I Made a Jungle Terrarium For a Tiny Frog, Here’s How!

In this video I’ll be creating a lush jungle vivarium for an adorable tiny tree frog! I’ll take you though the step by step process, including creating the background, making an effective hardscape & adding the plants. Enjoy the video:)
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Materials:
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Substrate:
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Sphagnum moss: amzn.to/3Et2kcN
Orchid bark: amzn.to/3EtoLyM
Charcoal: amzn.to/3Z2RUZs
Worm castings: amzn.to/3u6ZGXQ
Misting nozzle:
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Cork panels- amzn.to/3Tuavxt
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Leaf litter- amzn.to/3vekKg1
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Sphagnum moss- Sphagnum moss: amzn.to/3Et2kcN
Stainless steel staples- amzn.to/43aBj9c
LED light- amzn.to/3wJyyiZ
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Terrarium substrate: terrariumdesigns.co.uk/produc...
Misting nozzle (6mm):
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Nozzle- amzn.to/3TDX1j3
Tubing- amzn.to/3wOFhsb
Cork panels- fantasticfrogs.co.uk/product/...
Aquarium silicone- amzn.to/48QPeDV
Gorilla glue- amzn.to/43cCtAZ
Superglue- amzn.to/3PdZUF4
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Window screen mesh- amzn.to/49Kvfqr
Sphagnum moss- amzn.to/49IHKTC
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UVB- amzn.to/3IBlQ8B
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Plant list:
Neoregelia super fireball
Marcgravia sintenisii
Marcgravia dark brown
Markgravia umbellata red
Marcgravia small round
Marcgravia bronze
Oak leaf creeping fig
Philodendron verucossum
Philodendron Micans
Philodendron scandens
Solanum Ecuador
Ficus sagittata
Begonia lita
Begonia thelmae
Peperomia emarginella
Peperomia caperata
Lilaeopsis novae-zealandiae
Christmas moss
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[@TerrariumDesigns]

Materials: Amazon Links United States(affiliate links) Substrate: Coco fibre: amzn.to/3Kprihf Sphagnum moss: amzn.to/3Et2kcN Orchid bark: amzn.to/3EtoLyM Charcoal: amzn.to/3Z2RUZs Worm castings: amzn.to/3u6ZGXQ Misting nozzle: Push fittings- amzn.to/48OZIT8 Nozzle- amzn.to/4c7ogtm Tubing- amzn.to/3TvhmHc Cork panels- amzn.to/3Tuavxt Aquarium silicone- amzn.to/3PYT5WY Gorilla glue- amzn.to/4c8wpxt Superglue- amzn.to/3CpLHNX Mopani wood- amzn.to/4cbpuE6 Spiderwood- amzn.to/43cJhyK Driftwood- amzn.to/3wNg6pO Leaf litter- amzn.to/3vekKg1 Coarse filter foam- amzn.to/3ZUcJYA Window screen mesh- amzn.to/4caz1Lg Sphagnum moss- Sphagnum moss: amzn.to/3Et2kcN Stainless steel staples- amzn.to/43aBj9c LED light- amzn.to/3wJyyiZ UVB- amzn.to/3V9SFky Terrarium tools- amzn.to/3HJDBmY Amazon Links United Kingdom (affiliate links) Terrarium substrate: terrariumdesigns.co.uk/products/premium-terrarium-substrate Misting nozzle (6mm): Push fittings- amzn.to/43auhBk Nozzle- amzn.to/3TDX1j3 Tubing- amzn.to/3wOFhsb Cork panels- fantasticfrogs.co.uk/product/eco-expanded-cork-panels-2/ Aquarium silicone- amzn.to/48QPeDV Gorilla glue- amzn.to/43cCtAZ Superglue- amzn.to/3PdZUF4 Mopani wood- amzn.to/3wMtDhr Spiderwood- amzn.to/3PC3bOf Driftwood- amzn.to/3uSDOR6 Leaf litter- amzn.to/4cbjxqo Coarse filter foam- amzn.to/48QkYcd Window screen mesh- amzn.to/49Kvfqr Sphagnum moss- amzn.to/49IHKTC Stainless steel staples- amzn.to/43cCogF LED light- amzn.to/4c9xvZZ UVB- amzn.to/3IBlQ8B Terrarium tools- amzn.to/3k9lCgk

[@IrrvelevantElephant36521]

Okay man ✅ Thats a bunch of materials pretty cool

[@petsforlife8651]

Thanks for helping :)

[@Foogle..]

