Porcellio laevis - Dairy Cows Isopods

$9.99

Porcellio laevis is a large, active, and fast-growing isopod that makes an excellent addition to bioactive enclosures and isopod collections. Known for their impressive size, hearty appetite, and prolific breeding, these isopods are a great choice for beginners and experienced keepers alike.

Highly active and easy to observe, Porcellio laevis quickly gets to work breaking down leaf litter, decaying wood, leftover food, and other organic material. Their appetite and rapid reproduction make them especially useful as a bioactive clean-up crew.

Why You’ll Love Them

  • Large, active, and easy to observe

  • Fast-growing and prolific breeders

  • Hardy and beginner friendly

  • Excellent bioactive clean-up crew

  • Strong feeding response

  • Easy to establish and maintain

Care: Provide a nutrient-rich substrate with plenty of leaf litter, decaying hardwood, and cork bark for shelter. Maintain a moisture gradient with one area kept consistently moist while allowing the opposite side to remain somewhat drier. Good ventilation is recommended.

Diet: Leaf litter and decaying wood should form the foundation of their diet. Supplement regularly with vegetables, quality isopod food, calcium, and protein-rich foods. Porcellio laevis have a strong appetite and benefit from regular supplemental feeding.

Difficulty: Easy
Activity Level: High
Breeding Rate: Fast
Humidity: Moderate
Temperature: 68–80°F

Hardy, productive, and always busy, Porcellio laevis is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a dependable clean-up crew or an active isopod colony that is fun to watch.

Qty - 10

Lonestar Isopods
PO Box 112
Kurten, TX 77862
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