Porcellio ornatus “Tangerine Dream”
5,00€
Porcellio ornatus “Tangerine Dream” isopods with vibrant orange color 🌿. Easy to care for, active, and perfect for bioactive setups or exotic decoration.
🐛 Technical Sheet: Porcellio ornatus “Tangerine Dream”
Scientific name: Porcellio ornatus
Common name: Tangerine Dream Isopod
Morph/Variety: “Tangerine Dream”
Family: Porcellionidae
🌈 Description
This morph stands out with its bright orange color and white or yellowish spots, adding an exotic and decorative touch to any setup. Medium to large in size, very active and often visible – perfect for bioactive terrariums or as a visual highlight.
📏 Adult size
1.5 to 2.2 cm
🌡️ Ideal temperature
20 °C to 26 °C (68–78.8 °F)
💧 Humidity
Moderate to high (60–80%). Prefers a mix of moist and dry areas to self-regulate.
🏝️ Habitat
Enjoys hiding under bark, stones, or moss. Needs a constantly humid area and good airflow to prevent mold.
🍽️ Diet
Omnivorous detritivore. Feeds on decaying plant matter, dry leaves, rotting wood, calcium sources, fish flakes, and vegetables (carrot, zucchini…).
🔄 Reproduction
Sexual. Moderate to high reproduction rate in proper conditions. Babies are born fully formed in miniature.
⚠️ Notes
Non-toxic to other terrarium animals.
Recommended for beginners and enthusiasts due to easy care and striking coloration.
Great for bioactive terrariums – helps break down organic matter.
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