How difficult is it to keep Giant Canyon Isopod?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Giant Canyon Isopod?

The ideal temperature for Giant Canyon Isopod is 15〜26℃. Recommended humidity is 50〜70%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Giant Canyon Isopod?

The average lifespan of Giant Canyon Isopod is 2-3 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Giant Canyon Isopod get?

Giant Canyon Isopod typically reaches About 15-20mm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Giant Canyon Isopod?

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

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Giant Canyon Isopod

Q: What should I feed Giant Canyon Isopod?

Giant Canyon Isopod feeds on: Leaf litter, rotten wood and substrate humus as staples, with vegetables, fruit, protein and a calcium source.. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Beginner

Porcellio dilatatus

A woodlouse native to south-western Europe and now established around buildings worldwide. The broad oval body is grey to dark brown and it burrows readily. Hardy and drought tolerant, it is a widely used beginner cleanup species.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

15〜26℃

Lifespan

2-3 years

Size

About 15-20mm

Humidity

50〜70%

Diet

Leaf litter, rotten wood and substrate humus as staples, with vegetables, fruit, protein and a calcium source.

About

Porcellio dilatatus, described by Brandt in 1831, is native to south-western Europe and has spread with human traffic to North and South America, Australia and beyond, where it lives around buildings, greenhouses and flower pots; five subspecies are recognised. Adults are about 15-20mm with a broad oval body of grey to dark brown, the central lobe of the head always darker, and a tongue-shaped rounded telson that separates it from similar species. It burrows and eats the substrate itself, so provide a depth of at least 5-10cm. Leaf litter and rotten wood are the staples, supplemented with vegetables, fruit, protein and calcium. It is nocturnal and also active in the early morning. Drought tolerant and forgiving of fluctuations, it is widely used as a vivarium cleanup crew. Breeding is reliable, with moderate colony growth.

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