12g Bookcase Isopod terrarium version 2.0.…. I lost count

[Biotope Biologist]

Okay we are back and my isopods (powder orange) are getting fussy in their temporary turned permanent turned temporary again digs. Housed in a 5 gallon tote with airholes my throng of isopods wanted an upgrade.

 

This one fits my standards after too many attempts at getting them a waterfall but also dumby proofing it to make sure they didn’t drown I scrapped that idea and went back to my roots with a no bells and whistles 12g terrarium. 

I want to wait a couple weeks to let these plants grow in and im also shipping some tropical mosses in to help hold humidity and finish the look.

 

I am not sure the ID on this philodendron it is a rescue and just labeled ‘fancy philo’ at my LGS. Honestly looks good and the roots were in great shape albeit a little thirsty. 
 

I will be adding a canopy over the top of this aquarium to prevent escapes. The isopods can’t climb glass so I just gotta make sure no daredevils skydive from the top of the philo

background: peacock plant foreground: white vein nerve plant 

‘Blue peperomia’ is what this climber was labeled as. Scientists are still figuring this one out. It came from somewhere in Bolivia.

 

 

[Guppysnail]

That is gorgeous.  The isos will be delighted with the new luxury home. 

[GoofyGarra]

Very cool! Do you have some pictures of the isopods?

[Biotope Biologist]

On 4/22/2024 at 5:14 AM, GoofyGarra said:

Very cool! Do you have some pictures of the isopods?

Yup! Fed them this morning they usually come out at night so here is a pair of adults snoozing on a log