{"product_id":"exo-terra-pro-paludarium-large-x-tall-90-x-45-x-90cm","title":"Exo Terra Pro Paludarium Large\/X-Tall 90 x 45 x 90cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe flagship Pro Paludarium, built for a real water feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Exo Terra Pro Paludarium Large\/X-Tall (PT4414) is a 90 x 45 x 90 cm glass enclosure with a fully waterproof base holding an 85 L aquatic zone — enough for a genuine waterfall build, a swimming pool for turtles or crabs, or a mudskipper habitat with room to move. It's the biggest footprint in the range, giving the most floor space for both the land shelf and the water below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof aquatic base\u003c\/strong\u003e — an 85 L water section built into the lower structure, not a tank bonded on afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in bottom drain\u003c\/strong\u003e — tap valve, elbow-connector and tubing empty the water section for cleaning without lifting or siphoning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual front-opening doors\u003c\/strong\u003e — spring-loaded push latches with integrated locks, spanning the full 90 cm width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLockable stainless steel screen top\u003c\/strong\u003e — full UVB and infrared transmission, removable for deep cleans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-tier adjustable ventilation\u003c\/strong\u003e — vertical airflow design that cuts condensation on the front glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaised bottom frame\u003c\/strong\u003e — clear space underneath for a heat mat, kept out of standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix self-closing rear inlets\u003c\/strong\u003e — routes probe cables, misting lines and pump tubing, including a dedicated pump or waterfall feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExo Terra Pro Paludarium Large\/X-Tall (PT4414)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 x 45 x 90 cm (W x D x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 mm sides and doors, 8 mm base panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater section capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal enclosure volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 363 L (96 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreen\/ventilation clearance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDoors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x front-opening, spring-latch with lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight, empty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight, aquatic zone filled\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 129.5 kg (44.5 kg empty + 85 L water)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigures are Exo Terra's published Pro Paludarium technical specifications for PT4414. \"Weight, aquatic zone filled\" adds only the water section's own weight — substrate, hardscape, background, a pump and land-zone furnishings add further load on top of this figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Pro Paludarium do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three sizes share the same waterproof base, drain kit, lockable screen top and door design — the difference is footprint and how much aquatic zone you get to landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDoors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater section capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal enclosure volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight, empty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\/X-Tall (PT4406)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 x 45 x 90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.5 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 182 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\/X-Tall (PT4410)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 x 45 x 90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 242 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\/X-Tall (PT4414)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 x 45 x 90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 363 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater section capacity is the volume of the waterproof base when filled to a working level, taken from Exo Terra's own Pro Paludarium technical datasheet — not the total box volume. All three sizes use 6 mm glass on the sides and door with an 8 mm base panel, and give a 260 mm clearance zone above the main chamber for fixtures and cabling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included, and not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the box: the Pro Paludarium enclosure with a pre-drilled drain, the bottom drain kit (tubing, elbow-connector, tap valve and gasket), the lockable stainless steel screen top, and the raised bottom frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot included: heat mat, heat lamp or ceramic heater, UVB lamp and fixture, thermostat, water pump, background, substrate, hardscape, live plants, misting system and livestock. See Goes well with below for what to add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to species that genuinely use a water feature — fire-bellied toads, crabs, mudskippers and similar semi-aquatic animals, plus larger dart frog or tree frog groups that benefit from the extra floor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suited to large monitors, tegus or big constrictors — the doors and frame aren't built for that scale of animal — and not a substitute for a dedicated filtered aquarium if you're planning a permanent fish population; the aquatic base is a habitat feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetting up heat and UVB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 260 mm clearance above the main chamber gives room to mount a dome, UVB fixture or ceramic holder above the screen without it sitting hard against the mesh. Across a 90 cm span it's normal to run two heat and UVB zones rather than one — check the heat-gradient or UV-index-by-distance table published on each lamp's own product page before positioning perches, and always run a heat source through its own thermostat rather than straight off a powerpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the tap valve on the bottom drain to empty the water section for cleaning — no siphon or lifting required. Wipe down the screen top periodically so UVB transmission isn't reduced by dust or mineral build-up, and check the drain seal with a shallow test fill before fully setting up. If you're running a waterfall or pump, budget time for a periodic pump and plumbing check alongside the drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpty weight is 44.5 kg, rising to roughly 129.5 kg once the aquatic zone is filled — this enclosure's total box volume (approx. 363 L) is well over the 200 L mark where floor loading matters. Confirm your stand, cabinet and floor can carry the filled weight plus substrate, hardscape and any water feature before finishing the build, and get help moving the empty unit into place — at 44.5 kg it is not a one-person lift up stairs or through tight doorways. Any heat source needs its own thermostat; running a heat mat or lamp without one risks overheating the enclosure and its occupants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thermostatically controlled heat mat sized to the raised bottom frame, from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exo-terra\"\u003eExo Terra range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA UVB lamp and fixture matched to the species kept, mounted using that lamp's own gradient table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small submersible pump for a waterfall or water-movement feature in the aquatic zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstrate suited to a humid, semi-aquatic setup, plus a background cut for the 90 x 90 cm rear panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the consumer guarantees you're entitled to under Australian Consumer Law, in addition to any manufacturer terms Exo Terra publishes for the Pro Paludarium range. This is a large, heavy glass item shipped via freight rather than standard parcel courier; two-person delivery handling is recommended given the 44.5 kg empty weight, and you should plan the same for unpacking and positioning it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan this hold a permanent waterfall feature?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the rear inlets and drain system are designed to support a pump feed and return, making a built waterfall practical in the 85 L aquatic zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the floor strong enough for this once it's set up?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck before you buy — filled weight runs to roughly 129.5 kg before substrate and hardscape, and the enclosure itself needs a stand or cabinet rated for that load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I keep aquatic turtles or crabs in the water section?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies like crabs and mudskippers suit the aquatic zone well; for turtles, check individual species' minimum water depth and land-basking requirements against this enclosure's dimensions before committing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does this compare to the Medium\/X-Tall?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame height and dual-door layout, but the Large\/X-Tall adds 30 cm of width and 28 L more water capacity — see the comparison table above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ExoTerra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774121038115,"sku":"EPT15","price":1345.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/EPT15_5_4efe47b4-6691-4402-b295-296f4e0fd635.jpg?v=1782875538","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/exo-terra-pro-paludarium-large-x-tall-90-x-45-x-90cm","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}