hmm, you also fit the description of adorable too with that hubble image
@accordingtobush42505 жыл бұрын
Ay! Very nice investment! Duckies are quite pricey! I've been chatting with Dan a bit myself, trying to save up some cash for pods. Trying to get a few different cultures from different breeders.
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
According To Bush They are expensive, but as you said, a nice investment. 😊👍
@josephtalarigo42432 жыл бұрын
I only recently got into keeping isopods myself and I've found your videos to be very helpful. There were some hiccups when I first got the enclosures started (had a mold issue) but now that the springtails are plentiful I am not worried about mold as much (I'm also keeping an eye on the food I put in, seeing how it is doing, but usually it has a few springtails running all over it) I saw Rubber Duckies at the reptile show and I sprung for them, 11 for $100. It was a risk, especially starting out with a species that might be fairly more advanced (especially for an isopod newbie) but I'm glad I got them. I've been keeping their enclosure moist and checking on them (especially being vigilant about mold) but largely leaving them alone. The other day I flipped an old piece of sweet potato over and to my surprise I saw a little baby underneath! It was only a bit larger than the springtails but I could still see the distinctive ducky face when I zoomed in. Today I went in and looked a bit harder. I used my phone to record a zoomed in video, and I counted 3 or 4 babies with my naked eye - but the video has at least 8 or so. Many of them are getting a bit larger and showing the yellow coloration already, so they must've been born some time ago. Such an exciting feeling to see them thrive!
@Aquarimax2 жыл бұрын
It sounds like you are off to a great start with rubber duckies!
@iwistudio73374 жыл бұрын
You sound so excited
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
iWi Studios That was an exciting day!! 🤣👍
@iwistudio73374 жыл бұрын
How are they doing
@makeitkate32405 жыл бұрын
I have several species from Dan. They’re so nice!
@makeitkate32405 жыл бұрын
Hit enter too soon 😂 I didn’t realize how big the rubber duckies are! I’ve never seen them in someone’s hand before. They’re so pretty!
@justinewaite5365 жыл бұрын
I am looking forward to seeing the set up for these. So happy 😁 you got them!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Justine Waite Thank you!!
@SupremeGecko5 жыл бұрын
Rus, I am SO excited for you. Congratulations to you on your new duckies! The look so cool.
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Supreme Gecko Thank you Wally! They are fun 😊👍
@SupremeGecko5 жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax I feel like saying Merry July 4th :)
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Supreme Gecko 😆👍 Works for me!
@nicky25294 Жыл бұрын
They so cute one day when I get more experience with my others
@mileymorkie45415 жыл бұрын
*slams door open* DUCKIES!!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Miley Morkie 🤣👍
@nozii065 жыл бұрын
Lucky you, they are wonderful !!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
nozii06 Thanks!!
@alyxandraramsey58285 жыл бұрын
I'm so excited for you! These guys and the koi are on my wishlist.
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Alyxandra Ramsey Thanks! The koi are fantastic too! 😊👍
@breadboy47583 жыл бұрын
The type that you have are my favorite
@DavidRodriguez-jt1ns5 жыл бұрын
Those are amazing!! Very, very cool isopods!👍
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
David Rodriguez Thank you!!
@dinosaurterrorworld1445 жыл бұрын
Congrats😊!!! their one of my favorite species of isopods
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Dinosaurs Terror World they are quite intriguing, aren’t they?
@dinosaurterrorworld1445 жыл бұрын
They are really cute😊!,R u thinking on selling some once they establish a huge colony?
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Dinosaurs Terror World yep, once I have lots of them 👍
@nwyk1533 жыл бұрын
i do not like to handle any insects, but i will make an exception for this. OMG tt is the cutest thing ever!
@DegonTheMighty3 жыл бұрын
Fortunately, you need not make an exception since these aren't insects.
@mickiem68335 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your new babies! Mine are probably smaller than yours so you'll likely get offspring first. They are a lot of fun to watch (like any isopod!). BYW - I have baby mourning geckos!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
MickieM Thanks Mickie! Congratulations on the mourning gecko babies! 👏👏👏 🦎 🦎
@iddybiddyladybugleeza2625 жыл бұрын
Very cool, they’re so cute 🥰
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
iddybiddy Ladybug Thank you, they sure are cuties! 😊👍
@ped15235 жыл бұрын
These r so cute
@carltong89734 жыл бұрын
Trying to get my hands on these pricey little cutie myself. I'm really hoping to see a setup and update video on these duckies so I don't kill them by accident.
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
carl tong I have had some die off...I still have some though. Once I get really dialed in, I will definitely make a care video.
