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I would like to set-up a paludarium - a vivarium with dry and wet areas - which would house a pair of crested geckos, and fish. I have done a bit of research and am thinking of buying a Roma 240 tank (120x40x55cm/ 47x16x22in) and placing a partition inside, to divide it into two sections. The ‘dry section” would be 45x45x55cm (18x18x22in).

The larger section would then be filled to 30cm (12in) high, with the partition extending up to 45cm (18in). This would give me 90l (20gal) of water for community tropical fish and a separate area for the pair of crested geckos. I would also like to add vines over the top of the water from the vivarium half, to allow the geckos to climb over the water. I would extend some pieces into the water too, in case they decide to go for a swim and need to get out.