Dwarf Tropical White Isopods (Trichorhina tomentosa) are the most popular species of isopods for bioactive setups. They reproduce quickly, and are a great isopod to seed your vivarium with. They primarily feed on decaying wood, leaves and other organic material.

[Suggested Ordering Guide]

We recommend a minimum 2oz - 4oz soil culture for every gallon of substrate in the terrarium/vivarium. The more culture you start with the quicker it will establish. Include some Microfauna Food with your order to supplement feeding or boost the growth of your culture.

• <1 Gallon of Substrate: 2oz - 4oz Culture

• 1-3 Gallons of Substrate: 4oz - 10oz Culture

• 5-9 Gallons of Substrate: 12oz - 16oz Culture

• 10-14 Gallons of Substrate: 16oz+ Culture

• 15+ Gallons of Substrate: 16oz+ Culture

Looking to start your own colony outside of a terrarium?
Check out our Organic Charcoal for the best available substrate for breeding.

[Shipping]

We offer the following shipping methods:

$4.95 USPS First Class

5-10 Business Days , no live-arrival guarantee

$9.95 USPS Priority (Recommended)

1-3 Business Days , includes live-arrival guarantee

[Please Note]

• This species is not intended for dry desert terrariums.

• A seeding culture is intended to establish a fresh colony in your substrate.

• Live-arrival guarantee is reserved for Priority Shipping orders. You can upgrade your shipping method at checkout.

• Please consider your weather conditions when selecting your shipping method and request a post-office pickup for extreme temperatures.

• If you will not be home when your mail arrives, request your package is held at the post office for pick up or arrange that the package in brought inside.

• Orders are processed and shipped ASAP. The purchased shipping method will be used when your order is shipped. Typical processing time is 1 business day M-Thu.

• We do not ship on Fridays to avoid packages sitting in post office over the weekend.

If you have any questions please send us a message!

Dwarf Tropical White Isopods (Trichorhina tomentosa) are the most popular species of isopods for bioactive setups. They reproduce quickly, and are a great isopod to seed your vivarium with. They primarily feed on decaying wood, leaves and other organic material.

[Suggested Ordering Guide]

We recommend a minimum 2oz - 4oz soil culture for every gallon of substrate in the terrarium/vivarium. The more culture you start with the quicker it will establish. Include some Microfauna Food with your order to supplement feeding or boost the growth of your culture.

• <1 Gallon of Substrate: 2oz - 4oz Culture

• 1-3 Gallons of Substrate: 4oz - 10oz Culture

• 5-9 Gallons of Substrate: 12oz - 16oz Culture

• 10-14 Gallons of Substrate: 16oz+ Culture

• 15+ Gallons of Substrate: 16oz+ Culture

Looking to start your own colony outside of a terrarium?
Check out our Organic Charcoal for the best available substrate for breeding.

[Shipping]

We offer the following shipping methods:

$4.95 USPS First Class

5-10 Business Days , no live-arrival guarantee

$9.95 USPS Priority (Recommended)

1-3 Business Days , includes live-arrival guarantee

[Please Note]

• This species is not intended for dry desert terrariums.

• A seeding culture is intended to establish a fresh colony in your substrate.

• Live-arrival guarantee is reserved for Priority Shipping orders. You can upgrade your shipping method at checkout.

• Please consider your weather conditions when selecting your shipping method and request a post-office pickup for extreme temperatures.

• If you will not be home when your mail arrives, request your package is held at the post office for pick up or arrange that the package in brought inside.

• Orders are processed and shipped ASAP. The purchased shipping method will be used when your order is shipped. Typical processing time is 1 business day M-Thu.

• We do not ship on Fridays to avoid packages sitting in post office over the weekend.

If you have any questions please send us a message!