I collected some wild isopods from an area in which I don't know contains pesticides.
These new wild ones have multiplied so wildly out of control! I have had them in my tote for about a month.
Do you think it's safe to move them from the tote to the tank, or should I wait longer?
Safe to put isopods in?
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Re: Safe to put isopods in?
So the area contains pesticides? If so, do not put the isopods in. If you don’t know, you could wait for them to have a few generations, than put them in the tank. If you see any darkish blue isopods, do not put them in either
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Re: Safe to put isopods in?
I would wait longer.
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Re: Safe to put isopods in?
Okay, thanks both! ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
I will wait another month.
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I will wait another month.
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I am the proud owner of my hermit crabs, aquarium fish, and isopod totes!
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I am the proud owner of my hermit crabs, aquarium fish, and isopod totes!