Dairy Cow (Porcellio laevis)
Porcellio laevis "Dairy Cow" Isopod Care Guide
Porcellio laevis "Dairy Cow" is one of the most popular isopod species in the hobby, loved for its bold black and white spotted pattern and fast activity. It is an excellent beginner species and one of the best choices for bioactive setups or cleanup crews.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-ventilated container with a substrate mix of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Add cork bark and bark flats for hiding. This species is surface-active and benefits from having lots of space to roam and forage.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 70-78°F. "Dairy Cow" prefers moderate humidity (60-70%) with a good moisture gradient—keep one side moist and the other side drier. Good airflow helps prevent mold.
Feeding:
Feed a staple of decaying leaf litter and soft hardwoods. Supplement regularly with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and fresh vegetables or fruit. Protein is important for supporting fast growth and breeding.
Behavior:
"Dairy Cow" isopods are bold, very active, and prolific breeders. They tolerate a wide range of conditions and are excellent for bioactive vivariums, cleanup crews, or as a fun, visually striking display species.
Porcellio laevis "Dairy Cow" Isopod Care Guide
Porcellio laevis "Dairy Cow" is one of the most popular isopod species in the hobby, loved for its bold black and white spotted pattern and fast activity. It is an excellent beginner species and one of the best choices for bioactive setups or cleanup crews.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-ventilated container with a substrate mix of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Add cork bark and bark flats for hiding. This species is surface-active and benefits from having lots of space to roam and forage.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 70-78°F. "Dairy Cow" prefers moderate humidity (60-70%) with a good moisture gradient—keep one side moist and the other side drier. Good airflow helps prevent mold.
Feeding:
Feed a staple of decaying leaf litter and soft hardwoods. Supplement regularly with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and fresh vegetables or fruit. Protein is important for supporting fast growth and breeding.
Behavior:
"Dairy Cow" isopods are bold, very active, and prolific breeders. They tolerate a wide range of conditions and are excellent for bioactive vivariums, cleanup crews, or as a fun, visually striking display species.
Porcellio laevis "Dairy Cow" Isopod Care Guide
Porcellio laevis "Dairy Cow" is one of the most popular isopod species in the hobby, loved for its bold black and white spotted pattern and fast activity. It is an excellent beginner species and one of the best choices for bioactive setups or cleanup crews.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-ventilated container with a substrate mix of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Add cork bark and bark flats for hiding. This species is surface-active and benefits from having lots of space to roam and forage.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 70-78°F. "Dairy Cow" prefers moderate humidity (60-70%) with a good moisture gradient—keep one side moist and the other side drier. Good airflow helps prevent mold.
Feeding:
Feed a staple of decaying leaf litter and soft hardwoods. Supplement regularly with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and fresh vegetables or fruit. Protein is important for supporting fast growth and breeding.
Behavior:
"Dairy Cow" isopods are bold, very active, and prolific breeders. They tolerate a wide range of conditions and are excellent for bioactive vivariums, cleanup crews, or as a fun, visually striking display species.