Patent ID: 7025018

Claim:
A terrarium adapted to be immersed in an aquarium containing water, the terrarium comprising: (a) a shaft means having a first end and a second end; and (b) a receptacle defining at least one wall, the at least one wall having a length, presenting at least one opening, an air exhaust and an interior; wherein the receptacle is connected to the shaft means at the first end the shaft means extends completely through the interior to the exterior of the receptacle; and the shaft means defines an air passageway therethrough; wherein the opening is disposed such that the opening permits entry into the interior of the receptacle along substantially the length of the at least one wall; wherein the air supply means and the air exhaust are operable to create an airflow in the interior of the receptacle, and wherein the airflow exists the receptacle by means of the air exhaust; wherein the shaft means at the second end is adapted to anchor the receptacle in the aquarium; and wherein the interior of the receptacle is adapted to receive air from an air supply means so as to define a dry zone in the interior.