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
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
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
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
Temperature
T.tomentosa can be kept into the low 70s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.
Range - 70 F to 90 F
