How to care for Isopods?

Woodlice thrive in warm humid conditions making them perfect for bioactive set ups, feeding and recycling waste. If they are being fed purely as a live food, fruit and vegetables can be offered to prolong their life if required.

Isopods also known as woodlice are type of crustacean. They are important decomposers in eco systems and have a simple life cycle.

Why Add Isopods to your Bio Active Set Up as Custodians/Clean Up Crew?

Isopods are excellent at breaking down and recycling organic matter, helping to maintain a healthy and clean, and low maintenance environment.

How to Add Isopods to your Bio Active Set Up?

Use a substrate such as peat or coconut coir. It is ideal to set up the environment with the custodians before adding your pet. Make sure to research the right environment for your pet before adding custodians.

What is the Nutritional Benefits of Woodlice?

Wood lice offer a good source of protein, are high in calcium, and offer vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc, magnesium, and vitamins D, and B12.

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Live Giant Orange Isopods 18mm | Bioactive Clean-Up Crew

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Age range (description)
All Life
Brand
livefoods4u
Flavour
Giant Orange
Item form
Live Food
Specific uses for product
Live Food

💪High protein & calcium

🦀18mm Giant Orange Isopods

♻️Bioactive clean-up crew

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Description

🦀 Elevate your bioactive setup with nature’s ultimate clean-up crew!

ECO SYSTEM ENHANCER - Transforms your bioactive setup into a self-sustaining natural habitat.
WASTE RECYCLING PRO - Effortlessly breaks down organic matter, keeping your vivarium pristine and low-maintenance.
BEHAVIORAL ENRICHMENT - Encourages natural hunting and feeding instincts for healthier, happier pets.
READY TO USE LIVE FOOD - Comes in a convenient tub, thriving in warm, humid conditions for easy integration.
NATURAL NUTRITION BOOST - Packed with protein, calcium, and essential vitamins for your reptiles and amphibians.

Live Giant Orange Isopods (18mm) are vibrant, protein-rich crustaceans designed for bioactive reptile and amphibian habitats. They naturally recycle waste, promote healthy feeding behaviors, and enhance ecosystem balance, making them an essential, low-maintenance addition to any vivarium.

Specifications

ASIN	B0C3Z31CM5
Age Range Description	All Life Stages
Age range (description)	All Life Stages
Animal Food Diet Type	Raw
Benefits	Nutritious and encourages natural feeding behaviors
Brand	livefoods4u
Brand Name	livefoods4u
Breed Recommendation	All Breed Sizes
Container Type	Tub
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Dog Breed Size	Small
Flavour	Giant Orange
Global Trade Identification Number	05055312379066
Item Form	Live Food
Item form	Live Food
Manufacturer	livefoods4u
Number of Items	1
Occasion	Birthday
Pet Type	Amphibian, Reptile
Recommended Uses For Product	pet_food, bioactive_setup
Special Features	Live food, high in protein and calcium, promotes natural behaviors, and maintains a clean environment in bioactive setups.
Special Ingredients	Isopods
Special ingredients	Isopods
Specific Uses For Product	Live Food
Specific uses for product	Live Food
Target Species	Reptile
Unit Count	1 count

Reviews

L**N

Great Customer Service

Great customer service and lizard and frogs find bugs extremely tasty

21.05.2026

M**X

Lots in a pack, great value

My newts love this, they come packaged nicely by the sender in a little tub with leaf litter for their journey. They reproduce well in a bioactive set up so I occasionally buy a top up when the newts have eaten a bunch but not had any issues

30.10.2025

N**E

Good for cleaning the tank

5 live woodlice came in the box. I would have liked a few more, however they are all still alive after months. I only use them for cleaning the tank.

23.02.2025

K**O

Superb clean up crew

Great addition to my bioactive vivarium, frequently see them scurrying around too. Very healthy and all alive. Highly recommend.

2.07.2025

J**E

bugs

Happy with the item many thanks A1

25.07.2025

S**A

Good

They arrived alive and well

22.02.2025

A**Y

Healthy bugs

All bugs arrived alive and well, and are skuttling around their new home, making themselves comfortable.

9.12.2024

M**X

Got about 3

Not many in the tub but they all came alive but I would recommend looking on eBay managed to get like 20 for 10 pounds

14.11.2024

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