10 Isopod MISTAKES to Avoid

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Isopod care is not too difficult, but there are many mistakes that I new isopod keepers can make. In this video, I talk about 10 mistakes that isopod keepers make when caring for isopods, so that you can avoid them, and have healthy thriving isopods as in your bioactive vivariums or as pets.
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@yockib5419 11 ай бұрын

I am an isopod and I approve this video

@Aquarimax 11 ай бұрын

😁

@jase123111 2 ай бұрын

Me too. I identify as a pill bug. I like to curl up and stay hydrated 😂

@brandongervais4694 2 жыл бұрын

So a quick sidenote, i use baby carrots as a supplement, they take a long time to start rotting, and they rot so slow that my springtails eat the rot. Some even grow roots. Its far more likely they dry out than rot out, and the isopods eat it at their leisure :)

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

I like to use carrots too…good points!

@disliljake Жыл бұрын

Carrots are awesome even when they start to rot they don’t mold fast

@wormyish Жыл бұрын

I've been using watermelon, cantaloupe and baby carrots as well.

@brittadactyl 3 ай бұрын

Baby carrots are my favorite to feed! They don't seem to mold quickly like you said. The isopods seem to love them as well. I do recommend organic though in case of pesticides :)

@brandongervais4694 3 ай бұрын

@brittadactyl thats another great benefit of baby carrots actually, while i would always advise rinsing any veggies given to your isopods, the way baby carrots are made tends to make it less of a risk. They are large carrots that are peeled and sectioned and without that outer layer the risk of contamination is much smaller. As a quick sidenote organic foods are not pesticide free, they only use different pesticides, please never assume anything "Organic" is any more safe, as that is usually not the case.

@breaddd2311 2 жыл бұрын

I just started keeping isopods, and I was worried I was doing something that would harm them. This definitely will help me

@mMeFlora 5 ай бұрын

hey, hows the isopod keeping going?

@valentinnikolov6882 2 жыл бұрын

When I add springtails they reproduce with the speed of light so to speak and they start eating the supplemental food from the moment I give it. All the food becomes white from the little bodies of the hundreds, probably thousands of them on the surface of the piece of food. I searched for the species by the way they look and it seems they belong to a species that reproduces parthenogenetically. So from my experience, the species of the springtails you put in your enclosure is a big factor that should be considered.

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, there are definitely species that are better suited to isopod bin mates than others, 👍🏼

@madelineu7971 2 жыл бұрын

When I tend to kind of forget about my rubber duckies (for a few days to a week) then come back that’s when I find babies. I also keep them on top of my ball python enclosure (that is regulated by a thermostat) so they stay pretty warm.

@francochiesa1962 2 жыл бұрын

Why am I watching this? I dont even have isopods.

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

🤣 I am glad you are, though!

@KMICX 21 күн бұрын

Same lmao I just love the little critters sm

@Mdc7748 Жыл бұрын

Nice informative video! Accidental iso observer here. When I bring in large potted plants in the fall, I have noticed iso & spring tail colonies. After I water they move to the surface. All survivors of winter go back out with the plants in spring. Since noticing them, I have made sure to water more frequently and occasionally add a small organic food item.

@HeyItsIDK 2 ай бұрын

Cool!

@L0GANTP 2 жыл бұрын

I like tip 9, I never would have thought that checking the culture too often would disturb them that much.

@ninifire4282 16 күн бұрын

I’m guilty of this They’re just so cute

@catlee4915 9 ай бұрын

The catfish at the end best part of the video. Thanks for the suggesting the Yellow Dot and Dairy Cows.

@disliljake Жыл бұрын

Just got a ton of isopods now and I found something that works as a great treat for setups with multiple springtail species is small coconut chunks! Elongate springtails and the white ones absolutely love it along with the isopods

@icxcnika9399 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, was hoping to find a playlist of species specific care guides.

@emilywilson3963 2 жыл бұрын

Love these tips! Wish I had this video when I first started out!

@mickiem6833 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another awesome video, Rus! And great idea for the playlist of species!

