Porcellio nicklesi “Rubivan”
Price range: 3,00€ through 14,00€
Add the exclusive Porcellio nicklesi ‘Rubivan’ to your collection! 🪲 This exotic isopod, with white and gray tones and red spots, is perfect for bioactive terrariums. Easy to care for, it helps maintain a clean and balanced substrate. Get yours now!
Technical Data Sheet: Porcellio nicklesi ‘Rubivan’
Scientific Name: Porcellio nicklesi ‘Rubivan’
Common Name: Rubivan Isopod
Family: Porcellionidae
Origin: Regions of Europe and West Africa
Size: Approximately 1.5 – 2 cm in adulthood
Coloration: White or gray with red spots, making it a highly attractive addition to terrariums and exotic isopod collections.
Optimal Temperature: 20°C – 26°C
Humidity: Moderate to high (60% – 80%)
Recommended Substrate: A mix of coconut fiber, leaf litter, moss, and decomposing wood fragments.
Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on decomposing organic matter, dried leaves, rotting wood, and supplements like calcium and plant-based proteins.
Behavior: An active and hardy isopod that prefers well-ventilated and humid areas. It is mainly nocturnal.
Reproduction: Easily reproduces in optimal conditions, producing small offspring that grow quickly in well-maintained environments.
Compatibility: Can coexist with other similarly sized isopods, but it is recommended to house it with species of similar habits to avoid competition for food and shelter.
Uses in Terrariums:
- A great ally in keeping substrates clean and free of organic waste in bioactive terrariums.
- Adds diversity and aesthetic appeal to isopod collections due to its striking coloration.
Care Difficulty: Low to medium, ideal for both beginners and advanced isopod enthusiasts.
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