A small aqua-terraruim

[Standeman]

Hi all,

I was wondering what the smallest workable size is for an aqua-terrarium / riparuim. Personnaly I would want to have a 32"x20"x32" (WxDxH), but my spouse seems to disagree (we have a not-so-big house).

Personally I was thinking the dimensions 16"x16"x32" (WxDxH).

The purpose of this aqua-terrarium is to have a small biotope containing something like a riverbed, waterfall, probably some carnivorous plants, orchids and a couple of fish or fresh water shrimps.
Currently I'm not thinking of any amphibians, but if the aqua-terrarium is doing all right, maybe one or two salamanders.

My question to you: is a aqua-terrarium this size feasable and will plants grow and fish / shrimp survive?

[Waterkeeper]

Riparium?? is that like a paludarium?

I have seen plenty of these done on that scale.. I think maybe the orchid will be a little big but the possibility of shrimp, fish and plants on this scale is more than feasible.

[Zooligist 4ever]

I think you can achieve this, but just make sure that you don't overdue it by placing too many items in tank that wouldn't allow your living organisms room to have a life. So to speak.