Would love to see Grogu have a family. 🙂Cool build/video!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Me too! Thank you😃

[@JustPenpen13]

Me to

[@ashclayton699]

I love that you did this entire build without the use of expanding foam. That cork background looks absolutely stunning, this is the technique I've been looking for!

[@Stephen-jw8ci]

using beautiful terrariums to weigh down the cork panels is such a flex. great work as always

[@TerrariumDesigns]

A lot of time went into this one, hope you enjoy it!💚

[@kavindudilshan7108]

Finaly you did it.This vivarium making video is my dream

[@HarryPotterDoc-sf5ui]

Yaa ❤❤❤❤

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you enjoyed it😃

[@kavindudilshan7108]

Bro plz do a video about how to make a misting system

[@DropEmDavis]

Love the vids any chance you could do a small turtle habitat??

[@ElementAir83]

That philodendron really does steal the show, doesn't it! Really nice build

[@foxyred303]

Yes breeding frogs and making a water area would be so cool to watch them grow.

[@Pirate_jakal]

This is the Terrarium we have all been waiting for🎉

[@lostInExotics]

Carving down the cork tile to make it more uniform is genius!

[@scourge2bunnies]

This vivarium is beautiful. I love the spiderwood. However after the frog, the log is the star of the show. I’ve never seen a piece of driftwood that looks like Godzilla before. So cool!

[@Ladonnasofranko]

I thought the same thing! Lol

[@TerrariumDesigns]

It’s a really cool piece! & now you’ve said it, it really does look like Godzilla😅

[@SquidgytheGreat]

I own Whites Tree Frogs (Kent, UK) and never heard you could get cork panels! Would have REALLY helped with my build rather than spray foam. Whites need a less humid environment so had great fun finding plants that survive in that climate (English ivy, golden pothos, arrowhead etc). Amazing vid as always

[@Gato_comunista21]

I speak Spanish but I still love your videos, the terrariums you make are really beautiful 💚

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you enjoyed the video😃

[@jeremyfrost2636]

You type in English really well, there were zero mistakes in this comment.

[@Carto20]

​@@jeremyfrost2636there was one but even most English speakers don't do it, before the but you put a comma

[@xrodr2]

The late additions really pull it together. I also really like how excited you sound about the plants you've included

[@rebeccaampuero2347]

What a gorgeous habitat!! Your little tree frog must be thrilled (or at least will be once he's used to it).

[@ReverseArtist]

the shot near the end in the dark room with only the Terrarium lit up so naturally is stunning and gives me the feels

[@jparker785]

Definitely give him a friend. Then, you'll have to make room for all the babies, so we get another video! 😊✌️

[@egernman12]

I love it! I would love to see a terrarium, with Orchids included.

[@aiden.0690]

Looks amazing he’s gonna love it in there

[@tammysellers3089]

Absolutely breathtaking!❤

[@brooksplayzofficial]

Dude you inspire me and you are the best❤

[@kimberlycurry6549]

Facts!

[@kimberlycurry6549]

Dreaming of an eco system like this. So satisfying.

[@danasmith8557]

That's gorgeous!!! You did great !!!!!❤

[@Birdie_1991]

Looks Gorgeous. If i wasn't a guitar player id definitely be a Terrarium builder in another life.

[@metukkalover1]

i have always wanted to make a frog terrarium, and this really boosted my confidence into start making one. Thanks boss!😎

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad I could help!😃

[@jeremyfrost2636]

Good luck!

