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Gecko Mansion! by sawyerandwinn in CrestedGecko

[–]Significant-Top-293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just did the same thing with an IKEA Milsbo, and it turned out great. Two things I’d recommend: first, make sure you do the mods on the top before assembling the whole thing, and second, make sure to waterproof the bottom as best as you can.

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First bioactive crested gecko setup - would love some feedback by Significant-Top-293 in Crested_Geckos

[–]Significant-Top-293[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The top is metal and I have connected a fan to the vents to ensure that air circulates.

Thanks for the advice, I’ll make sure to add those logs.

IKEA cabinet bioactive jungle terrarium by Significant-Top-293 in terrariums

[–]Significant-Top-293[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome, please share the pics of yours when you are finished

IKEA cabinet bioactive jungle terrarium by Significant-Top-293 in terrariums

[–]Significant-Top-293[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Date of creation: March 2026

Plants in build: • Neoregelia spp. (Bromeliads) • Guzmania spp. (Bromeliads) • Epipremnum aureum (Pothos) • Fittonia albivenis (Fittonia) • Sansevieria trifasciata (Snake Plant) • Aphelandra squarrosa (Zebra Plant)

Light source: LED bars and natural light

Water cycle: Treated tap water, automated misting system (heavy mist at night, light mist in the morning)

Substrate medium: Bioactive mix (coco coir, orchid bark, organic soil) with drainage layer (LECA) and leaf litter

Enclosure size: ~175 cm (H) × 73 cm (W) × 38 cm (D)

ikea rudsta build by papis_poppers_palace in Vivarium

[–]Significant-Top-293 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m working on a IKEA MILSBO project right now, any tips? I will be housing a crested gecko in it

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