Troglodillo “Sunset”
5,00€
Meet the stunning Troglodillo “Sunset”—a brightly colored isopod that brings a warm, exotic touch to your terrarium. Easy to care for and perfect for bioactive setups, this unique species is a must-have for nature lovers who appreciate the beauty of the unusual!
🪲 Technical Sheet – Troglodillo “Sunset”
Scientific name: Troglodillo sp.
Common name: Troglodillo “Sunset”
Origin: Unknown (likely tropical or subtropical, endemic to humid regions)
Adult size: Approximately 1 – 1.5 cm
Coloration: Warm shades ranging from deep orange to red, with variations reminiscent of a sunset. May display darker or lighter hues depending on lighting and molting.
🌿 Habitat and care
Recommended enclosure: High humidity with both moist and dry zones. Ideal for bioactive terrariums and paludariums.
Optimal temperature: 22 °C – 26 °C (71°F – 79°F)
Humidity: 70% – 90%
Ventilation: Medium to low; keep substrate consistently moist with shaded hiding spots.
Substrate: Mix of coconut fiber, leaf litter, sphagnum moss, and bark.
Recommended decor: Bark, moss, natural hides, dry leaves.
🍽️ Feeding
Diet: Detritivore. Feeds on decaying plant matter, softwood, leaf litter, algae, fruits, and vegetables. Can be supplemented with small amounts of plant or animal protein (dried fish, crushed pellets, etc.).
Supplements: Occasional calcium (e.g. cuttlebone or crushed eggshells) to support exoskeleton health.
🐜 Behavior and compatibility
Activity: Mostly nocturnal
Behavior: Peaceful and slow-moving. Tends to group and seek shelter frequently.
Compatibility: Suitable to coexist with non-predatory invertebrates.
Reproduction: Sexual. Can breed in captivity under stable humidity and temperature conditions.
❗ Recommendations
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
Always provide moist areas to support molting.
Best observed in shaded zones—its colors intensify under indirect light.
A fantastic option for bioactivity and ornamental use thanks to its striking colors.
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