Reptile Deli Porcellio sp. 'Soil' Isopods: The Hardy & Humble Bioactive Helper!

Introducing Reptile Deli Porcellio sp. 'Soil' Isopods, the reliable and robust workhorses of your bioactive terrarium! These durable crustaceans, often simply called "Soil Isopods," are known for their resilience, large size, and impressive ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. With a natural, earthy coloration, they blend seamlessly into the substrate as they tirelessly work to keep your tank clean and balanced.

Why choose Reptile Deli Porcellio sp. 'Soil' Isopods?

• The Ultimate Workhorse: These large and active isopods are voracious eaters! They excel at breaking down tough, decaying organic matter, including wood and plant debris, which smaller species often can't handle. They are the ideal cleanup crew for larger, more robust setups.

• Hardy & Adaptable: Porcellio sp. 'Soil' isopods are incredibly forgiving and thrive in a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels. This makes them a perfect choice for vivariums with conditions that might be too dry or too hot for other isopod species.

• Essential Bioactive Component: A cornerstone of any successful bioactive setup, these isopods work in harmony with springtails to create a "cleanup crew" that cycles nutrients and improves soil health, leading to a more natural and stable environment for your pet.

• Prolific & Easy to Culture: These isopods are known for their strong breeding rate, ensuring you have a continuous, self-sustaining colony for both cleaning and feeding needs. They are an easy species to get started with and maintain.

• Effective Live Feed: Due to their large size and high calcium content, they are a fantastic food source for many medium to large reptiles and amphibians, including bearded dragons, larger geckos, and various invertebrates.

Complete your bioactive setup and support your new colony with these top-quality products:

• Reptile Deli Springtails: The perfect partner for your isopods! Springtails work on a micro-level, cleaning up mold and detritus that isopods might miss, creating the ultimate cleanup crew synergy.

• Reptile Deli Bioactive Substrate: A specially formulated blend of organic materials that provides the perfect home for your isopods and plants, promoting healthy soil and a thriving ecosystem.

• Reptile Deli Isopod & Springtail Food: A nutritious, all-in-one food mix that ensures your cleanup crew is healthy, happy, and multiplying rapidly. This supplement helps them thrive when there isn't enough decaying matter in the enclosure.

• Reptile Deli Cork Bark & Leaf Litter: Essential for providing your isopods with shelter, moisture retention, and a natural food source. They love to hide and forage beneath these natural materials.

[Quick Care Guide]

1. Housing: A small container (like a shoebox-sized plastic tub) with good ventilation works well. Use a bioactive substrate as a base.
2.  Substrate: We recommend our BIO MIX, but if you would like to make your own,  mix of coconut coir, compost, and sphagnum moss is ideal. Keep one side of the substrate moist and allow the other to be slightly drier. 
3. Temperature & Humidity: Maintain a temperature between 68-78°F (20-25°C). Keep humidity moderate, providing a humid hide with wet sphagnum moss.
4.  Food: Offer a varied diet of decaying leaf litter, soft rotting wood, and occasional supplements like Reptile Deli Isopod & Springtail Food, fresh vegetables (like carrots or zucchini), and calcium powder.
5. Maintenance: Mist the moist side of the enclosure as needed to prevent it from drying out. Replenish food sources and leaf litter every few weeks. With proper care, your colony will flourish!