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Porcellio ornatus "Yellow"
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€27,99
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Benefits at a Glance
- 10 animals + 1 free when mating
- For isopod bins & bioactive terrariums
- Great addition to your floor police
Porcellio ornatus "Yellow"
This larger isopod stands out through yellow markings on a dark body. It suits keepers looking for an active species to observe. Provide ample floor space, shelters and well-ventilated, drier areas.
Housing and setup
Use humus-rich substrate, plenty of leaf litter, white-rotted wood and low bark shelters. Keep most of the surface relatively dry to moderately moist. A permanently moist corner is still essential; never let the whole enclosure dry out or become waterlogged.
Suggested care range: around 20–25 °C. Check the temperature where the animals live and avoid direct sunlight.
Feeding and useful accessories
Leaf litter and white-rotted wood should always be available. Offer our Premium Isopod Food in small portions at a fixed feeding spot. A isopod feeding dish makes leftovers easier to find and remove. Provide a calcium source such as cuttlebone pieces. Offer fresh food sparingly and remove uneaten portions promptly.
Choose the XL isopod feeding dish for more feeding space, or the double isopod feeding dish to offer food and minerals separately.
Breeding
Temperature, food and moisture influence colony growth. Allow new arrivals time to settle and disturb shelters as little as possible. Juveniles also need access to a moist area, leaf litter and calcium.
The 11 L isopod box with four ventilation panels provides room for substrate, shelters and separate moisture zones. The Isopod Starter Set includes an XL feeding dish, so an additional dish is not automatically needed.
What's included
10 animals + 1 free animal of the species or colour form offered here. Food, dishes, enclosure and decorations are sold separately. Colour and size may vary.
Practical tip
Moisten the retreat rather than the entire enclosure. When feeding, also check that this corner is still moist enough.
Care and use notes
Live animals for terrarium keeping, not for human consumption. Prepare their enclosure before arrival and check the animals on receipt. Children should only help under supervision; keep the enclosure securely out of their reach. Before mixing species, check that climate, space and all animals' needs are compatible.
Frequently asked questions
What temperature does this isopod need?
Use around 20–25 °C as a guide. The moisture gradient, shelters and ventilation described above are also important.
What should I feed the colony?
Keep leaf litter and white-rotted wood available. Offer small portions of isopod food and provide a calcium source. Adjust the amount to what the colony eats.
Can I use these isopods as a cleanup crew?
Isopods break down organic matter, but this does not make them suitable for every mixed enclosure. Assess the particular species combination and care conditions. A separate culture is useful for observation and breeding.
How many animals will I receive?
The culture contains 10 animals plus 1 free animal. Accessories shown are not included.
Which dish suits a larger Ornatus colony?
When many animals feed at once, the XL dish offers more feeding space than the standard dish. Choose according to colony size and the space in the enclosure.
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