Cali Mix Isopods (Porcellio laevis 'Cali Mix')

Cali Mix Isopods (Porcellio laevis 'Cali Mix')

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Explore the Vibrant Diversity of CALIFORNIA MIX Isopods

Important Shipping Notice: Due to state-specific regulations, we are unable to ship isopods to the following states: Alabama (AL), California (CA), Delaware (DE), Florida (FL), Louisiana (LA), Oregon (OR), Vermont (VT), and Hawaii (HI). We appreciate your understanding.

Introducing the colorful and dynamic CALIFORNIA MIX Isopods, scientifically known as Porcellio laevis 'Cali Mix.' This stunning assortment features various color morphs, including vibrant orange, pure white, and classic wild-type gray, bringing a lively splash of color and activity to any terrarium or vivarium. Their hardiness, adaptability, and beneficial ecological role make them a must-have for any bioactive enthusiast.

Features:

Vibrant Color Variations:
The CALIFORNIA MIX showcases a variety of striking color morphs, such as orange, white, and gray, making them a visually captivating addition to your terrarium. Their diverse appearance adds a unique touch to any enclosure.

Hardy and Adaptable:
Known for their resilience, these isopods thrive in a wide range of conditions, making them suitable for both beginners and experienced keepers. They readily adapt to different humidity levels and substrates.

Bioactive Powerhouses:
CALIFORNIA MIX Isopods play a crucial role in maintaining a balanced terrarium environment. As natural decomposers, they help break down organic matter, contribute to nutrient cycling, and keep the enclosure clean by consuming decaying plant material and other debris.

Perfect for Vampire Crabs:
These isopods are an ideal choice for vampire crab setups, providing a hard-working cleanup crew that helps maintain a healthy and naturalistic habitat for your crabs.

Specifications:

Species: Porcellio laevis 'Cali Mix'
Common Name: CALIFORNIA MIX Isopods
Size: Adults typically reach 12-18mm in length
Quantity: Available in packs of various sizes to suit your terrarium needs

Care Guidelines:

Substrate: Use a substrate rich in organic matter, such as coconut fiber or leaf litter, to support natural foraging and burrowing behaviors.
Humidity: Maintain moderate to high humidity levels, ideally between 60% to 80%.
Feeding: Offer a diet of decaying plant matter and organic debris, supplemented with occasional calcium sources like cuttlebone or powdered calcium to support exoskeleton health.
Habitat: Provide plenty of hiding places and moisture-retaining areas to replicate their natural environment.

Benefits of Keeping CALIFORNIA MIX Isopods:

Efficient Cleanup Crew: These isopods help keep the enclosure clean by consuming waste, leftover food, and decaying material, reducing the need for frequent substrate changes.
Nutrient Cycling: Their waste enriches the substrate, supporting plant health and promoting a balanced ecosystem.
Substrate Aeration: The burrowing activity of CALIFORNIA MIX Isopods helps improve soil structure and drainage.
Ecosystem Enrichment: Their presence stimulates natural behaviors in other terrarium inhabitants, offering enrichment and mental stimulation.
Harmonious Coexistence: CALIFORNIA MIX Isopods are peaceful and integrate well with other terrarium creatures.

Add a splash of color and function to your terrarium with CALIFORNIA MIX Isopods, and enjoy the benefits of a thriving bioactive environment.

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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