Zebra Isopods Armadillidium maculatum Care Guide

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
  • Armadillidium maculatum, the zebra isopod or zebra pillbug, is one of the best pet isopods! This video is amcare guide for Armadillidium maculatum, the zebra isopod. We’ll introduce this isopod species, talk about housing, care, breeding, and then its suitability in Bioactive vivariums, as well as how it does as a pet or display isopod.
    Links to isopod supplies:
    Here are isopod enclosure vents from a the Bug Hub: thebughub.shop...
    Here you can find isopod enclosure vents from Hodge Podge Pods: / hodgepodge.pods
    Here is a link to the Kathy Auto Magic Fungus gnat trap. It also works for other pest insects, such as fruit flies and mosquitoes!
    #ad amzn.to/3qtA2pn
    Check out these LINKS to Isopod foods and supplies below. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
    #ad here is a link to the Fungus Gnat trap I tested in this video: amzn.to/3qtA2pn
    #ad I use this breathable medical tape to cover ventilation of some of my isopod enclosures: amzn.to/35oMTkn
    I really enjoy my enclosures from www.tarantulac...
    Vivariums in the Mist makes some great isopod foods: www.vivariumsi...
    Wally at Supreme Gecko makes a great Isopod food: www.supremegeck...
    superior shipping supplies.com makes the smaller isopod enclosures I show in the video.
    #ad When I feed my isopods Repashy Bug Burger, they love it:
    #ad 6-oz jar of bug burger: amzn.to/2PhSVKg
    #ad 12-oz. jar of bug burger: amzn.to/2Mg3Nal
    #ad Repashy morning wood is also a very popular isopod food my isopods love: amzn.to/2WdJq23
    Isopods will munch on dried River shrimp as well!
    #ad amzn.to/3qucDF2
    #ad To give your isopods calcium, you can use cuttlebone: twin pack: amzn.to/2S9H3hG
    I own a copy of book on isopods by Orin McMonigle, a great source of isopod knowledge:
    #ad amzn.to/3zxntz3
    #ad here is a link to the sphagnum moss I use to help hydrate my isopods: amzn.to/36BxXiz
    #ad here is some organic compost. I use organic compost as an isopod substrate component: amzn.to/3ptpoPK
    #ad here are the oak pellets I use for my isopod’s substrate: amzn.to/2JYaznQ
    #ad here are some cork bark hides, perfect for isopods: amzn.to/3kyRaX7
    #ad here is the coconut fiber brick that can be used in isopod substrate : amzn.to/38I4si6
    #ad Here is a link to the 6-quart sterilite tubs I use to house many of my isopods: amzn.to/2syYGZJ
    #ad Isopods love cork bark pieces as hides: amzn.to/2WaYOfu
    #ad One of the best food/substrate ingredients for isopods are oak leaves, such as these heat-treated red oak leaves: amzn.to/2We6GNm
    Isopod Substrate ingredients:
    #ad 1 part Organic Compost: amzn.to/2Wn4VO1 (You can probably find it much cheaper at your local garden supply or hardware store)
    #ad 1 part Alder Pellets: amzn.to/2MBYj9O
    #ad 1 part pesticide-free hardwood leaves, you may collect them locally or purchased pre-sanitized: amzn.to/2We6GNm
    #ad I make my own isopod substrate, but here is a link to Josh’s frogs isopod substrate : amzn.to/2TfyC1D
    #ad For FREE 2-Day shipping on qualifying orders, try Amazon Prime: amzn.to/2N2HuFb
    I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. In other words, I earn a small commission when you use that affiliate link, at no cost to you.
    Subscribe: tinyurl.com/SUB...
    Help support Aquarimax Pets on Patreon: Patreon.com/Aquarimax
    More Best Pet Invertebrate videos here: • Isopods: The Best Pet ...
    Buy Aquarimax merch! teespring.com/...
    Check out my Live Food Quick Guides! • Live Food Quick Guides
    Aquarimax Isopod Care Guide Playlist: • Isopod Care Guide Part...
    My Aquarimax Facebook page: / aquarimax
    The Aquarimax Podcast on iTunes: goo.gl/EDkjul
    My Twitter: / aquarimax
    My website: www.aquarimax.com/

КОМЕНТАРІ • 84

  • @carolypolys2240
    @carolypolys2240 2 роки тому +23

    I'm positively in love with the Zebra isopods I bought from Rus, they are even more beautiful in person, and so active-even during the day! I'll be referencing this video many times as I monitor their development. They are such an amazing species!

