Zoo Med Paludarium Tray & Platform
Fits
Zoo Med NT-2P (12 x 12 x 24 in)
Part no.
PP-S
Fits
Zoo Med NT-5P (18 x 18 x 36 in)
Part no.
PP-L
Zoo Med Paludarium Tray & Platform
A ready-made land shelf that turns part of your paludarium into usable, plantable ground, without pouring or carving your own hardscape. The Zoo Med Paludarium Tray & Platform sits above the water section on adjustable legs, giving semi-aquatic and terrestrial animals dry footing and space to plant a bioactive substrate layer, while leaving room underneath for a filter, heater or décor.
Key features
- Adjustable legs – slide side to side to clear a filter, heater or other equipment sitting in the water below.
- Built-in substrate tray – holds a soil or substrate layer on top so live plants can be grown directly into the platform.
- Two sizes – Small for compact builds, Large for bigger enclosures needing more usable land area.
- Maximises usable space in a paludarium by turning open water into a mix of water and dry land.
- Provides shelter underneath for semi-aquatic and terrestrial animals near the water's edge.
Specifications
| Size | SKU | Dimensions (L x W x H) | Weight capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | ZM377 | 28 x 22 x 15 cm | Up to 5 kg (11 lb) |
| Large | ZM378 | 41 x 30 x 25 cm | Up to 10 kg (22 lb) |
Will it fit my enclosure?
Small is sized for roughly 30 x 30 x 61 cm (12" x 12" x 24") enclosures such as Zoo Med's NT-2P. Large is sized for roughly 46 x 46 x 91 cm (18" x 18" x 36") enclosures such as Zoo Med's NT-5P. In either case, allow enough water depth underneath the platform for the filter and heater you're running, since the platform's legs sit inside the water section.
What's included
The platform itself, with its adjustable legs and built-in substrate tray. Substrate, plants, filter, heater and lighting are sold separately.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable for building a land area inside a paludarium, vivarium or riparium housing semi-aquatic reptiles, amphibians or plants. Not a stand-alone enclosure floor – it's designed to sit above a water section on its own adjustable legs, not directly on glass.
Care and maintenance
Rinse the platform and substrate tray when doing a partial water change or substrate refresh. Check the legs are still seated firmly on the enclosure floor after cleaning, since repositioning them to clear equipment can shift their footing.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by Zoo Med's standard warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard parcel delivery.
Common questions
Can I grow real plants on this platform?
Yes – it has a built-in substrate tray so you can fill it with soil or substrate and plant directly into it.
Will this fit around my filter and heater?
The legs are adjustable side to side, so you can reposition them to clear a filter, heater or other equipment sitting in the water underneath.
Which size do I need?
Match the platform to your enclosure footprint – Small suits roughly 30 x 30 x 61 cm enclosures, Large suits roughly 46 x 46 x 91 cm enclosures. Choose Large if you want more usable land area for planting or basking space.
