Best Isopod

[deadhd5]

Hello folks. I am looking at setting up a colony of Isopods and am looking for advice on the best species for chams as well as a good source. I am thinking that whichever species grows the largest would probably be best.

I see smallpetfeeders has white dwarf (probably too small) and Costa Rican Purple isopods. Would either of these be adequate for an adult panther?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

 

[nightanole]

http://www.roachcrossing.com/isopods.htm

Id be eyeballing some curlies, they are the same size as crickets when adults.

 

[sandrachameleon]

correct - not the tropical dwarfs. Go with Oniscus asellus or Porcellio Scaber or Cylisticus Convexus or Armadillidium

http://www.nilesbio.com/prod95.html
http://www.carolina.com/isopods/ter...bugs-sow-bugs/FAM_143060.pr?catId=&mCat=&sCat=

 

[happiness]

correct - not the tropical dwarfs. Go with Oniscus asellus or Porcellio Scaber or Cylisticus Convexus or Armadillidium

http://www.nilesbio.com/prod95.html
http://www.carolina.com/isopods/ter...bugs-sow-bugs/FAM_143060.pr?catId=&mCat=&sCat=

Sandra, would you suggest
http://www.nilesbio.com/prod95.html over http://www.nilesbio.com/subcat293.html ?

What is the difference between the two? I figured I'd buy the dark gray ones since they are like the type around here but now I don't know (since you suggested the other type)

 

[Mijah139]

Im breeding the Giant Canyon Isopod (Porcellio Laevis), are these ok as feeders?

 

[sandrachameleon]

Sandra, would you suggest
http://www.nilesbio.com/prod95.html over http://www.nilesbio.com/subcat293.html ?

What is the difference between the two? I figured I'd buy the dark gray ones since they are like the type around here but now I don't know (since you suggested the other type)

um. the second link goes to brine shrimp? you didn't mean those, Im sure.
If you mean between Pillbugs and Sowbugs, either works. Mine eat both readily. I breed both in the same way.

 

[sandrachameleon]

Im breeding the Giant Canyon Isopod (Porcellio Laevis), are these ok as feeders?

absolutely. nice big ones.

 

[pigglett79]

I have tan sow bugs now, they multiply pretty quick and everyone loves them. But next I will be getting the giant canyon since they get larger.

I get them here http://www.doubleds.org/Uniquefeederpg.html

Good prices too

 

[happiness]

um. the second link goes to brine shrimp? you didn't mean those, Im sure.
If you mean between Pillbugs and Sowbugs, either works. Mine eat both readily. I breed both in the same way.

Whoops! Yes I meant to put a link of the pillbugs. Are these wild like the snails are from them?

 

[SMCNARY]

correct - not the tropical dwarfs. Go with Oniscus asellus or Porcellio Scaber or Cylisticus Convexus or Armadillidium

http://www.nilesbio.com/prod95.html
http://www.carolina.com/isopods/ter...bugs-sow-bugs/FAM_143060.pr?catId=&mCat=&sCat=

These are both good sites to purchase from and another is Double D's. I would suggest you call and speak with Dexter as he is full of good tips and information.
E-mail : [email protected] / Phone: 760-295-3982. I have purchased 4 types of isopod from him as well as many other feeders. Good prices also!


Did not see piggletts post before I posted this :<(

 

[sandrachameleon]

Whoops! Yes I meant to put a link of the pillbugs. Are these wild like the snails are from them?

dunno. You'll have to ask them. I've never purchased from there.

My isopod colony came from wild caught stock originally.

 

[ridgebax1]

If one would chose to breed more than one type of these isopods, could they all go in the same bin or do they each need separate bins?

 

[sandrachameleon]

If one would chose to breed more than one type of these isopods, could they all go in the same bin or do they each need separate bins?

when I started, I had pillbugs and wood sows in the same bin. but I found later that they do better when kept separate.