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Isopods are popular exotic pets, and it's easy to lose hours watching the tiny creatures go about their business. In addition to charming looks and fun behaviour, isopods also make an effective clean-up crew for your vivarium.
We aim to bring you a range of isopod species, from popular beginner breeds to more specialised stunners.
The Cubaris Murina "Little Sea" isopod is ubiquitous in Thailand, and you will find them under any stone or branch you overturn.
This species is hardy and breeds well, making it a good choice for beginners. Little Sea Isopods are also prone to giving birth to some stunning morphs.
5 Baht Each
Cubaris Murina Pappayas
The Cubaris Murina Papaya is a more colourful version of the Little Sea. They share the same hardiness and rapid breeding as their cousins, making them a good choice for beginners.
15 Baht Each
Cubaris Murina Glaciers
The Cubaris Murina Glacier is an albino variety of the Cubaris Murina Little Sea. These isopods are white, although their diets affect their colouration.
A unique feature of these isopods is that their eyes are all but invisible to the human eye. However, they can still see as well as other isopods.
50 Baht Each
Dairy Cows are one of the most popular isopod species available. Their popularity is largely due to their easy-to-keep nature and bold personalities.
Dairy Cows are also known for their penchant for protein and will feast on any dead insect or other animal you find.
40 Baht Each
This small to mid-sized isopod is lively, reproduces quickly and is easy to care for. Their colouration makes them suitable for show, while their rapid breeding means they can make a good choice as a feeder.
30 Baht Each
Agnara Madagascariensis is another small species that’s common in Thailand. This species shows sexual dimorphism, with females coming in a uniform grey and males in red with a grey stripe.
They are steady breeders and have a penchant for faeces, making them a good choice as a clean-up crew.
20 Baht Each
Armadillidium Peraccae originates from Greece and has a historic appearance. They are sturdy, prolific breeders and make excellent clean-up crews.
40 Baht Each
Armadillidium Burminiscus is a dwarf species with some unique characteritics. In addition to it's distinctive appearance, this isopod also makes effective clean up crew
With its shiny exterior and longer than usual rear end, this isopod can easilly be mistaken for a silverfish at first glance.
30 Baht Each
Armadillidium Gestroi is a colourful Isopod that originates from Italy. Its appearance makes it a good choice as a display species.
This isopod is known for being slow to start reproducing. However, once they feel comfortable in their new home, their population will soar.
40 Baht Each
The Striped Dwarf Grey isopod has been a very popular clean up crew in the past.
This species tends to blend in with its settings while its goes about its cleaning chores. As a prolific breeder, this isopod also makes a good choice as a feeder for young and small predators.
30 Baht Each
This species originates from the north of Thailand and is quite uncommon in the hobby. Its relative rarity has made its identity difficult confirm, but some experts have identified it as Armadillidium Nilipat.
Armadillidium Nilipat is a prolific breeder when conditions are right.
40 Baht Each
The Dwarf White isopod is tiny but has a huge reputation. This species has often been the go-to species for clean up crew and for some very good reasons.
The Dwarf White is renowned for reproducing rapidly and will populate a vivarium quickly. However, they tend to remain beneath the surface so you won't see them often. This species is also often kept as a feeder for small predators.
30 Baht Each