Porcellionides pruinosus (Powder Blue Isopod)

Porcellionides pruinosus

(Powder Blue Isopod)

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Porcellionides pruinosus (the Powder Blue Isopod) When kept moist, this isopod's common name seems hard to justify. When kept on the dry side, however, this isopod eliminates any confusion, producing its signature powdery coating. This species gets its common name from its powdery, desiccation resistant coating, which enables it to inhabit drier microclimates that many other isopods.

Adult Size - Male (12 mm), Female (12 mm)

Climbing Ability - None

Flying Ability - None

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Enclosure

P.pruinosus aren't particularly large or crowding sensitive, but they are extremely prolific, so their enclosure should have some space.

Ventilation level - Moderate

Hides - Necessary

Barrier/Secure Lid - Not necessary

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Substrate

P.pruinosus aren't picky about their substrate as long as it holds moisture well, isn't abrasive, and is deep enough to burrow in.

Type - Not picky

Moisture level - Moderate

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Food

P.pruinosus aren't picky about their food and can be fed an average isopod diet.

Type - Dead hardwood leaves, proteinaceous pet foods, vegetables

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Temperature

P.pruinosus can be kept into the high 60s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.

Range - 68 F to 85 F