    • @mellewedin8221
      @mellewedin8221 2 роки тому

      I have tried feeding all my isopods different foods. They never eat it. If a fish dies I will give it to them. They will eat that. Maybe my sets have enough of their natural foods? They are what you would call bio set ups. They have springtails for roommates.

    • @siyg
      @siyg Рік тому

      @@mellewedin8221What do you feed them? How old are your enclosures? Population density? All questions you should ask yourself when isopods aren’t taking foods, sometimes mine take them during the night.

  • @oleander9170
    @oleander9170 2 роки тому +8

    chocolate zebras honestly look like they just came out of a valentines candy box 🍫💝

  • @nihilusdirus
    @nihilusdirus 3 місяці тому +1

    Watching your videos has made me so excited to one day have a colony of isopods, and if I wasn't in the middle of looking for a new place, I'd start gathering things for an enclosure and searching in the dirt right now! I work with kids and am the only employee brave enough to safely relocate "creepy crawlies" and some of the curious kids wanted me to show them how to be gentle with bugs. Ive managed to get a pair of siblings in love with little critters, they're always looking for stink bugs, lady bugs, fireflies, beetles, spiders, and ants to pick up - and I was so excited the other day to find an isopod napping in the sandbox (which was moist from rain). I was able to show the siblings and they very excitedly and very gently handled it, and the little dude just waddled along their hands and arms acting unthreatened, as bold as can be.
    Now I hope to one day have a little enclosure of zebras I can bring to work and show them!

  • @whitneygagnon8010
    @whitneygagnon8010 2 роки тому +6

    I picked up a culture of these on an impulse back in April while at the tarantula shop and I’m completely hooked on isopods now! My setup came directly out of your videos and they are thriving, already hundreds of little zebras running around… thanks so much for the great care advice!!

  • @gorathsghost6475
    @gorathsghost6475 2 роки тому +5

    Prolific is an understatement lol. I put 10 of these in a 40 gallon breeder plants and moss.. 9 months later I can't count how many there are. Truly aswome pet!

  • @dansteeby2564
    @dansteeby2564 2 роки тому +8

    I bought zebras as part of the clean-up crew for my bioactive hedgehog habitat, but love them so much I haven't put a single one into the habitat yet! I've managed to breed ~10 zebras up to about 60 in just under 6 months. Not sure what I'll do with them but they look amazing!

  • @mpk6664
    @mpk6664 2 роки тому +3

    Absolutely love my zebras. I only started with 7 individuals a month and a half ago, but I am up to 10 now. Gorgeous little dudes and gals.

  • @Crystalspets
    @Crystalspets 2 роки тому +2

    I love the zerba isopods collection

  • @nihil8131
    @nihil8131 2 роки тому +2

    Finally after a few months I noticed my zebras had finally produced mancae yesterday evening. Great video.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  2 роки тому

      Congratulations on the little zebras!!

  • @leevandyke4562
    @leevandyke4562 2 роки тому +3

    The ones I got from you are growing like crazy! Only 2 made it out alive and they had babies! I think im near 50 now. Hoping to get some more soon so I can have more genetics in my colony

  • @apss5736
    @apss5736 2 роки тому +3

    this is a cool isopod

  • @ericzliu
    @ericzliu 2 роки тому +2

    I decided on getting zebra armadillidium after you helped answer my isopod/hermit crab question last time; what a coincidence that you've uploaded this video haha. a very informational video for me, thanks!

    • @HeyItsIDK
      @HeyItsIDK 4 місяці тому

      I'm curious, what was your question that got answered?

