How difficult is it to keep Ember Bee Isopod?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Ember Bee Isopod?

The ideal temperature for Ember Bee Isopod is 20〜23℃. Recommended humidity is 60〜73%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Ember Bee Isopod?

The average lifespan of Ember Bee Isopod is 2-4 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Ember Bee Isopod get?

Ember Bee Isopod typically reaches About 20mm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Ember Bee Isopod?

The price of Ember Bee Isopod varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Ember Bee Isopod

Q: What should I feed Ember Bee Isopod?

Ember Bee Isopod feeds on: Hardwood leaf litter and white-rotted wood as the base, with small amounts of vegetable and the occasional pinch of fish flake; permanent cuttlebone or crushed limestone. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Intermediate

Merulanella sp. "Ember Bee"

An undescribed woodlouse from Vietnam. The legs and underside are jet black while the shell runs yellow into orange and red. It stays out and active in daylight, which makes it unusually watchable, and at about 20mm it is large for its group.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

20〜23℃

Lifespan

2-4 years

Size

About 20mm

Humidity

60〜73%

Diet

Hardwood leaf litter and white-rotted wood as the base, with small amounts of vegetable and the occasional pinch of fish flake; permanent cuttlebone or crushed limestone

About

Merulanella sp. 'Ember Bee' is an undescribed woodlouse from the warm, humid forests of Vietnam; 'Ember Bee' is a breeder's line name, not a described species. The legs and underside are jet black while the shell runs yellow into orange into red, so a group crossing leaf litter looks like bees rising out of embers, which is where the name comes from. Markings differ between individuals. Adults reach about 20mm, large for the group. The genus is unsettled: since a 2025 split some sellers list it as Ardentiella while others keep the older Merulanella. The husbandry problem is holding humidity high while the air still moves, so mesh two opposing walls and let a current run through. Wet the substrate but never soak it. It does best at 20-23C and copes from 19 to 26C, but warm, wet, stagnant air empties colonies quietly. It climbs sheer surfaces, so use a tall enclosure with upright cork bark and seal every lid gap. Calcium goes fast, so keep cuttlebone in permanently.

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