Crustaceans

I like a clean home, and one morning as I was sweeping, I found a rolled-up little crustacean in my home. It was a pillbug or isopod, also known as a roly-poly. Having never seen one up close, I decided to place it somewhere dark and quiet and watch it for a while. After a …

For Christmas, I was surprised by my family with a lovely fish tank. I have always been fond of tropical fish, and having my own tank with some friendly fish swimming about was a really great way to relieve stress. When I passed a local aquarium, I couldn’t help but buy a few more pretty …

When I think of isopods, I think of the tiny tank janitors that live in aquariums and terrariums and munch away at decaying plant matter. Well, I recently discovered that isopods, also called sow bugs or pill bugs, are actually quite a marvel of design, especially when it comes to how they breathe. If you’re …

Deciding which isopods to put in your vivarium can be quite of a challenge as there are various species to choose from. But, don’t you worry, as we’re here to find out what isopod species should you place in your lovely vivarium.   Best Isopods for a Vivarium The best isopods for a vivarium include …

Isopods are sometimes known as pill bugs or woodlice. They belong to the crustacean class. They’re great for lizards and frogs to eat. Isopods may help keep a vivarium clean by consuming plant debris. Isopods can also be purchased at a pet store.   How do Isopods Reproduce? The males follow females around to get …