{"product_id":"bioscape-paludarium-open-front-60-x-45-x-90cm-8mm","title":"Bioscape Paludarium Open Front 60 x 45 x 90cm 8mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tall, open-front glass paludarium built for a full aquatic-to-canopy display.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bioscape Paludarium Open Front measures 60 × 45 × 90 cm and steps up to 8mm ultra-clear glass to handle the taller water column, with a 30cm-high front panel setting the practical waterline beneath an open top built for planting, misting and a real vertical land zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8mm ultra-clear glass\u003c\/strong\u003e — thicker than the smaller 45×45×60cm model, sized for the additional water-side pressure this taller enclosure carries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90cm of build height\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough vertical space for a genuine terrestrial zone above the waterline: climbing branches, epiphytes and a canopy layer rather than a shallow shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-front design\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front panel stops at 30cm, leaving the rest of the height open for hand access, drainage and airflow into the land zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBare glass enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e — sold as the tank only, so filtration, lighting, heating and drainage are specified to suit your own build rather than a generic kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExternal dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlass thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront panel height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. water-zone volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 45 × 90 cm (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8mm ultra-clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~60–76L*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Calculated from the internal footprint at the 30cm front panel height. Bioscape doesn't publish a water-zone litre rating for this open-front design — actual usable volume will be lower once substrate, drainage layer and hardscape are built in.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included, and what's not\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is the glass enclosure only — filter, light, heater, lid, background and stand are all separate. At 90cm tall, most keepers also add a drainage layer and false bottom before substrate, which this listing doesn't include either. Bioscape doesn't specify a cover for this open-front design, so confirm with us before ordering if a secure lid is essential for what you're keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExternal dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlass thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront panel height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. water-zone volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaludarium Open Front 45×45×60cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 × 45 × 60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~30–38L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaludarium Open Front 60×45×90cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 45 × 90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~60–76L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 60×45×90cm is the larger of the two open-front paludariums Bioscape builds this way. The extra height over the 45×45×60cm model is what makes the difference — it's the size to choose when you want a real climbing zone above the water, for larger amphibians, bigger reptile species, or a more established planted terrestrial layer, rather than a shallow shelf above a shallow front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for larger freshwater paludarium and riparium builds, and reptile or amphibian enclosures where a genuine vertical land zone matters — taller frog and gecko species, or larger aquatic-terrestrial turtles needing both swimming depth and a proper basking climb. Not suitable as a sealed aquarium filled above the 30cm front panel, and not sized for a tabletop — check floor space and structural support before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlacement and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a large, heavy piece of glass before you've added water, substrate or hardscape — plan for a two-person lift and a stand or cabinet rated for the combined weight once built and filled. Bioscape doesn't publish an empty or filled weight for this model; if floor loading is a concern for your room or stand, get in touch before ordering so we can help you check.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean glass with an aquarium-safe cleaner rather than household glass cleaner, which can leave a residue that's harmful to fish and amphibians. With a build this size, check the silicone seams every few months, particularly along the base and the open-front edge, which sees the most contact during planting and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA filter and heater sized to your final built water volume rather than the gross tank size, a full-spectrum light rated for live plants across a 90cm depth, and a background or foam back wall to give climbing species more usable surface and to hide equipment from the display side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered against manufacturing defects under Bioscape's warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. As a large glass item this ships with additional packaging and may be subject to freight surcharges — contact us for a freight quote to your postcode before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need two people to move this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — at 90cm tall and 8mm glass throughout, this is a two-person lift even before it's furnished. Have your final placement ready before unboxing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it come with a filter, light or heater?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — it's the glass enclosure only. Filtration, lighting and heating are chosen separately to suit your finished water volume and livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I fill it to the top like a standard aquarium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The front panel is 30cm high, which sets the practical waterline for this design — the open section above it isn't built to hold water pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between this and the 45×45×60cm model?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one is taller and deeper all round, with 8mm glass instead of 6mm and roughly double the approximate water-zone volume. 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