[@cerisekappes580]

Stunning build!! ❤😊❤

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@cerisekappes580]

@@TerrariumDesigns you are welcome 🤗

[@JustPenpen13]

I really want to see grogu have a family it would make a great video

[@austinmaxwell9519]

Awesome stuff!! I really love your videos and all the time and effort you put into them. Keep up the good work!

[@DDryTaste]

As for plant suggestions, maybe something like a warm growing lepanthes would look great? There's tons of cool miniature orchids that would look great in this tank.

[@MarkBoda]

That cork backdrop would be great as a full wall as the 3d layering & sculpting looks great. Fantastic job!

[@stolid_3]

i would love to see a pennywort terrarium with other plants that grow with it as that’s what lives around me.

[@austinmaxwell9519]

I think some anthuriums would make an excellent addition as well!

[@tufailahmad1310]

Grogu is lucky to have you it's awesome thank u so much for giving this much time and patience for making this wonderful video we live 😊❤ I'm subbed 💖

[@chickenfist1554]

I think it looks awesome, and I especially appreciate the links to UK sites for products used. The one thing I'd add is branches, both horizontal and vertical as it currently looks more suitable for Dart frogs than Tree frogs. It'll also provide extra places for moss and other plants to be added :)

[@kavindudilshan7108]

Do video about your all terrariums, vivariums,paludarium and aquascaping tanks

[@erikm8372]

I’m so glad I found your channel… And I’ve been doing this stuff since… 2007 or ‘08? Since I was 19? Lol. 🤔 If only there were channels like yours back then, my earlier setups wouldn’t have been so… “simple”. 😛 But in time, we learn. And your videos are full of such useful information. Stuff that literally seems obvious when I realize what it actually is... like, “why didn’t I ever notice that?” Even basic things, like saving the cork background shavings? Genius! And the siphon method for draining water out? Also genius.. saves me drilling a hole, finding the right tubing, sealing it, worrying that it’s going to eventually leak, etc. So… seriously, thank you! 😂

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you found the video useful & thanks for the support😃

[@lighttrustx]

Always enjoy watching your new videos every weekend. Another gorgeous design that i would love to recreate one day for poison dart frogs as those are one of my favorite animals

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you for watching:) poison dart frogs are amazing for sure!

[@briankeithlinville6202]

Fascinating. I'd love to see more of the little fellow make his way through the environment.

[@nicholasvellios6555]

Great setup! I really enjoy your channel. I especially love how you always wait to post your videos until the tanks have matured for a couple of months. I'd love to see more on Grogu and on your other frogs, if you can oblige!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you enjoyed the video! I always think it adds to the video with an update on how it’s growing:) appreciate your support!

[@kavindudilshan7108]

Plz do a video about how to make a misting system

[@kimberlycurry6549]

Agree

[@desert_dunes5324]

"Going to put on some heavy objects to keep it in place" Only Terrarium Designs could use terrariums as a tool in the process of BUILDING ANOTHER terrarium

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Haha, had it do it!😅

[@lollipop2604]

YES ILL BE INTERESTED IN BABY FROGS SO CUTE!!!🐸

[@curvingfyre6810]

Cork panels like these are basically compressed cork bark, so you could 100% recycle those shavings as an aerating and composting substrate component

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Didn’t think of that, great suggestion:)

[@frankfedder6153]

Magnificent

[@Marie_Danielle]

C'est vraiment superbe! Comme tu dis 'breath taking'! J'aime particulièrement ce que tu fais pour donner au background de liège un aspect naturel. J’apprécie aussi qu'on peut voir que tes arrangements fonctionnent vraiment avec une vue du résultat 4 mois plus tard. Continue.

