Crustaceans

Isopods are tiny, armored crustaceans well-loved by vivarium owners the world over for their impeccable clean-up abilities. There are even 10 best isopods for a vivarium that you can read about on this site. These days, it’s not unusual to find hobbyists breeding isopods in culture tanks, which are later transferred into varied tanks to …

Isopods are tiny crustaceans universally famous for their clean-up abilities. And let’s face it, that’s not a bad reputation to have in the ecological sphere. Indeed, it is this inherent talent that has made them a popular choice of critter in vivariums the world over. They’re hardy, easy to breed, and beneficial to have around. …

Isopods are creatures that are closely related to crustaceans. There are around 10,000 different types of isopods that can be found on both land and in aquatic environments. As they are not aggressive and are an interesting type of species, they have become popular pets. Isopods, both terrestrial and aquatic, are easy to care for. …

Isopods are most often found lurking in dark, damp areas abundant with decaying matter. Also referred to as roly-polies or sowbugs, these tiny, armored chewing machines subsist on a diet of rotting plants and animals, or really anything of the sort that they can get their mandibles on. Have you ever wondered how isopods eat?  …

In this article, I am going to talk about how isopods breathe. My son loves to play with whatever he can find in nature, and since he first discovered that isopods are actually crustaceans, he has been dropping the ones he finds in the garden into our fish tank. I know better, and I called …