{"product_id":"clown-isopods-armadillidium-klugii","title":"Clown Isopods — Armadillidium klugii","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e Clown Isopods — \u003cem\u003eArmadillidium klugii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re \u003cstrong\u003ehardy, striking display isopods\u003c\/strong\u003e that thrive in a \u003cstrong\u003esemi-arid to moderately humid environment\u003c\/strong\u003e with good ventilation, plenty of leaf litter, decaying hardwood and access to moisture. Their dark bodies with contrasting white, yellow and reddish markings make them one of the most eye-catching \u003cem\u003eArmadillidium\u003c\/em\u003e species available. 🦎🤡 \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌍 Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to the \u003cstrong\u003eeastern Adriatic and Balkan region\u003c\/strong\u003e, with documented populations particularly in \u003cstrong\u003ecoastal Croatia and Montenegro\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as parts of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Greece. In the wild, they are found under stones, bark, leaf litter and in rocky crevices. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for semi-arid bioactive enclosures\u003c\/strong\u003e, provided they have access to a \u003cstrong\u003econsistently moist refuge\u003c\/strong\u003e while the rest of the enclosure remains relatively dry and well ventilated. Keeping the entire enclosure wet is one of the biggest mistakes with this species. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good setup is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep approximately \u003cstrong\u003e¼–⅓ of the enclosure damp\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the remainder progressively drier. Always provide access to a moist retreat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏜️ \u003cstrong\u003eSemi-arid enclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e They prefer \u003cstrong\u003egood ventilation and a genuine dry side\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a uniformly humid enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍂 \u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf litter and decaying hardwood should be available at all times, supplemented with vegetables and occasional protein such as dried shrimp or fish food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪵 \u003cstrong\u003eHides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork bark, bark pieces, leaf litter and rocky-style hides provide shelter and help create the moisture gradient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦴 \u003cstrong\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a constant calcium source such as \u003cstrong\u003ecuttlebone, calcium carbonate or limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e for healthy exoskeleton development and moulting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e22–26°C (72–79°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a good target, with slightly cooler temperatures at night. Avoid prolonged temperatures above \u003cstrong\u003e27°C (81°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–2.1 cm (½–¾ inch)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with around 2.1 cm being the documented maximum. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClown Isopods are \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent display animals\u003c\/strong\u003e, but they're generally a \u003cstrong\u003eslower-to-establish species\u003c\/strong\u003e than Powder Blue or Powder Orange Isopods. New cultures can take several months to really get going, so patience is important. Once established, they make a beautiful and effective clean-up crew. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy • Striking markings • Excellent display species • Great clean-up crew • Intermediate care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*12 Isopods \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laura's Got Worms + Exotics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48861011837085,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/4282\/4861\/files\/clown.png?v=1788202159","url":"https:\/\/laurasgotworms.com\/products\/clown-isopods-armadillidium-klugii","provider":"Laura's Got Worms + Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}