How difficult is it to keep Ornatus Isopod?

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

What is the ideal temperature for Ornatus Isopod?

The ideal temperature for Ornatus Isopod is 20〜26℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Ornatus Isopod?

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

How large does Ornatus Isopod get?

Ornatus Isopod typically reaches Up to about 25mm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Ornatus Isopod?

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

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Q: What should I feed Ornatus Isopod?

Ornatus Isopod feeds on: Leaf litter and rotten wood as staples, with vegetables, protein and plenty of cuttlebone for calcium. Not fussy.. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Intermediate

Porcellio ornatus

A large Spanish woodlouse. Yellow spots on the rear half of the grey body stand out, and high-yellow lines have been bred. Very active and a climber, it needs a drier setup and readily cannibalises its young.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

20〜26℃

Lifespan

2-3 years

Size

Up to about 25mm

Diet

Leaf litter and rotten wood as staples, with vegetables, protein and plenty of cuttlebone for calcium. Not fussy.

About

Porcellio ornatus, described by H. Milne Edwards in 1840, is a large Spanish woodlouse; WoRMS lists Porcellio discolor as a synonym. Adults reach about 25mm. The nominate form is grey with yellow spots on the rear half of the body, and lines with more yellow such as 'High Yellow' and 'Sandstone' have been fixed in captivity. The orange stock sold as 'Tangerine Dream' is reported to be the separate species P. pseudornatus. It is very active day and night and climbs, so an angled branch with lichen is useful. Keep at 20-26C on a mostly dry substrate with only one corner moist. Breeding and growth are fairly quick, but cannibalism of moulting juveniles is common, so provide many hides and plenty of cuttlebone to meet its high calcium demand. Some keepers report less cannibalism when another isopod species shares the tank. It also works well as a cleanup crew.

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