Dwarf white isopod
Trichorhina tomentosa
Also called Dwarf white isopods, Trichorhina
Essential gear
- Leaf-litter layer
- Coco fiber substrate
- Bark hides
- Cuttlebone
- Spray bottle
- Culture box (optional)
Lifespan
1–2years
Population renews continuously
Temperature
24–28°C
Humidity
75–90%
Activity
Lives inside the substrate
May feed day or night
Breeding
Self-colonizing
Breeds fast, mostly parthenogenetic
Diet
Detritivore
Leaf litter, soft wood, fungus, a little protein
Suggested habitat
Leaf litter and coco-fiber gaps in closed terrariums or rainforest vivaria. Set drainage and a moisture gradient first, then introduce them; all dry wipes out the colony, and standing water drowns them.
Plates are husbandry references—not build plans or generator parameters. Check your own water, vessel, and stocking before you act.