Description

Live Isopods (Porcellio Scaber) – Bioactive Clean-Up Crew for Terrariums

Support a clean, thriving terrarium with Live Orange Isopods (Porcellio scaber) – one of the hardest-working clean-up crews in any bioactive setup. These tiny crustaceans feed on decaying organic matter, leaf litter, and waste, helping to prevent mould, regulate moisture, and enrich your substrate with essential nutrients.

Perfect for enclosed terrariums, vivariums, or reptile enclosures, they actively improve soil health, reduce unwanted fungi and bacteria, and support plant and root development. Whether you’re just starting a bioactive enclosure or adding to an established one, these isopods are an essential addition.

Why You’ll Love Them:

🍂 Natural decomposers – Feed on leaf litter, waste, and organic matter
🌱 Boost soil health – Improve aeration and release nutrients as they break down debris
🦠 Fungi & bacteria control – Help maintain a clean, stable environment
🪵 Bioactive ready – Perfect for terrariums, vivariums, and reptile enclosures
🧬 Bonus springtails – Many cultures contain springtails for extra clean-up power, due to our breeding process

Care Snapshot:

🌡️ Temperature: 18–26°C (room temp is fine!)
💦 Humidity: Moderate to high – mist regularly or maintain a damp substrate
🍽️ Food: Leaf litter, soft vegetables, or fish flakes as supplemental food
🕶️ Storage: Keep in a dark, stable spot with plenty of ventilation

Shipping Info:

🚚 Express Shipping: Flat-rate Express Post for safe, fast delivery
📦 Packaging: Nutrient-rich sphagnum moss in a plastic container
🚫 State Restrictions: Not available in TAS, WA, or NT due to live insect regulations

A must-have for bioactive enclosures — live isopods help your terrarium thrive by breaking down waste and supporting plant health from the ground up.