Dairy Cow Isopods (Porcellio laevis)

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Discover the Bold and Hardy Dairy Cow Isopods!

At this time, we are unable to ship isopods to the following states due to state-specific regulations: Alabama (AL), California (CA), Delaware (DE), Florida (FL), Louisiana (LA), Oregon (OR), Vermont (VT), and Hawaii (HI). We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Meet the Dairy Cow Isopod (Porcellio laevis 'Dairy Cow')

Dairy Cow Isopods are one of the most active, hardy, and fast-breeding isopod species available, making them a top choice for terrarium keepers and bioactive setups. Their striking black-and-white pattern resembles the markings of a dairy cow, giving them their unique name. These large, highly visible isopods thrive in various environments, making them an excellent clean-up crew and a fascinating addition to any collection.

Why We Love Dairy Cow Isopods

✅ Fast-Reproducing & Hardy – These isopods breed quickly and adapt well to a wide range of conditions.
✅ Excellent Bioactive Cleaners – They consume decaying plant material, leftover food, and organic waste.
✅ Large and Active – More visible and engaging than smaller isopod species, great for display tanks.
✅ Great for All Levels – Perfect for beginners and experienced keepers alike!

Care Guidelines for Dairy Cow Isopods

🛖 Substrate: Use a mix of coconut fiber, decayed wood, leaf litter, and sphagnum moss for burrowing and foraging.
💧 Humidity: Maintain moderate to high humidity (60-80%) with a moisture gradient—one side damp, one side drier.
🌡 Temperature: Ideal range is 68-80°F (20-27°C) for optimal growth and reproduction.
🥬 Diet: Primarily feeds on decaying plant matter, but thrives with occasional calcium supplements (cuttlebone, eggshells) and additional protein sources like fish flakes or dried shrimp.
🏡 Habitat Needs: Provide ample hiding spots with bark, cork, and botanicals to mimic their natural environment.

Bioactive Benefits: The Ultimate Clean-Up Crew!

🧹 Terrarium Maintenance – Breaks down organic debris, preventing mold and bacteria buildup.
🌱 Soil Aeration – Their burrowing improves substrate drainage and oxygen flow.
🔁 Nutrient Cycling – Their waste enriches the soil, benefiting plant health.
🐸 Compatible with Reptiles & Amphibians – Coexists well with frogs, geckos, and other terrarium inhabitants.
📈 High Reproduction Rate – Ensures a self-sustaining cleanup crew over time.

Why Choose Our Dairy Cow Isopods?

🐄 Top-Quality, Healthy Stock – Carefully cultured for strong genetics and optimal performance in bioactive setups.
🚚 Live Arrival Guarantee – We stand by the quality and condition of every shipment.
🌍 Ethically Raised & Sustainably Sourced – No wild collection, ensuring responsible and ethical practices.

Bring the Power of Dairy Cow Isopods to Your Terrarium!

Upgrade your enclosure with these bold, efficient, and resilient isopods. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced keeper, Porcellio laevis 'Dairy Cow' will thrive in your setup and enhance your bioactive ecosystem.

Order today and experience the benefits of these incredible decomposers!

For the safety of our animals, we only ship live fish, crabs, and select other inverts exclusively via UPS 1 Day Air. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS 1 Day Air as a shipping option during checkout. If other items are in your cart that can ship with 2 day or standard shipping options the only shipping method you can still select is UPS 1 Day Air.

UPS 1 Day is a description of the duration of time a shipment will spend in transit once it has been shipped. This does not guarantee the package will be shipped the same or next day from which the order was placed.

Shipping Schedule for this service

UPS 1 Day: Monday through Thursday

Current Handling Time:

1-9 business days

Here at Aquatic Arts, we consider the welfare of the live animals we are shipping to be of the foremost importance. This process is much more involved than simply creating a shipping label and affixing it to a box. Depending on the order, it takes from 4 to 7 people to complete this process properly. We check the weather conditions here where they fly out of the Indianapolis UPS facility and the destination for each shipment. We start early each morning and go through a multi-step process to have the day's shipments prepared in time for the UPS pickup. The volume of orders in our system also affects the processing time. Therefore our stated handling time is 1-9 business days.

Shipping Rate

Pricing is by size of package needed to fill entire order and distance it must travel. It will be calculated at checkout.

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