Care Guides
Practical husbandry for every species we carry: housing, diet, breeding, and troubleshooting. Each guide downloads as a branded PDF.
Getting started
Foundation husbandry for any keeper
Isopod species guides
In-depth guides for each isopod we carry
BeginnerZebra Isopod Care Guide
Armadillidium maculatum
Striped roly-polies that roll into a ball. Hardy, easy to breed, and a solid first isopod.
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BeginnerPowder Blue Isopod Care Guide
Porcellionides pruinosus "Powder Blue"
Fast breeders with a dusty blue coat. Great clean-up crew and one of the easiest isopods to start with.
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IntermediateRubber Ducky Isopods Care Guide
Cubaris sp. "Rubber Ducky"
How we keep Rubber Ducky Isopods: ventilation, humidity, limestone, and what to do when something goes wrong.
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IntermediateCherry Blossom Isopods Care Guide
Cubaris sp. "Cherry Blossom"
How we keep Cherry Blossom Isopods: ventilation, humidity, limestone, and what to do when something goes wrong.
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IntermediateAmber Firefly LCF Isopods Care Guide
Cubaris sp. "Amber Firefly LCF"
How we keep Amber Firefly LCF Isopods: ventilation, humidity, limestone, and what to do when something goes wrong.
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IntermediateBumblebee Isopods Care Guide
Cubaris sp. "Bumblebee"
How we keep Bumblebee Isopods: ventilation, humidity, limestone, and what to do when something goes wrong.
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IntermediateBlonde Ducky Isopods Care Guide
Cubaris sp. "Blonde Ducky"
How we keep Blonde Ducky Isopods: ventilation, humidity, limestone, and what to do when something goes wrong.
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IntermediatePanda King Isopods Care Guide
Cubaris sp. "Panda King"
How we keep Panda King Isopods: ventilation, humidity, limestone, and what to do when something goes wrong.
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IntermediateCitrus Panda Isopods Care Guide
Cubaris sp. "Citrus Panda"
How we keep Citrus Panda Isopods: ventilation, humidity, limestone, and what to do when something goes wrong.
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IntermediateBlack Panda Isopods Care Guide
Cubaris sp. "Black Panda"
How we keep Black Panda Isopods: ventilation, humidity, limestone, and what to do when something goes wrong.
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IntermediateWhite Panda Isopods Care Guide
Cubaris sp. "White Panda"
How we keep White Panda Isopods: ventilation, humidity, limestone, and what to do when something goes wrong.
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IntermediateWhite Shark Isopods Care Guide
Cubaris sp. "White Shark"
How we keep White Shark Isopods: ventilation, humidity, limestone, and what to do when something goes wrong.
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BeginnerLava Isopod Care Guide
Porcellio scaber "Lava"
Bright orange Porcellio scaber. Hardy, breeds fast, and a fun colour morph for beginners.
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BeginnerGiant Canyon Isopod Care Guide
Porcellio dilatatus
Big, bold Porcellio dilatatus. One of the largest isopods in the hobby and a workhorse clean-up crew.
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BeginnerDairy Cow Isopod Care Guide
Porcellio laevis "Dairy Cow"
Large spotted Porcellio laevis. Fast breeders, bold behaviour, and one of the best beginner morphs.
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Culture and care for springtail species
