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Freshwater Aquarium

Paludarium

A half-aquatic, half-terrestrial habitat - water on one side, land plants and often frogs, salamanders, or crabs on the other.

Difficulty: Advanced Tank Size: 20g+ Recommended: 55g

📖 Overview

Paludariums blend aquarium and terrarium. A submerged section hosts fish or shrimp; an emergent section hosts land plants, mosses, and often small tropical animals. Rainforest, riparian, and mangrove biotopes translate beautifully to paludarium form.