Woodhouse Culture-Isopods A. Vulgare Magic Potion Japenese 15+

Live insects / frozen rodents - Pick up in store the same day. An email will be sent when the order is ready. Orders not picked up during the day will be canceled and there will be no refund.

Product description:
The Armadillidium vulgare “Magic Potion” (Japanese) are a very popular variety in bioactive terrariums, known for their unique appearance and “collector” appeal. Besides being fascinating to observe, they help with terrarium cleaning by consuming organic debris (dead leaves, decaying wood, leftover food) and contribute to keeping the substrate cleaner and more stable.
Like other A. vulgare, they thrive well in a well-established terrarium with plenty of leaf litter and a humidity gradient (wet zone + drier zone).
Quantity: 15

Highlights:
Good “cleanup crew”: consumes plant debris and decomposing matter
Highly sought-after and attractive variety for display terrariums
Robust and easy to maintain species if the gradient is respected
More visible than micro woodlice, interesting to observe
Can roll into a ball (typical Armadillidium behavior)

Care Tips & Parameters:
Humidity: moderate (a wet zone is necessary, but a drier zone is essential).
Tip: maintain a gradient (a wet zone + a drier zone).
Temperature: around 18–26°C (tolerant; breeding is more stable under constant conditions).

Food:
continuous leaf litter (base)
supplements: vegetable pieces, La Swamp woodlouse food, etc. (in small amounts)
Calcium: always have a source available (cuttlefish bone, calcium, well-dried eggshells, etc.)
Warning: avoid soggy substrate and overfeeding (mold/mite issues). Regularly add dry leaves and some decaying wood to maintain a good food base.

Bioactive

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