[@rekhanandan4675]

I really like your ecosystems Suggestion - Try making a large paludarium build with frogs and maybe crabs

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks! May have something like that in the works👀😃

[@BuddyTheBudgie200]

I LOVE IT!!!! SO BEAUTIFUL! ❤❤❤❤ You lil froggy will be so happy! ❤

[@meanderinmelancholic]

As a beginning enthusiast with both terrariums and vivariums, this is one of my favorite build videos so far! (And I've watched HOURS of them.) I love that the way you put together the background was so simple and accessible. It's nice to feel like I could do something like this too! The plant selections were absolutely superb, including the later additions. Peperomias are some of my favorites. And using the spiderwood to make those roots down the walls and the back was an amazing touch!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Really glad you enjoyed the video & thanks for the comment:)

[@RawYoghurt]

Loving the content! Just an idea that I haven't seen anyone try, what about a terrarium centered around chillies and other spicy plants. I don't know if it would work but it might be worth a try!

[@matteom2228]

I’m a newbie but I would definitively add some colourful fittonia

[@joelh6514]

Beautiful. Peperomia prostrata is my favorite and definitely recommended

[@M31292]

It looks amazing! What I miss in many terrariums like this is ferns and horsetails. I find them being the archetype plants in jungle and woodlands together with moss. And they add to that prehistoric vibe that a junglesetting gives me. Maybe they are difficult to grow in terrariums I don't know, I'm just an observer, viewer... Looking forward to the next video!

[@jeremyfrost2636]

I've never tried horsetails in a terrarium, but I have a fern in my isopod terrarium and it's pretty easy. Not the easiest plant I've EVER dealt with, but not hard either.

[@user-qm9yb6pf6w]

definitively love this one, just thinking it would be better if there's some vines horizontally from upper part of the scape

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Cool idea!😃

[@binethweerakoon5806]

amazing work 👏. I think high humidity loving orchids would do great in your terrarium with a small pop of colour with their blooms.

[@leesapollo]

I’ve never worked with cork panels but they looked great after you got the drill on them.

[@user-xe4jh4oi5j]

Amazing ❤❤❤

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks😃

[@campiagn]

Sometimes I have the feeling you are advertising these springtails 😂 Love your videos mate 😎

[@aquahobby1982]

❤❤❤❤ what a beautiful set up❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 feeling inspired

[@SamairaMehta-zr9se]

Yes I would love it if a lady frog comes

[@spencerhenry800]

Will you please do a Hawaiian Paradise Island themed terrarium?

[@IrrvelevantElephant36521]

Man i wish i knew how to make my own living, healthy and alive ecosystem with animals in them 🐢

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Give it a go!:)

[@IrrvelevantElephant36521]

@@TerrariumDesigns okay fellow English brother from the uk from the USA 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🇬🇧

[@josejuanlopezguerrero6215]

En verdad este amigo es un artista de éste fantástico mundo natural. Muchas gracias por enseñar a elaborar y aconsejar de materiales fáciles de comprar y uno mismo construir "gracias amigo"

[@Cas1_YT]

Its absolutely amazing!

[@josejuanlopezguerrero6215]

Oh qué bien... Hermoso terrario y el huésped que lo habita. Y como todo lo que este amigo realiza es absolutamente admirable, y para variar hoy aprendí gracias a él, algo nuevo "muchas gracias por compartir sus conocimientos con nosotros" ¡Bye!

[@benenter8739]

I think the reason the log looks prehistoric is because it’s shaped like a T-Rex! And that Philodendron is stunning!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Haha it really does!😅

[@user-dk5vj2br1o]

I thought the same thing omg!!😂

[@2strke_Life]

Love your Videos wery nice Build the promelia are wery beautiful

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it😃

[@DragonScale2002]

I noticed that pepperomia addition almost immediately when you cut to the "4 months later". That in conjunction with the bromeliads, makes me think maybe a tiny bit more purple/red accents throughout the setup may be a nice touch. Maybe some tradescantia pallida in some of the low light background areas might be nice? Just throwing some thoughts out there. Thanks for the build!

[@montezmontez8887]

I just discovered your channel and it serves as a beautiful guide for me, you made my day better friend, thank you.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Love to hear this, glad you enjoyed the video:)

[@jianchierentin2546]

Your art is AWESOME!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@aylacoke6014]

i loooove the vine look from the spider wood !