@LuckyStone8882 жыл бұрын
I got some Rubber Duckys, but they were all tiny babies. They said they sent 5 but I only found 3 live. I could not find any dead, do they eat their dead? Oh well, I put them in a smaller 8oz container, 3/4 wet moss 1/4 broken leaves. Your videos have taught me a lot, I rarely comment because I am often taking notes and moving to another of your videos,. I will comment something more often
@Aquarimax2 жыл бұрын
Isopods do often eat dead isopods, so that could have been what happened. They are sometimes hard to Federer when small, hopefully they show up later.
@ianbrush41815 жыл бұрын
Hey, cool!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Ian Brush Thanks Ian!
@Firebakes5 жыл бұрын
Oh awesome! I purchased Dairy cow and orange dalmation isopods from him a while ago and they are doing great. I can’t get enough of your isopod uploads, I watch your isopods rather than opening my own bins every 2 hours 😂 hopefully my checking in doesn’t bother them
@Firebakes5 жыл бұрын
Also I recently purchased Zebras, dalmations, dwarf white, and dilatatus. Thank you for inspiring me to get my own!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Hey it’s me Glad to hear yours are thriving!, and that you enjoy my isopod videos! I think checking on them frequently isn’t a problem. Any disturbance is very temporary. 😊👍
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Hey it’s me you,re welcome! I a, glad I helped have a hand in getting you into the hobby! 😊👍
@Craftypillar5 жыл бұрын
This got me to finally get into the isopod hobby. I searched forever and couldn't find anyone with these in stock though! Definitely already my dream isopod. For now I'll be happy with the oranges and dairy cows I just ordered. Was looking at your website to possibly purchase from you as well, wasn't quite sure how to complete an order. Should I just email you? Or is the site still being worked on for purchasing? (I'm so spoiled by instant purchase through paypal_
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Danji Isthmus Suoer cool isopods, aren’t they? To order from me, just send me an email, and it will send you a direct PayPal link with your total. 👍
@emersoncrafts2 жыл бұрын
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@michaelreyes92832 жыл бұрын
How much does it cost nowadays
@user-bp5py6bh3g4 жыл бұрын
They are sooo cute!! I'm considering getting some :)
@macasti304 жыл бұрын
You are so lucky!!! Very expensive 😀 how much are they going for??? Any help
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
macasti30 The price for each one was about 25-30 USD when I bought these. The price may have changed since though.
@littlelagoons5 жыл бұрын
So cute!! I'm getting a couple of these in the fall
@fantasticfishhobby65575 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@tuqly59045 жыл бұрын
Is it bad if I put my isopods into a new enclosure while they are shedding?Also how do I know if they are pregnant 🤰
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
tuqly It is not ideal to move isopods while they are shedding, but they tend to be less vulnerable when shedding than many other organisms are. You can see the pouch on the females’ undersides swell when it is full of eggs and/or mancae. 😊👍
@rochellenilson-huntley66875 жыл бұрын
No way I want on wait list
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Rochelle Nilson-huntley Certainly! It will be a while though 😊👍
@JTBReptiles4 жыл бұрын
4:15 did you catch the one on your finger?
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
JTB Reptiles I believe I did. 😊👍
@JTBReptiles4 жыл бұрын
Aquarimax Pets Phew!
@breadboy47583 жыл бұрын
There is a seller online that is selling 5 for $90 which 90 is pretty cheap but I just want to ask you what are your thoughts on getting that small of a colony? I know the normal is about 10-15 so 5 just seems super bare, just want to ask before I drop the money on these guys
@Aquarimax3 жыл бұрын
That seems like a decent price...You could always start with that many and then do a bloodline trade later on to deepen the gene pool. There is a greater risk of getting all males or all females, but fairly unlikely.
@BostonMudskipper5 жыл бұрын
What do you feed them in addition to the leaves? Thank you!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
BostonMudskipper I give the, Repashy Bug Burger, fish food pellets, bits of fruits and vegetables (especially zucchini and winter squash), and various other foods. 👍
@naturezone12125 жыл бұрын
I have marcgravia rectiflora and marcgravia copper available. If you give me some rubber duckies for a few cuttings. I could give more plants
@catlinpowers3822 жыл бұрын
I recently got 3 blonde and 3 regular and the breeder I got them from put them all in the same container should I keep them together or separate them ?
@Aquarimax2 жыл бұрын
With small numbers like that, it is your call. You may decide to leave the, together and then start separating them once they reproduce a good bit.
@catlinpowers3822 жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax i couldn't find a whole lot of info on it and im only about 6 months in to my isopod keeping adventure so I was also wondering what the babies would come out as if I leave them all together ?
