• Waterproof aquatic base — an 85 L water section built into the lower structure, not a tank bonded on afterwards.
• Built-in bottom drain — tap valve, elbow-connector and tubing empty the water section for cleaning without lifting or siphoning.
• Dual front-opening doors — spring-loaded push latches with integrated locks, spanning the full 90 cm width.
• Lockable stainless steel screen top — full UVB and infrared transmission, removable for deep cleans.
• Three-tier adjustable ventilation — vertical airflow design that cuts condensation on the front glass.
• Raised bottom frame — clear space underneath for a heat mat, kept out of standing water.
• Six self-closing rear inlets — routes probe cables, misting lines and pump tubing, including a dedicated pump or waterfall feed.

Figures 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.

All 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.

Water 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.

In 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.

Not 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.

Suited 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.

Not 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.

The 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.

Open 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.

Empty 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.

• A thermostatically controlled heat mat sized to the raised bottom frame, from our Exo Terra range.
• A UVB lamp and fixture matched to the species kept, mounted using that lamp's own gradient table.
• A small submersible pump for a waterfall or water-movement feature in the aquatic zone.
• Substrate suited to a humid, semi-aquatic setup, plus a background cut for the 90 x 90 cm rear panel.

Covered 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.

Can this hold a permanent waterfall feature?

Yes — 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.

Is the floor strong enough for this once it's set up?

Check 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.

Can I keep aquatic turtles or crabs in the water section?

Species 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.

How does this compare to the Medium/X-Tall?

Same 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.