Open Paludarium Workshop

Create your own open-top living ecosystem where land and water come together in a natural tropical landscape. The Open Paludarium system features an unobstructed design with tapered glass panels that frame the landscape beautifully while providing easy access for planting, maintenance and future growth.

During the workshop, you'll learn how to construct a balanced land-and-water ecosystem using natural rocks, driftwood, substrate layering and carefully selected tropical plants. Participants will also install the water circulation system and understand how flowing water, planting and hardscape work together to create a stable and visually appealing miniature landscape.

The open format provides excellent accessibility, making it ideal for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of paludarium building while creating a display that continues to mature naturally over time.

Suitable for complete beginners as well as hobbyists looking for a compact, easy-to-maintain paludarium.

Individual & Small Family Workshops

Workshop sessions are conducted by appointment.

STANDARD PACKAGE INCLUDES

Everything required to complete your Open Paludarium is provided during the workshop.

Open Paludarium glass tank
Natural driftwood and rocks
Substrate and planting materials
Aquatic and tropical plants
Water pump and circulation components
Workshop tools and guided instruction

OPTIONAL UPGRADES

Additional options are available depending on your preferred setup.

Premium lighting systems (Arcadia / Helios)
Portable fogger
Additional tropical plants
Premium driftwood and rock selections
Decorative hardscape upgrades

WORKSHOP AGENDA

Introduction

Understand the fundamentals of open paludarium design
Learn how land and water zones function together
Explore suitable plants and livestock for open-top ecosystems

Hands-on Construction

Build the hardscape using natural rocks and driftwood
Create substrate layers for aquatic and terrestrial planting
Install the water circulation system
Arrange tropical plants and mosses
Balance the landscape for both aesthetics and long-term growth

You'll Bring Home

A completed Open Paludarium
Practical knowledge of paludarium construction
Basic maintenance and care guidance
Confidence to build and maintain future paludarium projects