Basic Layout
Water section (30% volume) + elevated land area (70%). Stones, wood, and substrate built up.
Plants and small animals (crabs, mudskippers, frogs) inhabit both zones.
Mangrove Roots
Mangrove propagules root in sand with submerged feet. Leaves grow above water.
Classic brackish paludarium feature. Emergent root network is stunning.
Emergent Plants
Pothos, peace lily, bromeliads — terrestrial plants with roots in water.
Great for filtration (nitrate removal) and visual layering.
Waterfalls
Small pump + tubing + rocky outfall creates waterfall feature.
Adds oxygenation, humidity, and visual movement. Popular in vivarium designs.