@gracehsu9209 3 ай бұрын

New isopod keeper here, thank you for sharing the important tips! I understand that I should not bother the isopods too often, but it's so hard not to check on them... they are so adorable!! But indeed I found out that some are super shy and get scared very easily, I will disturb them less from now on, thank you again!

@emilywilson3963 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great advice!

@ardea1021 3 ай бұрын

Finally a detailed and in-depth video!

@emilywilson3963 2 жыл бұрын

I love the paint brush idea!

@phlizneinbleedblop2318 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video!

@JH-lz4dh 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice! Thank you!

@Chris_Toop_Tarantulas Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, thanks for the information 👏🫶

@AquaGardenZen 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual very informative 👍 and I've watched his video on checking on the bins too much he made a really good point about this and it was very entertaining and informative 👍

@Crystalspets 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the isopods tips rus

@johannoren2787 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! Just ordered my first four species of isopods today and are really excited to get started.

@gammal435 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I agree with Sean thanks to you and Wally I have avoided these mistakes as well. Thanks for all your hard work and information.

@mountainhobbit1971 2 жыл бұрын

thanks to you and your videos I have successfully avoided all of these 10 beginner isopod mistakes! Thank you so much for everything you do for us and this hobby!

@sienguo69 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so informed by this vid! I’m keeping reptiles and expanding my collection to invertebrates, your vids especially this one help me plenty

@annab.9685 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. I was following your advices all the time but this video helped me to review if I’m still on the right route 😂 the only thing I’m struggling with is not to bother them. It’s extremely hard especially with new isopods I’m excited to watch. Overall your and Wally’s guides helped me to start my obsession, keep it going and stay on track. Thank you so much for all your amazing and informative content.

@briannatimmind6235 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video

@frankdughtank8327 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@oscarshah480 2 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@Matheus_Duarte_ Жыл бұрын

Really nice ! Isopodes are very fun to watch

@Roseles89 2 жыл бұрын

I'll have to thumb through your vids. Been watching for a while but this one sort of made it obvious to me what I look for in isopods. I only keep a common species native to my area for now.. but I love them for the various colors and that they are active nearly at all times I do check on them.

@HeyItsIDK 2 ай бұрын

Going through some videos just in case I could be improving my isopod setup more, and checked the description of this video to be pleasantly surprised by all the links listing everything you use. I've never seen so much put in a description, and it's incredibly useful. Thanks mate👍

@emilywilson3963 2 жыл бұрын

I learned about moisture gradient the hard way with some passing away, but now do better with this!

@andreagriffiths3512 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I just googled what I nabbed from my garden. I have 2 Armadillidium vulgare and 3 Porcellio scaber. They are living in my closed terrarium and seem to be quite happy. It’s always a treat to see them mooching around

@MOONOVERMIAMI 2 жыл бұрын

Hello great video information Russ

@mommyseastar5776 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I found 1 porcellio isopod about a year ago have have quite a nice little colony now. They’re fun because they run around on their own a lot.

@charliemum 2 жыл бұрын

I have just ordered some crystal whites my plan is to make them their own bioactive viv my first bioactive viv ☺ am so excited ,this vid had loads of info thank you for making it 😊 going to go watch the rest of your vids now 😁 isopods Rock 😁😎😁

@apss5736 2 жыл бұрын

Great video isopods are awesome creatures

@HissyFitPetTherapy Жыл бұрын

Lovely! I know there would be some overlap, but I'd love to see a series of specific species and what's the best isopods for them, such as ball pythons, hognoses, false water cobras, etc. Thank you!!!

@Luna832 Жыл бұрын

I have no idea why this was recomended to me but now I want my own isopod colony

@SupremeGecko 2 жыл бұрын

This is a CLASSIC video! Well done and PACKED with info. I hope people watch this over and over.

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wally! I hope so as well…it seems to be one of my most popular videos in the series so far!

@peterashby-saracen3681 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, Russ! Still not sure how I can become a patron from here in the south of Spain though. Re: species sensitivity, I've just transferred my locally caught Porcellio ornatus Yellow Dot (literally collected half a mile from home) to a larger enclosure as they're reproducing like there was no tomorrow (thanks no doubt to largest male "Attila"!) and they seem to be pretty more or less bomb proof. My P. ornatus High Yellow likewise appear to be quite tough so far and are reproducing well. I'm being much more cautious with the shyer species at the moment... I'm learning even after just a few months into the hobby that some isopods can tolerate more disturbance than others and this can affect their wellbeing profoundly if not taken into consideration.

