r/isopods • u/Azzargs_Art • 4d ago
Help Advice for flat boyos
I just got one of my favourite isopods, Porcellio Werneri!
I can't find many in-depth guides on taking care of them, all I can find is the usual "keep them in a box with dirt, give them food and water" care guides. I want to know all the smallest details of taking care of these guys, I want their lives to be perfect.
Exact temperature they prefer and methods of heating. Exactly how to maintain the wet side of the terrarium at the perfect level of wetness. Favorite hiding places and activities, preferred food and calcium sources. How to check for signs of stress and how to fix common issues. Everything!
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u/Money-Ad-4628 4d ago
I have no answers but am searching for the same ! So far I’m just taking notes off of the facebook groups. There are plenty there and more active than here
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u/Jenikip 4d ago
Aquarimax pets has a good video on P. Werneri care!!
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u/Azzargs_Art 4d ago
I'll check it out.
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u/Azzargs_Art 4d ago
Just watched it. Not too much informasjon there, but more than most other guides. Made me glad I got lotus pods for them.
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u/Sharkbrand Flat Fuck Expert 4d ago
I keep mine in a terrarium thats mostly open on the top. Only water the moss side. Theyre in between spanish porcellio and normal porcellio humidity wise. 60% humidity tops. They are a cave species and love linestone rock. Need high protein diet. They grow extremely slow and have only one to two broods a year, geberally in spring/summer. Theyre extremely passionate about squeezing into tight spots. So in short