🪲 Commercial Name:
Oreo Isopods
Scientific name: Porcellionides pruinosus “Oreo Morph”
📦 Detailed Description:
Oreo Isopods are a unique color morph of Porcellionides pruinosus, characterized by a beautiful mix of dark gray to black with lighter patches that resemble the pattern of an Oreo cookie—hence the name. These isopods are highly active, fast breeders, and easy to care for, making them ideal for beginners and bioactive setups that require an efficient cleanup crew.
🌟 Key Features:
- Oreo-like coloration: dark gray to black with pale highlights
- Small to medium in size
- Fast-moving and highly reproductive
- Thrives in warm, humid environments
- Safe for plants and other terrarium inhabitants
- Excellent for self-sustaining bioactive systems
🌿 Ideal Habitat:
- Temperature: 21 – 28°C (70 – 82°F)
- Humidity: High (70% – 90%)
- Prefers moist substrate with leaf litter and natural wood
- Requires moderate airflow and consistent moisture levels
🍂 Diet:
- Decaying leaves and plant matter
- Fungi and algae
- Isopod-specific chow
- Small portions of dried vegetables or fruit
- Optional protein supplement for enhanced breeding
🛠️ Care Guidelines:
- Maintain a shaded, humid environment
- Provide natural hiding spots (bark, moss, cork)
- Avoid complete dryness or over-saturation
- Can coexist with springtails and other beneficial species
🪴 Common Uses:
- Terrarium cleanup crew (waste and mold control)
- Bioactive ecosystem balance
- Beginner-friendly isopod pet
- Decorative addition to closed plant habitats
♻️ Note:
These isopods are captive-bred in a clean, controlled environment in Saudi Arabia and are shipped fully ready for immediate introduction into your terrarium setup.