@jinbugutuber6139 2 жыл бұрын

I don't own any isopods but this was very interesting to view!

@disliljake Жыл бұрын

Something I really like to have in isopod enclosures is a diverse group of springtails typically 3 species I particularly like large elongate springtails for porcellionides pruinosus they are drought tolerant and good cleaners that are fun to watch too

@christianfamiani241 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@kwkelsey 2 жыл бұрын

Great information for anyone getting into isopods. It makes me want to keep them again

@NtokozoMoyo 2 жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity why would you keep these?

@kismecrow Жыл бұрын

@@NtokozoMoyo a lot of people just find them fun to own! It’s like how some keep cockroaches, reptiles, scorpions or tarantula even! :)

@PaintedCryptid Жыл бұрын

A good video! I have been interested in vermiculture for a long time and now owning an apartment, I have been able to start taking care of my own little creatures! A friend had a large culture of milkbacks and orange dalmatians that I now have in my care and I've been quite happy with them! I have slowly accrued a worm bin and the isopods plus spring tails have been extraordinary!

@Aquarimax Жыл бұрын

They make a good little composter community!

@andreagriffiths3512 Жыл бұрын

Just subscribed 💕

@chibicricket 2 жыл бұрын

When I've tried to keep isopods alone, they end up just dying. My bio active enclosures where I don't bother them at all seem to flourish. So leaving them alone seems to be key!

@ninifire4282 16 күн бұрын

Why won’t my inner little kid listen!!!

@mebreevee1997 2 жыл бұрын

I recently found that hikari micro pellets, and supreme grow baby fish food, (tiny pellets) are like perfect meal size for isos and tend not to mold because they seldom have leftovers. At least my dairy cows don’t tend to leave leftovers of it. Ive had 0 mold issues since I have got them. They also enjoy mealworm sheds as a crunchy crispy snack.

@mebreevee1997 2 жыл бұрын

They take them from my finger tip, its very wholesome.

@miketufaro5915 2 жыл бұрын

That explains why the ones that were in my Poison dart frog enclosure thrived.

@peterashby-saracen3681 2 жыл бұрын

Re: feeding new cultures - I read a comment below - I think you have to be very cautious at first but maybe provide a minimum amount of food and see what happens. I got my first Porcellio hoffmanseggi two days ago and they totally devoured the shrimp I left for them on the first night, then rather less the next night. I reckon that at times it's a case of providing a bare minimum of food and closely monitoring exactly how much a new culture consumes - this will be easier if you count out the individual items (ie: shrimp or goldfish pellets) and put them on a piece of bark or a large leaf such as magnolia.

@RealBradMiller 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck! I started off with ten PH(February of this year) in a dollar tree storage bin similar to what he shows with two two inch round vents on the lid and one two inch vent on the side of the bin. I now have that bin, and two more nicer enclosures with at least seventy PH. I feed them shrimp pellets, fish food, and dry roach & millipede food that I cannot remember the brand name of. I only kept a small part of the end of the enclosure moist at all times, and I always had a piece of cuttlebone for them to use as needed. That's just my experience, and I'm sure people have done better doing less, would love to hear anything you've learned so far!!

@RealBradMiller 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, when I notice a mother and her babies or even one of them molting, I make sure not to put too much water in that area, which usually means I'm only wetting from one side, and never spraying with a spray bottle, since they usually do those things in the wetter side of the enclosure. I'm also quick to remove the food nearby the wet side once I notice babies, usually giving them pieces of carrots and potatoes which are easy to pick up and inspect for any passengers. :)

@AshleyNebs 2 жыл бұрын

Great points! Just recently I stopped providing food to new cultures. I’ll leave the carrot sent in shipping maybe.

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

I often do the same until it is clear they are ready for more food. Great tip!