[@idancalif5777]

I fucking love your work. well done. keep it up!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Appreciate the support!

[@wikyWargaming]

My only quip with pretty much all tree frog enclosures I come across is that you can see the misting system. If it were mine, I would blend the nozzles into the background, at least a little bit. No notes otherwise!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Very good point, the nozzles certainly stick out more then I’d like

[@elizabethhammond1348]

Brilliant!

[@susanbentham5352]

Love this!!!!

[@Scemoth]

Have you done a tutorial on how to propagate plants by chance? Or how to start making your own hardscapes etc? I used to have Flower Beetles and I’d love to get more and have a full ecosystem for them!

[@AnthonyFerretti-go7hu]

i love this 200000/0.1

[@ausfrogs]

you should add some mini epithytic orchids!!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Love that idea!

[@thomassiebenburgen6464]

wonderful! Thanks and greetings from Germany,Thomas

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you enjoyed the video & thanks for watching:)

[@analogcringe403]

Personally, I think it’s good. If other people think it’s bad, don’t listen to them.❤

[@kavindudilshan7108]

Finaly❤😊

[@TerrariumDesigns]

🐸

[@kavindudilshan7108]

​@@TerrariumDesignsLove from sri lanka 😊

[@Guishan_Lingyou]

It was mentioned in the video that gorilla glue expands. Definitely something to keep in mind because it can be a real pain to clean up if it expands into places you don't want it.

[@DERI_BAHTIAR]

Terrarium yang sangat indah,terlihat alami ..

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks!

[@joynobkhatun2280]

Tnx, buddy

[@Jjsujuj]

I want that frog Soo bad😊

[@Ladonnasofranko]

I love what you have created. Very inspiring! What type of heat source did you use to maintain humidity levels?

[@unittwophoto]

the only thing id change, is to have the misters in the front two corners pointing inwards, they would be a bit less of an eyesore that way

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Good suggestion, it does stick out a bit more then I’d like

[@user-yk3qx9gc9r]

wow is good idea

[@raihakingi6954]

I love ur vids 😊🎉

[@Kumbomen]

Nice video

[@RayFigueroa12]

i think you should've added a little water pool in the foreground, although it might be more maintenance i think it would be worth it

[@Isaac-px1jx]

I would love to see they’re babies that would be really cool!😎

[@luccapretto5637]

another incredible video! with absolutly respect to u, I'm wondering what do u do for living? ❤

[@catsandothercoolstuff935]

Can you do a spotted marsh frog terrarium?

[@jeanniewilson8015]

Love these terrarium builds. How do you prepare the lotus seed pots for use so they don’t get moldy?

[@TerrariumDesigns]

I didn’t do anything to prepare it, it did form a small amount of mold after a couple weeks but it’s cleared up on its own in no time:)

[@L3-33-D.point.attacker]

Nice

[@the1stJabneel]

Beautiful job... Finished my first vivarium that I'm hoping to house dart frogs in a few months once it establishes. Looking to add a misting system and I like the idea of building my own rather than a premade one as well, so thank you for the links as to what you used. How long have you been building vivariums?

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Good luck with your build, dart frogs are awesome little creatures. I’ve been building them for about 3 years:)

[@silasfoulon]

Wauw, this is looking beautiful👍👍🌿 Where did you keep the frog while you where building and acclimating the tank?

[@TerrariumDesigns]

He was just in a temporary 30x30x45 exo terra:)

[@summitspringboard7159]

Beautiful build! Which misting system are you using for this terrarium?

[@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel]

Do you feel like the Cork board works better than the spray foam?

[@naimsalah06]

👌

[@stefanbaas]

Hi! Amazing project, I would love to ask your for some advice if you could spare the time🫶🏻. I'm planning on adopting some poison dart frogs. Could you tell me your experience of terrariums impacting the humidity and smell of the room it's in (given regular cleaning). Also what would be your best setup for regulating temperature and humidity inside of the terrarium for my froggos? Thank you in advance, Stefan.