Why is calcium so important to ISOPODS?

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Why is calcium so important to ISOPODS?

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Chris ‘ The Mad Aquarist ‘ Biggs

Күн бұрын

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@christophersmith2998 2 жыл бұрын

We went with organic egg shell, ground down and mixed with a small amount of calcium, found in snake poop. The white calcium deposits the snakes pee out, to be more specific. This along with bat guano, this will help raise the alkalinity in the substrate in their enclosure and better mirror what's found in the caves they are collected from.

@UmamiPapi 7 ай бұрын

Smug Bug said on Reddit that bone meal works well.

@jackanddan 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Biggs….we use cuddle fish bones for our snails and fish and turtles….they are super cheap and easy and they love them….it’s really fun to watch the turtles chase em around the top when they float until they get water logged…

@themadaquarist 2 жыл бұрын

The staple for decades in healthy turtle care! Thanks for watching my Friends, much appreciate the support

@grumpycricket Жыл бұрын

Damn you're bringing the SCIENCE into the hobby! New sub!

@themadaquarist Жыл бұрын

Very kind Jeff, thank you. Just as an fyi you may notice shortly that this channel no longer releases content on isopods etc… it’s because I’ve split the channels. This one will go back to specializing on tropical fish and fish sciences. Whereas all the critters such as reptiles, isopods, arachnids, vivarium builds etc… going forward all will now appear on this newly created channel. The mad aquarist’s Realm Natura kzfaq.info/love/fABo1ELT7KLcjtdX1Y2vHA And if by chance you’ve enjoyed any of the random farm adventures we’ve also separated that as well and it can be found here: kzfaq.info/love/PS8HasJgdJ5q3A65BA11_w

@grumpycricket Жыл бұрын

@@themadaquarist thanks for the heads up! Been a aquarist most of my life, added reptiles and amphibians 20 years ago. Currently binging on your videos, fabulous content!

@themantisgarden Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Chris, I must do more of these type of videos.

@themadaquarist Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@MIsopods Жыл бұрын

Solid video. I'm new to the hobby and trying to take in as much info as possible. One thing I'm seeing is that I need to start being less stingy with leaf litter haha. And those are some handsome looking Gestroi! Go easy. Me

@themadaquarist Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly for watching and your comments. FYI I’ve split this channel. This original one will go back to focusing on fish and fish science where as a new channel, link here. youtube.com/@themadaquaristsrealmnatura2556 Will focus on pods, bugs, arachnids, vivariums, plants etc…. I hope you’ll join me On those adventures. Cheers!

@amysticpraise 26 күн бұрын

After the initial setup, how frequently after do we re add calcium to the substrate? Is it possible to have a setup that sustains itself for the long term?

@dirtywhitellama 4 ай бұрын

Interesting to think about the powdered additives for reptiles or amphibians. I have a few dart frogs whose flies get dusted with, if I remember right, a powder containing calcium. These powders are supposed to be replaced every 6 months due to the volatility of the vitamins, and my 3 frogs definitely don't go through a whole tiny bottle in 6 months. I'll have to double check that it is what I remember, but that could be a good use for the leftovers.

@tompatterson5453 2 жыл бұрын

Idk if this would provide calcium for pods but, dandelions are calcium pumps for the soil...I feed dandelion greens to shrimp and snails. Kinda curious if it would benefit pods?

@isobuddies 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video. Lots of great info and that soothing voice! And the advice not to go on a murder source is great advice.

@IsopodsEatChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@themadaquarist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly

@JS-hk4hc 8 ай бұрын

Isopods eat is such a cute channel

@DnASnakes 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video Biggs. I actually learned

@LoganWarren444 8 ай бұрын

6:35 would chicken bones work? For example, if I clean off a bone after eating a wing or something, would I be able to place that in the terrarium?

@themadaquarist 8 ай бұрын

Definitely

@jackielukahenderson4321 11 ай бұрын

I will use your suggestions for feeding my family of sweetheart isopods ❤

@ChantalsCritters 2 жыл бұрын

Wow so many great sources. Great video.

@themadaquarist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chantal

@djatrinity Жыл бұрын

My rolly polies love coconut flavored Tums. Eat them as voraciously as they do moss. I found this out 1 day when I had heartburn and 1 of the Tums dropped from my hand, rolled across the room, and b4 I could get to it, the dog licked it. I didn't want it after that, and the pup didn't want it, so I gave it to the isopods.

@themadaquarist Жыл бұрын

Ok this made my day for best comment! Thank you for sharing

@djatrinity Жыл бұрын

Thank u and you're welcome!