@jenniferg.3857 2 жыл бұрын

Terric information! 👏🤓

@lala-n9776 19 күн бұрын

Didnt know what this was going to be about, thought it was going to be about mistakes that isopods make

@kristad5979 Жыл бұрын

I have been keeping isopods as a class pet, and it has been great. We are lucky to see one or two walking around a day. Today, however, I have multiple isopods on top of the same plant. Im happy to see them, but it worries me. I only had one climber before, so I dont know why suddenly so many are climbing. Is something wrong?

@AshleyNebs 2 жыл бұрын

Clear bins or clear lids help with not over checking.

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

They really do, great point!

@savagecritters3333 Жыл бұрын

We should remember that some slower breeding isopods can be outcompeted by springtails (examples include platyarthus sp.)

@icxcnika9399 2 жыл бұрын

.... but my little friends call me Rustle.

@mellewedin8221 2 жыл бұрын

See I have always wondered if I need to feed them on top of all the mosses, leaf liter, and wood in their enclosures. I keep more than just cork bark for them. They have some expensive pieces of my old aquarium wood, like spider wood, Malaysian wood, moponi wood. I only have almond leafs right now wait for snow to melt to hit the woods for leaf liter. Yes I do boil it for like 2 mins before I use it.

@andrewroseberry560 10 ай бұрын

I had mites really bad. Way more mites than spring tails but after about a month the spring tails had completely out competed the mites

@starqueenalexandra 2 жыл бұрын

Video Idea: Isopod tier list (your favorites and least favorites)

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea…I’ll bet YOU already know which is my least favorite…😂

@Anim8Dragon 4 ай бұрын

Great and informative video!! Quick question, what species of isopod would be the best for beginners? Thank you!

@Aquarimax 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Here is a video on great isopods for beginners: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9WFnqeArsW1nX0.htmlsi=9NFrEvx2xut4-FqN

@Anim8Dragon 4 ай бұрын

@@Aquarimax That video was very helpful, thank you!!

@enviosinterdimencionales8612 2 жыл бұрын

man i love isopods.

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Should I start shipping them interdimensionally?

@Thecocotiel Жыл бұрын

I may or may not be getting into the isopod keeping hobby

@Pokelemon3434 2 жыл бұрын

Iv been feeding to much but luckily it seems the powder doesn’t seem to mold quickly Iv also only one hide in each bin and I don’t have spring tails but how much is to much interfering I check on mine about every week

@dariapopova5071 Ай бұрын

Some isopod species can and will climb smooth-ish surfaces! My merulanellas (red diablo) are particularly determined to go on an adventure whenever I open the lid

@Aquarimax 25 күн бұрын

Yes, what seems smooth to us may have a layer of dust, or be slightly scratched…totally climbable

@eleoche9082 7 күн бұрын

Hello ! Thank you for this video it's fascinating and i'm really happy to get all the informations i can before starting my colony. I was wondering, what do you think about adding live plants in the vivarium of the isopods? I see that many people keep them without any plants and i am wondering if it's bad for them...

@Aquarimax 7 күн бұрын

Good question! Some isopods will eat live plants (notably Armadillidium, some Cubaris, Venezillo parvus, among others). Many will eat live moss. Some species will get along just fine with live plants though.

@eleoche9082 7 күн бұрын

@@Aquarimax Thank you for your response ! Do you know if Cubaris sp. Amber will do well with live plants ?

@Aquarimax 7 күн бұрын

@@eleoche9082 i haven’t worked with that species at all, so I am not sure about that one…

@eleoche9082 7 күн бұрын

@@Aquarimax understood i'll try to find informations or, well i'll test and if the plants get eaten i guess i'll have an answer 🤣 ! Thank you so much for your work i took notes of everything about isopod care and feel much more prepared to adopt some

@Medusii 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a mix of P.laevis and I do lift the lid to watch them every night but I don't poke the sub or lift their hides. Good to learn I'm not doing too bad atm for a newbie haha 😂

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you are off to a great start!

@Medusii 2 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax I hope so! I just bought some zebras as well so looking forward to them! :D

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

@@Medusii Zebras are hard to beat!

@dgo5051 2 жыл бұрын

springtails are a life saver

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

They sure are!

