Spiky Canare (Porcellio sp. 'Spiky Canare')
Porcellio sp. "Spiky Canare" Isopod Care Guide
Porcellio sp. "Spiky Canare" is a unique and highly textured isopod species, recognized for its spiky exoskeleton and striking appearance. It is a slower-growing, moderately sensitive species that is best suited for experienced hobbyists and display setups.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-ventilated container with a spacious substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Include cork bark, stacked bark, and rocky structures for hiding and surface activity. This species enjoys well-structured, stable environments.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-78°F. "Spiky Canare" prefers moderate to high humidity (70-80%) with a clear moisture gradient—one side moist, one side drier. Good airflow helps maintain the balance they prefer.
Feeding:
Feed a base of decaying leaf litter and soft hardwoods. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and occasional vegetables or fruit. Protein is especially important for supporting growth and breeding in this species.
Behavior:
"Spiky Canare" isopods are shy and somewhat slow to establish but are a stunning species for advanced display colonies. They thrive under stable, undisturbed conditions and make an excellent showcase isopod for collectors.
Porcellio sp. "Spiky Canare" Isopod Care Guide
Porcellio sp. "Spiky Canare" is a unique and highly textured isopod species, recognized for its spiky exoskeleton and striking appearance. It is a slower-growing, moderately sensitive species that is best suited for experienced hobbyists and display setups.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-ventilated container with a spacious substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Include cork bark, stacked bark, and rocky structures for hiding and surface activity. This species enjoys well-structured, stable environments.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-78°F. "Spiky Canare" prefers moderate to high humidity (70-80%) with a clear moisture gradient—one side moist, one side drier. Good airflow helps maintain the balance they prefer.
Feeding:
Feed a base of decaying leaf litter and soft hardwoods. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and occasional vegetables or fruit. Protein is especially important for supporting growth and breeding in this species.
Behavior:
"Spiky Canare" isopods are shy and somewhat slow to establish but are a stunning species for advanced display colonies. They thrive under stable, undisturbed conditions and make an excellent showcase isopod for collectors.
Porcellio sp. "Spiky Canare" Isopod Care Guide
Porcellio sp. "Spiky Canare" is a unique and highly textured isopod species, recognized for its spiky exoskeleton and striking appearance. It is a slower-growing, moderately sensitive species that is best suited for experienced hobbyists and display setups.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-ventilated container with a spacious substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Include cork bark, stacked bark, and rocky structures for hiding and surface activity. This species enjoys well-structured, stable environments.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-78°F. "Spiky Canare" prefers moderate to high humidity (70-80%) with a clear moisture gradient—one side moist, one side drier. Good airflow helps maintain the balance they prefer.
Feeding:
Feed a base of decaying leaf litter and soft hardwoods. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and occasional vegetables or fruit. Protein is especially important for supporting growth and breeding in this species.
Behavior:
"Spiky Canare" isopods are shy and somewhat slow to establish but are a stunning species for advanced display colonies. They thrive under stable, undisturbed conditions and make an excellent showcase isopod for collectors.