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HOW TO CARE FOR ISOPODS

You first need to consider which Isopods you would want to raise as there are a lot of species with varying growth rates. You could choose to either have a fast-growing colony or even a small one. Their growth rate will be the deciding factor when it comes to choosing the right terrarium for these crawlers.

It’s also important to do thorough research. Thankfully, there are plenty of resources on the internet.

For their habitat, he recommends a six-liter bin or enclosure to start with. He said that a fifteen-count colony would fill the enclosure within a month. This gives you ample time to prepare for the habitat’s expansion if necessary.

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