Trichoniscidae sp. "Dwarf Purple" (Dwarf Purple Isopod)

Trichoniscidae sp. "Dwarf Purple"

(Dwarf Purple Isopod)

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Trichoniscidae sp. "Dwarf Purple" (the Dwarf Purple Isopod) 

Adult Size - Male (4 mm), Female (4 mm)

Climbing Ability - None

Flying Ability - None

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Enclosure

T.sp. "Dwarf Purple" aren't particularly large or crowding sensitive, so their enclosure doesn't need to be spacious.

Ventilation level - Moderate

Hides - Necessary

Barrier/Secure Lid - Necessary

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Substrate

T.sp. "Dwarf Purple" aren't picky about their substrate as long as it holds moisture well and is deep enough to burrow in.

Type - Not picky

Moisture level - Moderate

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Food

T.sp. "Dwarf Purple" 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

T.sp. "Dwarf Purple" can be kept into the low 70s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.

Range - 70 F to 90 F