🪲 Product Name:
Dwarf White Isopods – 5 pcs
Trichorhina tomentosa
📦 Detailed Description:
Dwarf White Isopods are tiny, soil-dwelling terrestrial crustaceans known for their pure white color and discreet behavior. They prefer to stay hidden beneath the substrate, thriving in moist, organic-rich environments. Highly valued in bioactive setups, they are exceptional decomposers that quietly break down waste, mold, and decaying organic material without disrupting the surface of your terrarium.
🌟 Key Features:
- Extremely small size (under 3 mm)
- Pure white, easy to distinguish
- Rarely visible on the surface – minimal disturbance
- Rapid reproduction under stable conditions
- Safe for reptiles, amphibians, and microfauna
- Ideal as a long-term cleanup crew in bioactive systems
🌿 Ideal Environment:
- Temperature: 21 – 27°C (70 – 80°F)
- Humidity: High (80% or more)
- Prefers moist, shaded soil with decaying leaves
- Can be housed with other species like springtails
🍂 Diet:
- Decaying leaves
- Fungi and algae
- Plant matter
- Isopod-specific food
- Tiny pieces of soft vegetables as supplements
🛠️ Care Tips:
- Maintain high humidity and stable moisture
- Avoid frequent disturbance of the substrate
- Add leaf litter or bark to provide natural hiding spots
- Ensure moderate airflow without drying the environment
🪴 Common Uses:
- Bioactive terrariums
- Soil maintenance and decomposition
- Mold control and odor reduction
- Compatible with microfauna and educational terrarium setups
♻️ Note:
These isopods are captive-bred under clean, controlled conditions and are ready for immediate use in your bioactive system without any additional preparation.
