{"product_id":"zoo-med-paludarium-tray-platform","title":"Zoo Med Paludarium Tray \u0026 Platform","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA ready-made land shelf that turns part of your paludarium into usable, plantable ground, without pouring or carving your own hardscape.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Zoo Med Paludarium Tray \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable legs\u003c\/strong\u003e — slide side to side to clear a filter, heater or other equipment sitting in the water below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in substrate tray\u003c\/strong\u003e — holds a soil or substrate layer on top so live plants can be grown directly into the platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small for compact builds, Large for bigger enclosures needing more usable land area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximises usable space\u003c\/strong\u003e in a paludarium by turning open water into a mix of water and dry land.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvides shelter\u003c\/strong\u003e underneath for semi-aquatic and terrestrial animals near the water's edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM377\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 x 22 x 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 5 kg (11 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM378\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41 x 30 x 25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 kg (22 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my enclosure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platform itself, with its adjustable legs and built-in substrate tray. Substrate, plants, filter, heater and lighting are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Zoo Med's standard warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard parcel delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I grow real plants on this platform?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it has a built-in substrate tray so you can fill it with soil or substrate and plant directly into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit around my filter and heater?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legs are adjustable side to side, so you can reposition them to clear a filter, heater or other equipment sitting in the water underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":55293330096419,"sku":"ZM377","price":92.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":55335439139107,"sku":"ZM378","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/zoo-med-paludarium-tray-plat-43875828302115.webp?v=1790237147","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/zoo-med-paludarium-tray-platform","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}