Spanish Orange (Porcellio scaber)
Porcellio scaber "Spanish Orange" Isopod Care Guide
Porcellio scaber "Spanish Orange" is a bold, bright orange morph of Porcellio scaber, loved for its color and hardiness. It is beginner-friendly, fast-breeding, and excellent for both bioactive enclosures and colorful display colonies.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-ventilated container with a substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Include cork bark and bark pieces for hiding and surface activity. This species enjoys exploring and foraging.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 70-78°F. "Spanish Orange" prefers moderate humidity (60-70%) with a moisture gradient—keep one side moist and one side drier. Good airflow keeps the enclosure healthy.
Feeding:
Feed a base of decaying leaf litter and soft hardwoods. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and fresh vegetables or fruit. Protein supports fast breeding and promotes vibrant coloration.
Behavior:
"Spanish Orange" isopods are bold, active, and prolific breeders. They tolerate a wide range of conditions, making them great for bioactive tanks, cleanup crews, or as a striking display species.
Porcellio scaber "Spanish Orange" Isopod Care Guide
Porcellio scaber "Spanish Orange" is a bold, bright orange morph of Porcellio scaber, loved for its color and hardiness. It is beginner-friendly, fast-breeding, and excellent for both bioactive enclosures and colorful display colonies.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-ventilated container with a substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Include cork bark and bark pieces for hiding and surface activity. This species enjoys exploring and foraging.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 70-78°F. "Spanish Orange" prefers moderate humidity (60-70%) with a moisture gradient—keep one side moist and one side drier. Good airflow keeps the enclosure healthy.
Feeding:
Feed a base of decaying leaf litter and soft hardwoods. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and fresh vegetables or fruit. Protein supports fast breeding and promotes vibrant coloration.
Behavior:
"Spanish Orange" isopods are bold, active, and prolific breeders. They tolerate a wide range of conditions, making them great for bioactive tanks, cleanup crews, or as a striking display species.
Porcellio scaber "Spanish Orange" Isopod Care Guide
Porcellio scaber "Spanish Orange" is a bold, bright orange morph of Porcellio scaber, loved for its color and hardiness. It is beginner-friendly, fast-breeding, and excellent for both bioactive enclosures and colorful display colonies.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-ventilated container with a substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Include cork bark and bark pieces for hiding and surface activity. This species enjoys exploring and foraging.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 70-78°F. "Spanish Orange" prefers moderate humidity (60-70%) with a moisture gradient—keep one side moist and one side drier. Good airflow keeps the enclosure healthy.
Feeding:
Feed a base of decaying leaf litter and soft hardwoods. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and fresh vegetables or fruit. Protein supports fast breeding and promotes vibrant coloration.
Behavior:
"Spanish Orange" isopods are bold, active, and prolific breeders. They tolerate a wide range of conditions, making them great for bioactive tanks, cleanup crews, or as a striking display species.