Why Substrate Matters
Isopods spend their lives in and around substrate. It provides food, moisture, shelter, and breeding space. Choosing the right mix helps your culture thrive.
Ideal Base Mix
A standard mix contains:
- Organic topsoil or coco fibre (base)
- Leaf litter (structure and food)
- Crushed oyster shell or cuttlebone (calcium source)
For moisture-loving species, add sphagnum moss and keep one corner wetter. Dry-tolerant species like powder oranges prefer airy, well-drained substrates.
Why Our Enclosures Help
The Display Vivarium Base is shallow but perfect for growing cultures. Its airflow keeps the substrate sweet-smelling and mold-free.
Quick Tips
- Never pack the substrate too tightly
- Spot-clean uneaten food
- Refresh leaf litter regularly
Balanced substrate is the foundation of a happy isopod colony!