@torrencemiller2780 Жыл бұрын

Hey I was wanting to know if I can have two different types of isopods in the same enclosure

@jenniferg.3857 2 жыл бұрын

6:15 I use a clear plastic spoon to pick up individuals lol

@jim1550 Жыл бұрын

Do isopods like the powder orange/blue have any problems with cedar wood hides?

@zackmartinez. Жыл бұрын

Love your videos ! I’m a recent subscriber. I’m starting to see in my dwarf white colony these white silk like worms , very very small worms , usually a bunch in one section, are these harmful ? Isopods seems to be doing great though, seen a-lot of babies today, thanks!

@Aquarimax Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Zack! Do the white worms have little black pointy heads? If so, they are fungus gnat larvae. Not necessarily harmful unless they appear in great numbers, but they can be annoying, if they are thinner and longer with no black heads, they may be enchytraeid worms, not particularly a problem,

@zackmartinez. Жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax thank u

@percy7836 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Russ, I saw you over on Clint's Reptiles and I came over here to check out your videos, they're very informative! I just have one question (Though I apologize if it's been addressed already). I've seen people say that when the culture grows, you should split it or move it into a larger enclosure. But what do I do if I don't want the culture to grow? Do I limit feeding? I heard you mention in Clint's video that some people own toads to cull their isopod population, but I'm not particularly interested in owning amphibians.

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel! You can limit population to some degree by the type and quantity of food you offer, especially by limiting leaf litter, but this does depend on species as well. Some reptiles will appreciate isopod snacks as well. 😊

@percy7836 2 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax thank you very much!

@WhiteWolfy7720 2 жыл бұрын

could you do some more millipede videos please? are you going to sell millipedes on your website?

@Iyana Жыл бұрын

Hi! I wanted to create a closed ecosystem terrarium with moss, asparagus ferns, and fittonia. I read that having isopods within the terraium is great as a "clean up crew" like you said! I was looking at purchasing the "Porcellio laevis" isopods for this. I'm sorry if this is a silly question, but will they be okay and happy in one, as long as I add eggshells occasionally and water to keep the area moist? Or maybe there are a type that would be more fitting for a closed terrarium?

@Aquarimax Жыл бұрын

Great question! Porcellio laevis tend to have big appetites, I would wonder if they would munch on your plants. I haven’t tried Cubaris murina in a closed setup, but I would tend to think it would be a good option

@tonycoxthe1 Жыл бұрын

I have found them around my house how do I get rid of them can they do damage

@alfredoparrilla9508 Жыл бұрын

Y year ago and this is like a math video needed 24/7

@snobt.v.816 Ай бұрын

Any recommendations for isopods almost purely for cleaning up purposes in a tropical environment (high humidity and heat)? Would like to have them cleanup hermit crab poop.

@mma6055 Жыл бұрын

Can a container be too big? I currently have a plastic bin filled halfway with organic garden soil its about 5 gallons and i was gonna put them in there but im not sure also i dont plan on drilling holes in it i have dwarf white isopods to put in

@Flash-wu4fc 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I find the small square plastic containers that you used for the starter colonys

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

I sell them at www.isopodsrus.com

@ethanmccormack9561 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question, can you keep different isopods together? I collected quite a few isopods from my garden and not sure if they are different species but was told by a friend that different species will fight which is something I wouldnt want to happen as I wouldnt want any of them to get hurt. The substrate I use is a millipede mix and because I grow cannabis I put the leads I cut off into their enclosure and they eat it all really quickly and best part is because I'm growing it I know for a fact it has no nasty chemicals like pesticides. Great video and I have subscribed.

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

Generally speaking, different species can and may well outcompete each other over time, though it might take a year or more.

@HarRypOTteR-vr9zt 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about dairy cow isopods for your playlists?

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

It is in process, should be out soon!

@snypemike94 2 жыл бұрын

As far as mixing Isopods and Springtails what type of Springtails (Temperate or Tropical) should we be adding to certain species of Isopods or does it not really matter?

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer Sinella curviseta, as they are very versatile, and do well on the moist and dry sides of the enclosure.

@tommidrab83 2 ай бұрын

Ok , the subscribe fishy got me😂😂😂

@Aquarimax 2 ай бұрын

He has a way of doing that 😂

@Dr._Spamy Жыл бұрын

I wonder if watering the substrate with water containing calcium could be sufficient for supplying the isopods with calcium ?

