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Wiring?
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Wiring?

What is everyone doing for wires? I’m worried drilling the acrylic will crack it. I’ve got the akerbar and have some lights and a humidifier. Total three wires.

u/Sharp_Wishbone_9362 — 13 hours ago
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Question about cabinet and shelving compatibility.

I've browsed this subreddit for an answer to my question, but I couldn't seem to find one.

Due to the price of the Milsbo and the absurd $170 delivery fee from Ikea, I am opting to purchase the Unicoly, which seems to be a comparable cabinet.

My question pertains to acrylic shelving kits from Etsy. I am curious if the kits designed for the Milsbo, such as this one, are compatible with the Unicoly.

Does anyone have any experience or insights here? Thanks in advance if you do! 😁

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u/InterstellrNomad — 17 hours ago
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New addition to my cabinet. Has anyone done this?

I’m growing these for my turtles

Edit: I do not have a fish tank yet plats just arrived so I had to come up with a temporary solution, I’m also planning to get a bubbler. Turtles are outside in my pond and I don’t want the plants to overgrow it.
The BOWL IS FULLY ON THE SHELF LOL

u/RoseyLatte — 1 day ago
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Fan Help PLEASE

I’m posting the photo of my akerbar setup again to get attention.
How do I mount my 80mm ac infinity fan inside my akerbar? I am maintaining 94-95RH literally 24/7 so I’m adding a fan for circulation. I’m currently printing pegboards for the back wall and drip trays for underneath but I can’t figure out a good way to mount this fan inside!

PLEASE HELP LMAO

u/Cute-Discount-4108 — 2 days ago
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Ahh so excited! 🌿💓✨

Had to convince my bf this would make cute decor and he eventually agreed and helped me put it together 🤣 caught him staring at them earlier! 🥰🌱

u/rosesforbree — 6 days ago
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milsbo tall shelf mods?

i recently set up a milsbo tall cabinet, and my philodendron melanochrysum is already outgrowing the shelving the cabinet came with, so i need to install some new shelving

where do you all buy alternate shelving for your milsbo? i found a shop on etsy but thought id come here for recommendations as well! looking for triangular shelves specifically and mounting peg boards for smaller rectangular shelves

pic of my cabinet shortly after i finished installation!

u/moony-padfoot-prongs — 5 days ago
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A few months into cabinet ownership…

I’ve moved a few to ambient and I’ve lost some entirely (that Carol Knight begonia is on its last legs and I have no idea why) but overall they all seem happy.

Top left is selaginella brownii, a variegated Dark Phoenix tissue culture, a jewel orchid, a mounted Bulbophyllum freitagii that’s starting to perk up after recent shipping, and my African Violet tucked in between them all.

Top right is a Philodendron melanochrysum, and an Anthurium clarinervium.

Top level stays around 75-80% humidity with a small USB fan to move air around and the bottom is 60%~ which could be better but I like having a lower humidity zone for other stuff that may not need it as high.

Bottom left and right is a strawberry begonia, an Autumn Ember begonia, a Don Miller begonia, my drosera spatulata that are recovering from shipping as well, and (the favorite) begonia amphioxus.

u/vapemustache — 5 days ago
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Lighting advice: 2 SANSI T8 25W waterproof tubes vs 4x Barrina T5 for an IKEA Milsbo Tall cabinet?

Hi everyone,

Newbie here :)

I’m currently setting up an IKEA Milsbo Tall cabinet and I’m trying to finalize my lighting setup. I'd really appreciate some advices. Sorry for the probable grammar mistakes, english isn't my first language.

I’m really on the fence between two options:

- Option A: Two SANSI T8 25W Full Spectrum LED tubes (IP54 waterproof rated) with one at the top and one at the middle shelf level.

- Option B: Four Barrina T5 60cm/2ft tubes.

My main hesitation with the Barrina T5s is the lack of waterproofing/IP rating. Since the humidity inside the cabinet will be consistently high, I’m worried about safety, corrosion, or short lifespans with non-waterproof lights.

On the flip side, SANSI's IP54 rating gives me peace of mind, but I want to make sure the light output and heat management are right.

For those running Barrina T5s in high-humidity cabinets, have you experienced any safety or rust issues over time?

Or is the IP54 protection on the SANSI T8 a much smarter move long-term?

Will 2x SANSI 25W tubes provide enough light coverage compared to 4x Barrina T5s for light-hungry plants like Monstera Thai Cons and alocasias?

Should I be concerned about heat buildup with two 25W SANSI tubes in a closed cabinet, or is their ceramic design efficient enough?

I’d love to hear feedback from anyone who has tested either setup (or switched from Barrina to SANSI)!

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u/CommitteeSea2357 — 6 days ago
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Rudsta - to seal or not to seal?

Just wondering if it’s worth completely disassembling my Facebook market Rudsta to weatherstrip seal it or not. Our house in the summer stays between 65-60% humidity and drops to about 55% in the winter. I plan on having a good mix of plants in it, pothos, anthurium, alocasia etc

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u/Unfair-Board2925 — 7 days ago
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Akerbar Greenhouse

It took me a couple of days and three different tries with different types of weather stripping/sealant but I finally got this to hold humidity really well. It’s sitting at 92%RH with the temp inside holding at 81% with the barrina T5 on for 14h/day. I’m working on printing trays for the bottom and a pegboard for the back. What else do I NEED for this besides a little fan that I’ll be ordering on Amazon tonight

u/Cute-Discount-4108 — 7 days ago