Albino isopod?

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Albino isopod?

Post by moonbeam » Tue Nov 25, 2014 6:10 pm

So picked up this little guy today. He seems to be... Albino? I know bright purple and blue are colorations to stay away from but is it safe to put this little guy in with the rest? I don't wanna compromise the rest of my colony. Image


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Re: Albino isopod?

Post by fraksocks » Wed Nov 26, 2014 4:09 am

The "baby" isopods tend to be clear or pale in color until they get a little bigger. He or she looks pretty small, though it's hard to tell the exact size from the pic, and may just be young.

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Re: Albino isopod?

Post by Hermit-Yote » Wed Nov 26, 2014 9:33 am

They turn white when they molt too, until the shell hardens. :)
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Re: Albino isopod?

Post by moonbeam » Wed Nov 26, 2014 12:27 pm

Thanks guy, I have lots of pods smaller than that one. He's just... White. I guess he could be molting, I haven't seen anyone do that yet. He is a very active little pod lol. I am going to put him in with the rest of the population today. I guess if he isn't bright blue or purple I shouldn't be a worry too bad about it


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