Over time, you may find unintended inhabitants in your isopod setups. Are they harmful? How do we deal with them? Springtails Springtails are commonly added to isopod enclosures as they help to clear mould and leftover food. Just be sure not to overfeed as a...
Compared to other invertebrate taxa, terrestrial isopods are considerably understudied, especially those from the oriental regions. This led to the proliferation of incorrect identification of newly discovered species from popular isopod sources like Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. Most of them are grouped under “Cubaris” or...
Isopods and other critters excrete organic waste which contributes to the levels of ammonia in the substrate of the isopod setup. High levels of ammonia can lead to ammonia poisoning of your isopods, especially sensitive ones. How do we keep the levels of ammonia under...
Isopod Anatomy Mature isopods have 7 pairs of walking legs that are pretty much the same. In Latin, “iso” means “same” or “equal” while pod means “foot”. However, isopod mancae (babies) have only 6 pairs of legs in their initial instars. Isopods also have 2...
For advanced isopod keepers, selective breeding is an important part of the hobby. Occasionally, a unique morph or mutation may occur in the colony’s offspring. These individuals with unique traits may then be separated from the main colony to boost that trait in a new...
Many species of isopods dig into the substrate for better moisture retention and temperature regulation. It is hence important to ensure that the substrate contains the right amount of food source, aeration and weight. Most isopod keepers use a combination of the following: In general,...
This article elaborates on the pros and cons of purchasing from the importation of wild-caught isopods, versus buying from a local breeder. It is recommended that all isopod keepers read and understand this entire post before committing to any purchase and do their own research...
