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Dwarf White Isopod
BeginnerTrichorhina tomentosa
A tiny white isopod that reproduces parthenogenetically and multiplies rapidly. A staple microfauna clean-up crew and feeder culture; a harmless detritivore with no bite or venom.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
20〜27℃
Lifespan
About 6 months to 1 year
Size
About 0.3-0.5 cm
Humidity
70〜90%
Diet
Mainly leaf litter and decaying matter, with small amounts of protein (e.g., fish food) and vegetable scraps.
About
Trichorhina tomentosa is a tiny white isopod of about 0.3–0.5cm that reproduces parthenogenetically, multiplying rapidly without males. Native to the Neotropics of South America and found in greenhouses worldwide, it eats leaf litter and detritus with small amounts of fish food or vegetables. A staple clean-up crew and feeder culture, it is harmless with no bite or venom and is easy for beginners. It prefers humid conditions (20–27°C, 70–90% humidity) and has a relatively short lifespan of about six months to a year.
Basic Info
Origin
Neotropical (South American) origin, now found in greenhouses worldwide
Lifespan
About 6 months to 1 year
Size
About 0.3-0.5 cm
Temperature
20〜27℃
Humidity
70〜90%
Diet
Mainly leaf litter and decaying matter, with small amounts of protein (e.g., fish food) and vegetable scraps.
Care Guide
Habitat
Use a moisture-retentive substrate and keep conditions damp.
Temp & Humidity
Keep 20-27C and high humidity for explosive growth.
References & Sources
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