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jamesstill84
09-20-2009, 6:57 AM
Some might consider this a stupid question, but I'll ask it anyway...

What's the difference between Terrariums, Paludariums and Vivariums?

Thanks,
James

cam191919
09-20-2009, 1:16 PM
terrariums are all land, paludariums are part water, i never learned the exact definition of vivariums lol

jamesstill84
09-20-2009, 1:57 PM
Yeah, I figured Terrariums were completely terrestrial, but wasn't sure. Thanks. :D

vampie
09-20-2009, 2:08 PM
Terrariums are are mainly land, other than small water features such as water dishes and pools.

Paludariums is part-land and part-water, used for amphibious creatures.

Vivariums technically should be any enclosure that contains life - so terrariums, paludariums and aquariums are all different types of vivariums. Some people though use the term vivarium interchangeably with terrarium.

jpappy789
09-20-2009, 2:51 PM
What he said^