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Isopods
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:15 pm
by KayedeeLove<3
Ok I really wasn't interested in doing the bug thing! However, with moving to a pretty large size tank I think i will be needing a couple hundred extra pair of hands [FLUSHED FACE]
So what I want too do is order some and start raising a colony so I don't have to order them. I have no idea how to set up for them... suggestions?
All help is greatly appreciated!
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Re: Isopods
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:26 pm
by Hermiearth
I keep a breeder colony in a critter keeper that I transfer bugs from to my tanks. And they are pretty cute as far as bugs go
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Re: Isopods
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:51 pm
by KayedeeLove<3
I think it's the legs that freak me out lol. But I'd prefer them to food mites and crab poo. So how many fit in there before you have to upgrade?
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Re: Isopods
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:52 pm
by KayedeeLove<3
Don't they breed quickly? What all do you have in there? I read they are so more in the crustacean category than bug? That they have to have humidity and warmth?
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Re: Isopods
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:36 pm
by Hermiearth
They breed relatively fast. I have moss, oak leaves, and ee. I am struggling a bit with keeping there humidity up. I'm not sure about my species needing warmth- I found them all in my garden which is much colder than my house.
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Re: Isopods
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:45 pm
by KayedeeLove<3
What about food? Everything on the safe food list am I right?
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Re: Isopods
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:48 pm
by LadyJinglyJones
They totally are crustaceans.
Re: Isopods
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:51 pm
by KayedeeLove<3
LadyJinglyJones wrote:They totally are crustaceans.
I'll try to view them in that light
So there are no special requirements? Like metal is ok or no certain types of woods?
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Re: Isopods
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:55 pm
by LadyJinglyJones
They like moisture & detritus. Keeping a side tote for a breeding population is a good idea. Have fun!
Re: Isopods
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:55 pm
by KayedeeLove<3
Also on the isopod site I was on she sold these to jazz up the tank...
I was actually wondering are they crab and isopod safe?
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Re: Isopods
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:59 pm
by Hermiearth
Mine love carrots!! Not positive on the mushrooms.
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Re: Isopods
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 11:01 pm
by LadyJinglyJones
I've seen those mushroom decorations in pet stores. They're just decorative. They're made for reptile enclosures mostly, but should be safe fer crebs.
Re: Isopods
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 11:20 pm
by KayedeeLove<3
Well if I'm gonna keep the things I'm gonna make their cage just as nice! Everybody selling them online say they keep em in a shoe box?! Guess I'm gonna order em [FACE WITH COLD SWEAT]
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Re: Isopods
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2017 12:00 am
by Hermiearth
I dunno about a show box. Have fun and goodluck!
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Re: Isopods
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2017 12:51 am
by LadyJinglyJones
Like a cardboard shoebox? Wouldn't moisture cause it to break down?
