Taxonomic Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Malacostraca
- Order: Isopoda
- Family: Porcellionidae
- Sub Family:
- Genus: Porcellionides
- Species: pruinosus
Isopods: Porcellionides pruinosus 'Orange & Grey' - packs of 10 (CB by BugzUK)
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Care Sheet
These isopods are a mixture of soft greys and oranges. There are many colour morphs, some of which are thought to be subspecies of P. pruinosus. They are kept frequently in bioactive setups to feed on detritus and keep the enclosure clean.
Isopod Care:
Temperature: 20-24°c
Humidity: 60-80%
Diet: Rotting wood, leaf mulch, calcium supplement, fish flakes, sweet potato
Substrate: Leaf mulch, dried shitake, humus
