Wide Dwarf (Agabiformus lentus)
Agabiformus lentus "Wide Dwarf" Isopod Care Guide
Agabiformus lentus "Wide Dwarf" is a charming, small isopod species with a broad, flattened appearance. It is a fast breeder, hardy, and well-suited for bioactive setups, especially for smaller enclosures or with delicate microfauna.
Enclosure:
Provide a sealed container with fine ventilation. Use a deep, moisture-retentive substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Include small cork bark pieces and moss for cover—this species prefers secure, moist environments.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-78°F. "Wide Dwarf" prefers high humidity (80-90%) with consistently moist substrate. Mist regularly and avoid letting the enclosure dry out.
Feeding:
Feed a base of decaying leaf litter. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and finely chopped fruits or vegetables. Protein helps boost breeding and colony growth.
Behavior:
"Wide Dwarf" isopods are small, fossorial, and highly active. They breed quickly and make excellent cleanup crew members for bioactive tanks, particularly for smaller vivariums, dart frogs, or invertebrate displays.
Agabiformus lentus "Wide Dwarf" Isopod Care Guide
Agabiformus lentus "Wide Dwarf" is a charming, small isopod species with a broad, flattened appearance. It is a fast breeder, hardy, and well-suited for bioactive setups, especially for smaller enclosures or with delicate microfauna.
Enclosure:
Provide a sealed container with fine ventilation. Use a deep, moisture-retentive substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Include small cork bark pieces and moss for cover—this species prefers secure, moist environments.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-78°F. "Wide Dwarf" prefers high humidity (80-90%) with consistently moist substrate. Mist regularly and avoid letting the enclosure dry out.
Feeding:
Feed a base of decaying leaf litter. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and finely chopped fruits or vegetables. Protein helps boost breeding and colony growth.
Behavior:
"Wide Dwarf" isopods are small, fossorial, and highly active. They breed quickly and make excellent cleanup crew members for bioactive tanks, particularly for smaller vivariums, dart frogs, or invertebrate displays.
Agabiformus lentus "Wide Dwarf" Isopod Care Guide
Agabiformus lentus "Wide Dwarf" is a charming, small isopod species with a broad, flattened appearance. It is a fast breeder, hardy, and well-suited for bioactive setups, especially for smaller enclosures or with delicate microfauna.
Enclosure:
Provide a sealed container with fine ventilation. Use a deep, moisture-retentive substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Include small cork bark pieces and moss for cover—this species prefers secure, moist environments.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-78°F. "Wide Dwarf" prefers high humidity (80-90%) with consistently moist substrate. Mist regularly and avoid letting the enclosure dry out.
Feeding:
Feed a base of decaying leaf litter. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and finely chopped fruits or vegetables. Protein helps boost breeding and colony growth.
Behavior:
"Wide Dwarf" isopods are small, fossorial, and highly active. They breed quickly and make excellent cleanup crew members for bioactive tanks, particularly for smaller vivariums, dart frogs, or invertebrate displays.