Trichorhina tomentosa (Dwarf White isopod)

Trichorhina tomentosa

(Dwarf White Isopod)

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Trichorhina tomentosa (the Dwarf White Isopod) 

Adult Size - Male (5 mm), Female (5 mm)

Climbing Ability - Juveniles & adults can pseudoclimb

Flying Ability - None

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Enclosure

T.tomentosa 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.tomentosa 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.tomentosa 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.tomentosa can be kept into the low 70s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.

Range - 70 F to 90 F