Porcellio magnificus isopods for sale
Porcellio magnificus, isopod information
Origin: Almeria, Spain
Scientific name: Porcellio magnificus
Basionym: N/A
Synonyms (unaccepted): Porcellio hoffmannseggii magnificus.
Family: Porcellionidae
Common name: Orange Magnificent Isopod; Giant Magnificent Isopod; Giant Orange Isopod.
Porcellio magnificus is an extraordinarily beautiful isopod, and yet another giant isopod from Spain with a beautiful orange color. We see them as peaceful giants, being rather shy. But actually between the sexes they may be quite territorial, and are the females that can chase and even bite the males (have observed that myself).
€17,50 per 5 isopods
€33,00 : 10x isopods
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Porcellio magnificus, isopod care
Size: adults may reach a length of 32 mm.
Activity: night; early morning.
Terrarium: keep only one corner moist with moss, pieces of rotting white wood and also decaying leaves. Porcellio magnificus isopods require a much drier setup, good air flow and adequate ventilation. Check out also our premium substrate.
Temperature: 18 – 28°C
Humidity: 45 – 55%; they can’t tolerate high humidity.
Diet: fruits, veggies, greens, fish-food, decaying leaves, rotting white wood, molting of invertebrates and reptiles. And 2x times a week provide a source of protein. Be sure to check out our Protein mix foods. Also don’t forget a calcium source (cuttlefish bone, limestone & oyster seashell, limestone rock) to keep them healthy.
Difficulty: moderate.
Reproduction rate: moderate, with medium size litters of mancae. Maturity comes after 12 months. Seasonal breeders (spring, summer).
Growth rate: slow to normal.
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