{"product_id":"orange-clown-isopods-armadillidium-frontetriangulum","title":"Orange Clown Isopods — Armadillidium frontetriangulum","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e Orange Clown Isopods — \u003cem\u003eArmadillidium frontetriangulum\u003c\/em\u003e “Orange”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re \u003cstrong\u003ehardy, attractive and relatively easy-to-breed isopods\u003c\/strong\u003e that thrive in a \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean, semi-arid environment\u003c\/strong\u003e with good ventilation, plenty of leaf litter, decaying hardwood and access to a moist refuge. Their vivid orange colour with contrasting white and yellow spotting makes them a beautiful display species and an excellent bioactive clean-up crew. \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 \u003cstrong\u003eCorfu (Kerkyra), Greece\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the Ionian Islands. \u003cem\u003eArmadillidium frontetriangulum\u003c\/em\u003e is also documented on the nearby northwestern Greek mainland, while the orange hobby line is specifically associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eCorfu population\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for semi-arid to moderately humid bioactive enclosures\u003c\/strong\u003e, provided they have access to a \u003cstrong\u003econsistently moist refuge\u003c\/strong\u003e while the majority of the enclosure remains drier and well ventilated. \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\u003e⅓ of the enclosure moist\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the remaining area noticeably drier. This moisture gradient allows them to regulate their hydration naturally. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏜️ \u003cstrong\u003eSemi-arid enclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are well suited to a \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean-style setup\u003c\/strong\u003e with good airflow and a predominantly dry environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍂 \u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf litter and decaying hardwood should always be available. Supplement with vegetables and occasional protein.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪵 \u003cstrong\u003eHides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork bark, bark pieces, leaf litter and decaying wood provide shelter and help retain moisture in the damp area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦴 \u003cstrong\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a constant calcium source such as \u003cstrong\u003ecuttlebone, crushed oyster shell or calcium carbonate\u003c\/strong\u003e for healthy exoskeleton development and moulting. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e19–25°C (66–77°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable, with some care sources allowing temperatures up to around 26°C. \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\u003e1.5–1.8 cm (½–¾ inch)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange Clowns are \u003cstrong\u003eactive, attractive and relatively easy to establish\u003c\/strong\u003e when their moisture gradient is maintained. They spend much of their time under cover and in the leaf litter, becoming more active during the evening and at night. 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