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Vibrant Tangerine Isopods

Hardy, Active, and Perfect for Bioactive Setups!

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Ideal Temperature

18-29.5°C

65-85°F

 

Tangerine Isopods prefer warm, stable temperatures. Perfect for terrariums, reptile enclosures, and controlled bioactive setups.

Humidity Needs

60-80%

Moderate Moisture

 

Maintain a humid environment by misting occasionally. Provide a moist hideout for molting and hydration.

Substrate Needs

5-7.5 centimeters

2-3 inches

 

Tangerine Isopods thrive in a soft, organic-rich substrate mix of Molly's Aroid Mix, sphagnum moss, and decaying hardwood, and leaf litter. Ensure a moisture gradient by using PodWicks watering system.

Activity Level

Moderate

Visible & Engagine Cleanup Crew

 

Unlike shy species, Tangerine Isopods are frequent foragers, exploring their environment during feeding times. Great for display terrariums.

Special Diet & Features

Low Protein

Calcium supplementation required

 

Tangerine Isopods prefer hardwood leaf litter (oak, magnolia) and consume decaying wood, vegetable scraps, and cuttlebone for calcium. Unlike Porcellio species, they don’t require high protein diets, making them an easy-maintenance cleanup crew.

Reproduction Rate

Moderate Breeders

Steady Colony Growth

 

Under ideal conditions, females produce regular broods, ensuring sustainable population growth over time. Suitable for both bioactive cleanups & breeding projects.
Armadillidium vulgare - Tangerine
Armadillidium vulgare - Tangerine

Armadillidium vulgare - Tangerine

Tangerine Isopods (Armadillidium vulgare) are a vibrant, hardy, and easy-to-care-for addition to any bioactive enclosure. Their striking orange coloration makes them a great display species, while their natural waste-processing abilities help maintain a healthy ecosystem.

Why Choose Tangerine Isopods?

Vibrant orange color morph – A stunning addition to any terrarium.

Perfect for bioactive setups – Helps break down waste & improve soil quality.

Hardy & easy to care for – Moderate humidity needs & adaptable to most environments.

Compatible with reptiles, amphibians & invertebrates – A safe & beneficial cleanup crew.

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Lori Mclean

As always great little cleaners

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Porcellionides pruinosus - Powder White
Lori Mclean

As always great products

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Porcellionides pruinosus - Powder Blue
Janelle Lumsden
Got all my little guys and they are wonderful

They all arrived healthy, settled into their new enclosure quickly, and are a joy to watch.

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Porcellio Laevis - Dairy Cow
Simon Bernatchez

All perfect!

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Winter Shipping: To combat the cold, we include insulation & heat packs to keep isopods at a stable temperature.

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