Isopods in Bioactive Tank

PanUzasny · 01-09-20, 01:12 PM

I initially I only put 5 A. vulgare "Punta Cana" in my vivarium for my kingsnake. At one point I wasn't sure if any had survived. Clearly, they had. They do a great job of cleaning up the snake waste. Here they are with a bit of sweet pepper.

Veronica · 01-09-20, 02:22 PM

Aww happy isopods

chairman · 01-09-20, 06:08 PM

I use isopods as a clean up crew as well. Couldn't tell you which species. I do have to say that I was surprised to see how expensive the little guys are if you buy them rather than harvest them from your yard.

Veronica · 01-09-20, 06:47 PM

Oh yeah, there are some expensive species out there (of course they are the most colorful ones...)

PanUzasny · 01-10-20, 12:20 PM

Yeah, I have 5 species at home - I've found them to be fun and see all the offspring. All mine have been pretty affordable like in the $1-2 range per isopod for the "expensive" ones. It's crazy when you get to the $30-50 per isopod range which includes rubber ducky isopods. They look super cool and I'd be lying if I said I didn't want some (see link below if you want to see a pic).

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&sour...78766700228113

Veronica · 01-10-20, 12:54 PM

Ooo yeah, we all want rubber duckies. (Apparently they are banned by the USDA in the US though...)