@Aquarimax2 жыл бұрын
@@catlinpowers382 if you leave them all together, you will likely get some of each. Some people prefer to separate the blondes and pinks out to ensure good dark color in the others.
@deividaszukauskas18484 жыл бұрын
How are your duckies going? Remember when you didn’t have them. Hope they are doing well!
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Deividas Zukauskas I had so me direct fa a while back. I got a few more mancae locally...hopefully they’ll be up to breeding size soon!
@deividaszukauskas18484 жыл бұрын
Are they hard? Always wanted them? They’re quite small even when adults aren’t they?
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Deividas Zukauskas They haven’t been as hardy for me as many other isopods. They are comparable in size when adults to Armadillidium vulgare.
@deividaszukauskas18484 жыл бұрын
Aquarimax Pets really want to get them. What are their needs? Or rather prerequisites? They are so cute. I hear their behaviour is different to other isopods.
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Deividas Zukauskas I am still working on figuring out their more specific needs. So far, I think they prefer temps around 75 F, and some limestone, and fish-based food.
@K1NG1O4 жыл бұрын
Why’re they do expensive compared to other species?
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
At this point, just the fact that they’re cute, and supply and demand.
@K1NG1O4 жыл бұрын
Aquarimax Pets oh okay thank you. What do you use as the cloth for ventilation?.
@crittersofearth99144 жыл бұрын
Woodlouse in the bath
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Leon Powell does it squeak, too?
@creaturesaroundme5 жыл бұрын
I'm keeping some Giant African Snails and I'm using isopods to clean their habitat! What's your take on pet snails? Do you have them or wanna keep some?
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Creatures Around Me I have kept pet snails in the past, and in fact have some now, though they are currently all aquatic species. I like snails...giant African Snails (Achatina)p sp.) are illegal in my area, but I used to live in Hawaii, where they were very common. Quite impressive snails, I must say!
@mgtowdadYouTubeSucksCoxks Жыл бұрын
Is Mitten Ex still around? I'm just checking this video, and I live in Michigan. I can't seem to find anything.
@Aquarimax Жыл бұрын
I think he may have moved on to other things.
@aleksandrakrolak4 жыл бұрын
Hey, do you still have them? Like do they started breeding, are they ok?
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Aleksandra Królak I still have some duckies...I am not sure if it have babies or not yet. I didn’t see any the other day when I checked, but we’ll see...
@aleksandrakrolak4 жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax Asking because I want to have my own, but I'm scared they'll die for some stupid reason... One person said Cubaris are hardier than Armadillidium, just slow breeders, other people are posting that they accuired them, but then it's silence :)
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Aleksandra Królak For me, Cubaris Red Tiger have bred quite easily. It’s hard to say...
@febrezefreshener51894 жыл бұрын
Can you buy these in the uk?
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Febreze freshener I am not sure, but I would expect so.
@ysman35 жыл бұрын
✌🏼
@nitraflo0004 жыл бұрын
they are adorable, but the price isn't ;p
@lexedmonds90754 жыл бұрын
Is there another Mittens Exotics page? I'm interested in buying some Isopods, but I don't have a Facebook, and I don't want one.
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Lex Edmonds I think that is all there is for now.
@iddybiddyladybugleeza2624 жыл бұрын
Update?
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
iddybiddyladybug Leeza they were doing fine for a while, then I lost a number of them. I have changed their husbandry, hopefully will have some mancae soon. 👍
@bobkob5 жыл бұрын
Great video & very nice! are these more like the dwarf white/ purple isopods in moister enviroments or semi “ drier “ like the Orange isopods ?
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Bob Kob Thanks! 😊👍 These seem to like it fairly humid.
@accordingtobush42505 жыл бұрын
These species are endemic to caves in Thailand and will love higher moisture than some of our stateside species.
@bobkob5 жыл бұрын
Aquarimax Pets thanks
@bobkob5 жыл бұрын
According To Bush thanks, so they like 80+% humidity range ?
@bobkob5 жыл бұрын
Aquarimax Pets would the humidity level be 80.% range ?
@deividaszukauskas18483 жыл бұрын
What’s their humidity and ideal temp Rus?
@papi_dummy4 жыл бұрын
yo wtf mitten exotics is in my city
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Kievaughn Brandon you are lucky! You could possibly buy isopods without shipping costs!
@cloud9.5995 жыл бұрын
PLEEEEEEEASE MAKE A CARE VIDEO!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Cloud 9.5 Will do...I’d like to make sure they’re breeding first, then I will feel qualified. 😊👍
@DraconisMarchVII4 жыл бұрын
Clumsiness and extremely expensive isopods don't mix.