    • @ericzliu
      @ericzliu 4 місяці тому

      @@HeyItsIDK hello! it's been a long while, but if I recall correctly I previously asked about whether zebra armadillidium could coexist with hermit crabs when they are molting (if they are protein-heavy isopods, like dairy cow isopods, which might eat the molting crabs). the answer was that they live perfectly fine with them. I've since given my crabs away, but I can confirm that those guys did very well with the zebra armadillidium with no issues

    • @HeyItsIDK
      @HeyItsIDK 4 місяці тому

      @@ericzliu Cool! That's interesting stuff, thanks for sharing ^^

    • @ericzliu
      @ericzliu 4 місяці тому +1

      @@HeyItsIDK of course!

  • @zer0coolninja887
    @zer0coolninja887 2 роки тому +2

    Always good to see care videos

  • @mellewedin8221
    @mellewedin8221 2 роки тому +1

    I can not wait for mine to come in.

  • @barbhelle5481
    @barbhelle5481 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Russ, love my zebras.

  • @themantisgarden
    @themantisgarden Рік тому +1

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  Рік тому +1

      One of my favorites too!

    • @themantisgarden
      @themantisgarden Рік тому

      @@Aquarimax I think they're everyone's favourite in one way or another.

  • @jethawk9941
    @jethawk9941 10 місяців тому +1

    I just god some today and there just as cute as videos make them look I highly recommend them

  • @johannoren2787
    @johannoren2787 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video, thanks, I am so excited to get started with isopods, gonna get the first batch next week and zebras is in the shipment.:)

  • @amazingaquaticsandexotics3030
    @amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 2 роки тому +1

    an awesome isopod

  • @kenjiro2676
    @kenjiro2676 11 місяців тому +1

    I got myself zebras and I enjoy them so much more than my magic potions

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  11 місяців тому

      Zebras are definitely among my favorites!

  • @frankdughtank8327
    @frankdughtank8327 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video rus!!!

  • @TomokoAbe_
    @TomokoAbe_ Рік тому

    They are so cute!

  • @Ecotectpestexpert
    @Ecotectpestexpert 2 роки тому +1

    great video mate 👍

  • @Mercedes_may
    @Mercedes_may 2 роки тому +1

    YAY🥰🥰🥰 thank you!
    I want to get these adorable babies from you :) if we can still ship by spring that is. I am gonna set up a 5 gallon terrarium for them 🖤🤍🖤🤍

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  2 роки тому

      We should still be able to do so 👍

  • @LongBow-rg3vu
    @LongBow-rg3vu 2 роки тому +1

    Well, I guess UA-cam un-subscribed me. Love zebras thougb. A friend of mine has some high whites that I'm trying to steal from her. Absolutely love them though. Even if my colony took like 6 months to start producing.

  • @StripeGurger
    @StripeGurger 2 роки тому +4

    I got my maculatum last December and they've made me 2-3 broods in that time. I'm confident enough in their tub - I think I can make them thrive, I'm just excitedly waiting to see large numbers because they're so stunningly glossy in real life vs. images or videos of them! As an aside, Rus, which Trachelipus species do you keep and what are your favourites? I'm expecting ratzeburgii in the post tomorrow so I'm somewhat excited about the genus right now.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  2 роки тому +1

      You’re right…zebras and most isopods look much better in real life!
      I don’t have any Trachelipus yet, hoping to get some T. rathkii ‘Pumpkin Pods’ at some point.

    • @StripeGurger
      @StripeGurger 2 роки тому

      @@Aquarimax I really love the coloured epimera on the ratzeburgii, that and they tend to be fairly slate coloured like scaber. I quite like the unassuming looking isopods! Which is also why I like the Trachelipus arcuatus, which is criminally underkept or even spoken about, but it's visually just a chubby grey woodlouse. Then there's obviously the rathkii, but also I've recently fallen in love with the razzauti, caucasus and the undeniable width of the trilobatus. Trachelipus is begging for attention!

    • @StripeGurger
      @StripeGurger 2 роки тому

      @@Aquarimax I also just learnt this recently, but certain Trachelipus can happily spend extended periods living aquatically. Which is why they readily inhabit flood plains, 'cause they damn can!

