Dwarf White (Trichorhina tomentosa)
Trichorhina tomentosa "Dwarf White" Isopod Care Guide
Trichorhina tomentosa "Dwarf White" is one of the most popular micro isopods in the hobby. Tiny, soft-bodied, and prolific, they are a perfect choice for bioactive vivariums, particularly for dart frogs, small reptiles, and invertebrate enclosures.
Enclosure:
Provide a sealed container with fine ventilation. Use a deep, moisture-retentive substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and lots of leaf litter. Add bark pieces and moss to offer cover and climbing surfaces. Keep the enclosure consistently moist.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-78°F. "Dwarf White" requires high humidity (80-90%) and consistently moist substrate. Mist frequently, as they can dry out easily.
Feeding:
Feed a staple of decaying leaf litter. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, powdered foods, and small pieces of fruit or vegetables. Occasional protein boosts breeding.
Behavior:
"Dwarf White" isopods are fossorial and shy, often hiding in the substrate. They breed rapidly under proper conditions and are excellent for bioactive tanks—helping control mold, decaying matter, and waste. A must-have species for cleanup crews!
Trichorhina tomentosa "Dwarf White" Isopod Care Guide
Trichorhina tomentosa "Dwarf White" is one of the most popular micro isopods in the hobby. Tiny, soft-bodied, and prolific, they are a perfect choice for bioactive vivariums, particularly for dart frogs, small reptiles, and invertebrate enclosures.
Enclosure:
Provide a sealed container with fine ventilation. Use a deep, moisture-retentive substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and lots of leaf litter. Add bark pieces and moss to offer cover and climbing surfaces. Keep the enclosure consistently moist.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-78°F. "Dwarf White" requires high humidity (80-90%) and consistently moist substrate. Mist frequently, as they can dry out easily.
Feeding:
Feed a staple of decaying leaf litter. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, powdered foods, and small pieces of fruit or vegetables. Occasional protein boosts breeding.
Behavior:
"Dwarf White" isopods are fossorial and shy, often hiding in the substrate. They breed rapidly under proper conditions and are excellent for bioactive tanks—helping control mold, decaying matter, and waste. A must-have species for cleanup crews!
Trichorhina tomentosa "Dwarf White" Isopod Care Guide
Trichorhina tomentosa "Dwarf White" is one of the most popular micro isopods in the hobby. Tiny, soft-bodied, and prolific, they are a perfect choice for bioactive vivariums, particularly for dart frogs, small reptiles, and invertebrate enclosures.
Enclosure:
Provide a sealed container with fine ventilation. Use a deep, moisture-retentive substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and lots of leaf litter. Add bark pieces and moss to offer cover and climbing surfaces. Keep the enclosure consistently moist.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-78°F. "Dwarf White" requires high humidity (80-90%) and consistently moist substrate. Mist frequently, as they can dry out easily.
Feeding:
Feed a staple of decaying leaf litter. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, powdered foods, and small pieces of fruit or vegetables. Occasional protein boosts breeding.
Behavior:
"Dwarf White" isopods are fossorial and shy, often hiding in the substrate. They breed rapidly under proper conditions and are excellent for bioactive tanks—helping control mold, decaying matter, and waste. A must-have species for cleanup crews!