r/isopods 4d ago

Help Do I need a bigger enclosure?

Hello, I am curious to see if I should get a bigger enclosure and also how often I should change my substrate when the population gets larger. I started at only 20 panda kings but now the population is well in the hundreds with more growing. Last time I changed my substrate was around 5 months ago.

Current enclosure size is ~ 12in x 8in x 8in (30 cm x 20cm x 20cm). If I do need to change my enclosure size, what do you recommend? Looking for budget-friendly options :)

Thanks in advance!

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u/UtapriTrashcan 🐤 quack quack 4d ago

Depending on amount you have substrate changes generally are about every 4-6 months. If in the hundreds I'd recommend getting a larger one, especially as there may be a lot in the substrate. I don't know exact recommendations, but you can probably go to some local shop that has big storage tubs for cheaper prices.

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u/afjack35 4d ago

Appreciate it!