  • @Billbeaux
    @Billbeaux 2 роки тому +2

    Great video! What substrate mixture do you use and how often do you feed them? I'm fairly new to the hobby and just want to give my lil pooters the best life possible.

  • @lindarodriguez5019
    @lindarodriguez5019 2 роки тому

    I love my zebras and my cows

  • @siyg
    @siyg Рік тому +2

    What type of millipede are they mimicking that makes them so bold? It’s for a Wikipedia article…

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  Рік тому

      There are several species in the genus Glomeris they are thought to mimic.

  • @mgtowdadYouTubeSucksCoxks
    @mgtowdadYouTubeSucksCoxks 2 роки тому +1

    armadillidium gestroi look like little U of M Wolverine players.
    I literally bought my first zebra culture today at a local store, and asked about the gastroi, but couldn't for the love of me, recall the name. Now I know!

  • @ms.rottenstrawberry1018
    @ms.rottenstrawberry1018 10 місяців тому +1

    I really want some zebra isopods because I just adore isopods in general and heard these were easy to take care of. But i am worried about them breeding. Will i have to consistently change the size of the tank due to breeding??

  • @Templeflower8909
    @Templeflower8909 Рік тому +1

    New isopod fan here. Thoroughly enjoy your videos.
    May I ask if you can keep two different colours of zebra Isopods together? Such as the yellow / black and white/ black. Many thanks x

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  Рік тому +1

      Glad to know you are enjoying my content!
      Different colors of zebras will get along just fine, but they will interbreed, and that is not always perceived as a good thing. Keeping yellows together with normals will likely result in the loss (or at least a steep reduction) in the expression of the yellow trait in future generations.

    • @Templeflower8909
      @Templeflower8909 Рік тому +1

      @@Aquarimax many thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge x

  • @me-also-youtuber
    @me-also-youtuber 2 роки тому +3

    Dear Rus, May I ask one question?
    I have been keeping all my isopod species both springtails and dwarf whites in it.
    I've been keeping them for half a year without any problem so far.
    But, yesterday I've heard from the isopod sellers that cohabitation of dwarf whites (springtails are said to be OK)with any isopod species can make younger or weak individuals risky of being constantly irritated by D/W.
    I also have heard that vexation by D/W can make gravid female isopods rupture their offsprings prematurely.
    Do you think I need to hand-pick visible isopods and migrates to new DW-free settings? or just keep them as I used to do and watch how it goes?
    You are my isopod heroes!! please help me!!!

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  2 роки тому +5

      I think it would be best to separate the other isopod species from the dwarf whites. I have seen them damage or destroy other cultures, even if it takes years.
      Springtails can and should be kept with isopods.
      Thanks for watching!!

    • @me-also-youtuber
      @me-also-youtuber 2 роки тому +1

      @@Aquarimax Thank you for a comment ~ Now, painstaking separation endeavour is left 😂😂😂

  • @ryanwinters9375
    @ryanwinters9375 5 місяців тому

    I’m trying to set up an invertebrate tank in my 55 gallon but I’m having trouble deciding between powdered isopods and zebra isopods

  • @SohiHien
    @SohiHien 2 роки тому +1

    Mine really aren't breeding much. They have had a few groups of mancae but the mancae don't seem to grow fast. I still seem to only have the original few adults left and then mancae of various sizes but none have reached the size of the adults. I have had them for over a year now and compared to my dairy cows or scabers they are kinda stagnant in terms of population growth. I care for them the same as all my other isopods. One side completely dry, the other wet with some moss. Leaf litter, feed veggies and other food like shrimp pellets, a mesh spot on the lid on the dry side of the container top for ventilation. Not sure why they don't breed well despite everyone saying they breed fairly quickly.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  2 роки тому +1

      That is a puzzle, especially since they are breeding, but not reaching adult size…hmmm…

    • @SohiHien
      @SohiHien 2 роки тому

      @@Kasei7th I provide cuttle bone in the container. I also often feed shrimp pellets for protein which have calcium

    • @mpk6664
      @mpk6664 2 роки тому

      @@SohiHien Could a larger enclosure potentially make them grow better?