@Vegeta-sf1rw 5 ай бұрын

Oj mistrzu oczy mi otworzyłeś

@Aquarimax 5 ай бұрын

Nie jestem mistrzem, ale uczniem równonogów. Niemniej jednak cieszę się, że okazał się pomocny!

@theworthysoul 2 жыл бұрын

My main issue is what I do with them if they breed too much, especially Dairy Cows. I originally planned to release them into the wild, but people are telling me it's bad to do that, but I don't want to kill them at all nor do I want to sell them.

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

Well, dairy cows might not be a great match for you if you are worries about overpopulating. For many (not all) isopod species, you can reduce the amount of leaf litter you offer, and offer more supplemental foods. They can thrive on those foods, but will tend to breed far less prolifically.

@foogt5547 2 жыл бұрын

Allow me to ask several questions regarding isopods: 1. Can I keep different species of isopods (small+big) together? 2. Is it ok to keep isopods with other garden animals like garden snails or spike awlsnails? 3. Can isopods crossbreed? (small+big) or (big+big) Thanks for your help!

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes different species can work together, other times they outcompete each other. It depends how n the specific species you are keeping and the specific conditions. Most isopods species do not seem to crossbred, but morphs within a species generally can. Some people keep isopods with snails with great success.

@foogt5547 2 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax Thanks for your reply, appreciated😍

@VincentMothling 8 ай бұрын

The mroe I hear about what peopel start with the more I realize I got really lucky adn went overbored on my starter culture. I have 70. I dug them out of my garden

@Middnightdeer 2 жыл бұрын

Where can i read about isopods? I belive i have Porcellio scaber.

@MrSkullface 2 жыл бұрын

Any recommendation of a similar Cubaris like Rubber Ducky that isnt so shy? I know the Panda King is one.

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

You’re right about Panda King…I have very limited experience with most Cubaris…have you heard how the Cappuccino does?

@ivysvids 11 ай бұрын

Hi I'm new to isopods. Will the springtails escape through the air holes? I want to keep the isopods happy when I get them so I need to know specifics. Also how do people keep a temperature gradient? Thank you for any advice.

@FloridaAnting 4 ай бұрын

you can you use 100 micron mesh if you don't want escapes

@bile897 2 жыл бұрын

What is that yellow pebble food? Oh can you do a rubber ducky care guide as well.

@Aquarimax 2 жыл бұрын

That food is bee pollen. Rubber duckies are on the to-do list 👍

@bile897 2 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax thanks that’s great 😊

@tiffaniredford5077 Жыл бұрын

What would you recommend for an arid setup? Which isopods would do best with a bioactive arid leopard gecko tank? I got powder orange and powder blue. But have been having a tough time keeping them alive

@rodcre8s Жыл бұрын

How arid are you talking? If it is too low, nothing will thrive or even survive. For 45-55% range, Oreo Crumbles. They are very fast moving and have done well for me in that range of my vivariums. Always remember as long as you keep a layer of moisture between your leaf clutter layers, you can have less humid ambient enclosure air. Depending on build and your areas ambient humid, you could have a difference of 10-15 % in humidity between your ambient air and the humidity between your leaf layer.

@SoTypicallyMeh 4 ай бұрын

I set up a little terrarium in a 3-gallon cookie jar that’s maybe 8 inches in diameter. I was thinking of adding springtails and isopods for some movement and visual interest, but I have no idea how I could set up a humidity gradient in such a narrow space. I suppose I could just mist one side, but I’ve already planted the entire surface. I don’t want any plants to dry out. Should I just leave it alone and forget the isopod/springtail idea?

@Aquarimax 4 ай бұрын

There are springtails that do just fine without a humidity gradient, and some isopods too, though with such a small vivarium you are limited with species that could do well. Dwarf whites could work!

@anotparticularlynotableguy Жыл бұрын

I made some food out of fish food, flour, and crushed eggshells [sterilized] and I keep the isopods constantly covered in a large box with leaves, pine needles, leaf litter and some moss [for oxygen] am I doing anything wrong? I want to breed them to sell.