@@elliemckee7258 i have a 90 gal tall for my crestie :)

[@elliemckee7258]

@@lsd_irl9941 That's great. I feel like the normal recommend aren't big enough for them and theyre very active too. What do you use to provide heat and humidity in a bigger tank? Asking for future reference :)

[@lsd_irl9941]

@@elliemckee7258 I live in maryland so my house is already like 50% humidity, my basement is typically between 50-70% so its not hard at all to maintain humidity or temp tbh

[@frubnut1226]

hiii, i know your hands are probably clean, but please where gloves when touching them. their skin is very sensitive and our bare skin is bad for them!