    • @stephenbird5641
      @stephenbird5641 2 роки тому

      I see a similar problem with Panda Kings.
      Rus mentioned that one species reduce their size when overcrowded.
      I think this is happening as I have thousands of apparently juvenile KPs that seem to have remained that size far too long and babies that are less than 1mm long !
      I will do an experiment and take a few dozen into a new container and see if they grow or not.
      I'm thinking of buying reptiles to eat them, possibly Phelsuma geckos.

    • @SohiHien
      @SohiHien 2 роки тому +1

      @@mpk6664 There aren't many in there, like 50 at most. They are in a 6qt tub.

  • @Nytro1926
    @Nytro1926 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Rus. Really cool video! I just started a Zebra culture with 11 new specimen and I hope it will goes fine. I just wonder how you "evaluate" the ventilation grade ? you saide moderate to high, but is it possible to evaluate that ? I've 4 vent holes in my box (around 50 mm diameter each, 1 per side of the box), seems to be okay for me but how do you know if it's enough tho ?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  2 роки тому +3

      That should be plenty. I would consider that on the high ventilation side. You reminded me…I have been thinking I need to do another video on ventilation.

  • @PetPedesandPodsLLC
    @PetPedesandPodsLLC 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Rus, did you know Zebras are my favorite??

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  2 роки тому +1

      🤣😂😁👍 Yes I did, as a matter of fact! Can’t blame you a bit!

  • @amyesworldcatherinesminime7945
    @amyesworldcatherinesminime7945 2 роки тому +1

    My zebras are doing well. Luckily not too well! 😉

  • @ReptileNexus
    @ReptileNexus 2 роки тому +1

    My zebra population exploded when it warmed up in Summer.

  • @bigbondydudegaming4005
    @bigbondydudegaming4005 Рік тому

    can you mix yellow zebra isopods with normal black and white zebra isopods?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  Рік тому

      You can, but you will likely the dilute the yellow over generations.

  • @FernandoRodrigues-pi4cc
    @FernandoRodrigues-pi4cc 2 роки тому +2

    Eii people likeeeeee.....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤

  • @Cheesefiddlehorn
    @Cheesefiddlehorn Рік тому

    Do you need heating for them? I’m located in the UK

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  Рік тому

      Generally not, but it depends on the minimum temperatures in your house. If it gets chilly there are still many isopod species that will do well, just perhaps not the tropical ones. Zebras can handle cool temperatures.

  • @amelliamendel2227
    @amelliamendel2227 2 роки тому +1

    I purchased 3 10 packs, how long before I will see them in a large paludarium?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  2 роки тому

      Are you noticing any ending up in the water? Some isopods are very prone to drowning themselves

    • @amelliamendel2227
      @amelliamendel2227 2 роки тому

      @@Aquarimax No, there's a ledge where they cannot get into the water. I just don't see any yet.

  • @artworks.by.adel787
    @artworks.by.adel787 2 роки тому

    I have a question do isopods carry any diseases?

  • @BlindSpectet
    @BlindSpectet 2 роки тому

    Zeeb

  • @duotrapeze72
    @duotrapeze72 2 роки тому

    you mentioned they munch on plants; are there any plants that are toxic to them? my vivariums have pothos, hoyas, and string of turtles

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  2 роки тому +1

      Good question…not sure about which ones would be toxic to them. They seem to have some mechanisms for dealing with some toxins…but probably not all.

    • @duotrapeze72
      @duotrapeze72 2 роки тому +1

      @@Aquarimax makes me want to do some science

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  2 роки тому

      @@duotrapeze72 🙌

  • @kiefrichards
    @kiefrichards 2 роки тому

    my colony crashed :(

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  2 роки тому

      Oh no! Did you lose them all?

    • @kiefrichards
      @kiefrichards 2 роки тому

      i did :( life unfortunately got too busy and they dessicated. the wife and i are working on getting 3 new enclosures set up, waiting on these new springtails to populate a bit

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  2 роки тому +1

      @@kiefrichards sorry to hear that…it happens sometimes. I am sure the new cultures will thrive!