Exo Terra Pro Paludarium Medium / X-Tall 60 x 45 x 90cm

• Waterproof aquatic base – a 57 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, splitting access across the wider front pane.
• 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 without leaving a gap.

Figures are Exo Terra's published Pro Paludarium technical specifications for PT4410. "Weight, aquatic zone filled" adds only the water section's own weight – substrate, hardscape, background 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, background, substrate, hardscape, live plants, misting system and livestock. See Goes well with below for what to add.

Suited to small-to-medium arboreal and semi-aquatic species that benefit from a genuine swimming area – larger dart frog groups, tree frogs, and climbers kept in pairs where the extra floor width matters.

Not suited to large monitors, tegus or big constrictors – the doors and frame aren't built for that scale of animal – and not intended as a standalone fish tank; the aquatic base is a habitat feature, not a filtered aquarium.

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. With two doors and a wider basking area, it's common to run separate heat and UVB zones side by side – 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.

Empty weight is 33.5 kg, rising to roughly 90.5 kg once the aquatic zone is filled – this enclosure's total box volume (approx. 242 L) puts it over the 200 L mark where floor loading matters. Set it on a stand or cabinet rated for the filled weight plus substrate and hardscape before finishing the build. 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.
• Substrate suited to a humid, semi-aquatic setup.
• A background cut for the 60 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 – expect freight (not standard parcel) delivery, and two-person handling is recommended given the 33.5 kg empty weight.

Is the stand or cabinet included?

No – this listing is the enclosure only. Choose a stand rated for at least the filled weight of roughly 90.5 kg plus your substrate and hardscape.

Can I run a dual-zone heat setup with the two doors?

Yes – the wider floor and dual-door access make it straightforward to keep separate warm and cool ends, each on its own thermostat.

Does the drain kit stop leaks on its own?

The drain kit is what makes the base waterproof once correctly assembled and sealed – test it with a shallow water fill and a 24-hour check before adding livestock.

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

Same height and dual-door layout, but the Large/X-Tall steps up to a 90 cm width and an 85 L water section – see the comparison table above.