Powder Blue (Porcellionides pruinosus)
Porcellionides pruinosus "Powder Blue" Isopod Care Guide
Porcellionides pruinosus "Powder Blue" is one of the most popular isopods for bioactive enclosures. Known for its soft blue-gray color, fast breeding, and excellent cleanup ability, this species is beginner-friendly and thrives in a wide range of setups.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-ventilated container with a substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Include cork bark or bark pieces for hiding and surface activity. "Powder Blue" enjoys foraging and will explore all levels of the enclosure.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-80°F. "Powder Blue" prefers higher humidity (75-85%) with a clear moisture gradient—one side moist, one side slightly drier. Mist regularly to maintain consistent humidity.
Feeding:
Feed a base of decaying leaf litter. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and fresh vegetables or fruit. Protein boosts breeding and overall colony health.
Behavior:
"Powder Blue" isopods are very active, surface-dwelling, and breed extremely quickly. They tolerate a wide range of conditions and are perfect for bioactive vivariums, cleanup crews, or beginner isopod keepers.
Porcellionides pruinosus "Powder Blue" Isopod Care Guide
Porcellionides pruinosus "Powder Blue" is one of the most popular isopods for bioactive enclosures. Known for its soft blue-gray color, fast breeding, and excellent cleanup ability, this species is beginner-friendly and thrives in a wide range of setups.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-ventilated container with a substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Include cork bark or bark pieces for hiding and surface activity. "Powder Blue" enjoys foraging and will explore all levels of the enclosure.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-80°F. "Powder Blue" prefers higher humidity (75-85%) with a clear moisture gradient—one side moist, one side slightly drier. Mist regularly to maintain consistent humidity.
Feeding:
Feed a base of decaying leaf litter. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and fresh vegetables or fruit. Protein boosts breeding and overall colony health.
Behavior:
"Powder Blue" isopods are very active, surface-dwelling, and breed extremely quickly. They tolerate a wide range of conditions and are perfect for bioactive vivariums, cleanup crews, or beginner isopod keepers.
Porcellionides pruinosus "Powder Blue" Isopod Care Guide
Porcellionides pruinosus "Powder Blue" is one of the most popular isopods for bioactive enclosures. Known for its soft blue-gray color, fast breeding, and excellent cleanup ability, this species is beginner-friendly and thrives in a wide range of setups.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-ventilated container with a substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Include cork bark or bark pieces for hiding and surface activity. "Powder Blue" enjoys foraging and will explore all levels of the enclosure.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-80°F. "Powder Blue" prefers higher humidity (75-85%) with a clear moisture gradient—one side moist, one side slightly drier. Mist regularly to maintain consistent humidity.
Feeding:
Feed a base of decaying leaf litter. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and fresh vegetables or fruit. Protein boosts breeding and overall colony health.
Behavior:
"Powder Blue" isopods are very active, surface-dwelling, and breed extremely quickly. They tolerate a wide range of conditions and are perfect for bioactive vivariums, cleanup crews, or beginner isopod keepers.