• Waterproof aquatic base — a 42.5 L water section built into the lower structure, not a tank bonded on afterwards.
• Built-in bottom drain — tap valve, elbow-connector and tubing let you empty the water section for cleaning without lifting or siphoning.
• Front-opening door — spring-loaded push latch with an integrated lock, so daily access doesn't mean climbing in through the top.
• Lockable stainless steel screen top — full UVB and infrared transmission, removable for deep cleans.
• Three-tier adjustable ventilation — vertical airflow design that cuts condensation build-up 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 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.

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 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.

Not 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.

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. 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.

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 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.

• 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 45 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 glass item — expect freight (not standard parcel) delivery, and two-person handling is recommended given the 27 kg empty weight.

Can I keep fish in the water section?

The 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.

Does the drain 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.

Will a standard UVB dome fit on the screen top?

Yes — 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.

What's the difference between this and the Medium/X-Tall?

Same 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.