{"product_id":"exo-terra-pro-paludarium-small-xtall-45-x-45-x-90cm","title":"Exo Terra Pro Paludarium Small \/ XTall 45 x 45 x 90cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tall, compact paludarium built for split land-and-water setups.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Exo Terra Pro Paludarium Small\/X-Tall (PT4406) is a 45 x 45 x 90 cm glass enclosure with a fully waterproof base holding a 42.5 L aquatic zone beneath a planted land shelf. The extra height suits climbing dart frogs, small tree frog species and similar arboreal animals that use both a swimmable pool and a dry perch in the one footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof aquatic base\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 42.5 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 let you empty the water section for cleaning without lifting or siphoning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront-opening door\u003c\/strong\u003e — spring-loaded push latch with an integrated lock, so daily access doesn't mean climbing in through the top.\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 build-up 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 without leaving a gap.\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 Small\/X-Tall (PT4406)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 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 door, 8 mm base panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater section capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.5 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal enclosure volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 182 L (48 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\u003e1 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\u003e27 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight, aquatic zone filled\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 69.5 kg (27 kg empty + 42.5 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 PT4406. \"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.\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, 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 smaller semi-aquatic and arboreal species that use both a water feature and a dry perch — dart frogs, small tree frog species, and similar climbers that divide their time between land and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suited to large monitors, tegus or big constrictors — the door 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.\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. Actual basking and UVB distances depend entirely on the bulb fitted — check the heat-gradient or UV-index-by-distance table published on that lamp's own product page before positioning a perch, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpty weight is 27 kg, rising to roughly 69.5 kg once the aquatic zone is filled — set the enclosure on a stand or cabinet rated for that load before adding substrate, hardscape or water. 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\u003eSubstrate suited to a humid, semi-aquatic setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA background cut for the 45 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 glass item — expect freight (not standard parcel) delivery, and two-person handling is recommended given the 27 kg empty weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I keep fish in the water section?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aquatic base isn't a filtered aquarium — it's designed for occasional swimmers and semi-aquatic species sharing the enclosure, not a permanent fish population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the drain stop leaks on its own?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill a standard UVB dome fit on the screen top?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the removable screen top accepts standard clip-on or dome fixtures; use the fixture's own gradient chart to set the right height above your basking area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between this and the Medium\/X-Tall?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame height and door style, but the Medium\/X-Tall steps up to a 60 cm width and a 57 L water section — see the comparison table above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ExoTerra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293254107427,"sku":"EPT07","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/EPT07_5.jpg?v=1782876402","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/exo-terra-pro-paludarium-small-xtall-45-x-45-x-90cm","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}