First time isopods owner

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First time isopods owner

Post by AML » Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:16 pm

Okay guys, I'm getting isopods! So excited but while I know a ton on crab care I'm a novice when it comes to isopods. Would love any advice and tips and setup pictures. Thank you!!!!

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Post by aussieJJDude » Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:37 pm

Pretty much similar to crabs. Calcium source, humidity, water (can drown easily) and leaf litter abd bits of vegggie scraps

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Re: First time isopods owner

Post by PinchersAndShells » Sun Jul 30, 2017 12:17 am

This is my favorite if you haven't already seen it:
http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... 26&t=92538
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Re: First time isopods owner

Post by AML » Sun Jul 30, 2017 8:48 am

PinchersAndShells wrote:This is my favorite if you haven't already seen it:
http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... 26&t=92538
Thank you! I'll take a look

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