Powder Blue Isopods Small Starter Colony
🟦 Powder Blue Isopods – The Ultimate Clean-Up Crew for Bioactive Setups!
Description:
The Powder Blue Isopod (Porcellionides pruinosus) is a fast-breeding, highly active species perfect for any bioactive enclosure – especially when paired with stick insects! These little guys may be small, but they play a huge role in creating a clean, naturalistic environment. Their soft, powdery-blue colouring makes them both eye-catching and subtle as they scurry through leaf litter and substrate, constantly working to break down waste and old plant material.
Why Powder Blue Isopods Are Incredibly Useful:
Powder Blue Isopods are a powerhouse addition to any bioactive enclosure or terrarium. These tiny decomposers break down hidden bits of waste, leftover food, and decaying organic matter that we often miss during regular spot cleaning. In plant-only terrariums, they help clean up dead leaves and roots, while also aerating the soil to prevent compacting and reduce the risk of root rot, helping plants thrive.
In reptile enclosures, they offer more than just cleanup — they provide natural enrichment. Letting your reptiles forage for isopods encourages instinctual behaviours and stimulates their minds, which can be difficult to achieve in captivity. Powder Blues can also be bred separately as a live feeder source for predatory insects, amphibians, and small reptiles like geckos, skinks or baby lizards. It’s a game-changer for any serious keeper wanting a more hands-off and natural setup.
They’re also just fascinating, extremely low-cost pets on their own! With their constant movement, soft powdery blue colouring, and low care needs, they make a great choice for anyone looking to start a mini ecosystem or get into invertebrate keeping.
Fast-breeding, hardy, and highly active, these isopods are a fantastic multipurpose addition to any naturalistic setup — whether for cleaning, plant health, enrichment, feeding, or simply observing.
Whether you're new to isopods or looking to expand your clean-up crew, these hardy, adaptable isopods are a great choice. They thrive in warm, humid environments and breed quickly when established.
Key Features:
✔️ Active and fast-breeding species – excellent waste processors
✔️ Perfect for bioactive setups with stick insects or reptiles
✔️ Helps maintain humidity and reduces enclosure cleaning
✔️ Great for egg protection and natural hatching environments
✔️ Beginner-friendly and easy to establish
Care Tips:
🌡️ Temperature: 20–28°C (68–82°F) with moderate to high humidity
📦 Enclosure: Bioactive substrate with leaf litter, cork bark, and hiding places
🍽️ Diet: Decaying plant matter, vegetables, and protein-rich supplements
💧 Moisture: Keep one side of the enclosure damp for hydration
Each pack includes a small starter colony with 10 adult and advanced juvenile isopods, plus however many babies they've already produced since setup. Add them to your setup and enjoy a healthier, more natural ecosystem or just enjoy them on their own they are like shrimp minus water and the difficulties associated with aquariums.
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