Why is calcium so important to ISOPODS?

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  • @christophersmith2998
    @christophersmith2998 2 роки тому +4

    We went with organic egg shell, ground down and mixed with a small amount of calcium, found in snake poop. The white calcium deposits the snakes pee out, to be more specific. This along with bat guano, this will help raise the alkalinity in the substrate in their enclosure and better mirror what's found in the caves they are collected from.

  • @LoganWarren444
    @LoganWarren444 Рік тому +2

    6:35 would chicken bones work? For example, if I clean off a bone after eating a wing or something, would I be able to place that in the terrarium?

  • @amysticpraise
    @amysticpraise 4 місяці тому +1

    After the initial setup, how frequently after do we re add calcium to the substrate? Is it possible to have a setup that sustains itself for the long term?

  • @jackanddan
    @jackanddan 2 роки тому +3

    Great video Biggs….we use cuddle fish bones for our snails and fish and turtles….they are super cheap and easy and they love them….it’s really fun to watch the turtles chase em around the top when they float until they get water logged…

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  2 роки тому

      The staple for decades in healthy turtle care! Thanks for watching my
      Friends, much appreciate the support

  • @themantisgarden
    @themantisgarden 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent video Chris, I must do more of these type of videos.

  • @isobuddies
    @isobuddies 2 роки тому +1

    Love this video. Lots of great info and that soothing voice! And the advice not to go on a murder source is great advice.

  • @tompatterson5453
    @tompatterson5453 2 роки тому +2

    Idk if this would provide calcium for pods but, dandelions are calcium pumps for the soil...I feed dandelion greens to shrimp and snails. Kinda curious if it would benefit pods?

  • @grumpycricket
    @grumpycricket 2 роки тому +3

    Damn you're bringing the SCIENCE into the hobby! New sub!

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  2 роки тому +2

      Very kind Jeff, thank you.
      Just as an fyi you may notice shortly that this channel no longer releases content on isopods etc… it’s because I’ve split the channels. This one will go back to specializing on tropical fish and fish sciences. Whereas all the critters such as reptiles, isopods, arachnids, vivarium builds etc… going forward all will now appear on this newly created channel.
      The mad aquarist’s
      Realm Natura
      ua-cam.com/channels/fABo1ELT7KLcjtdX1Y2vHA.html
      And if by chance you’ve enjoyed any of the random farm adventures we’ve also separated that as well and it can be found here:
      ua-cam.com/channels/PS8HasJgdJ5q3A65BA11_w.html

    • @grumpycricket
      @grumpycricket 2 роки тому

      @@themadaquarist thanks for the heads up! Been a aquarist most of my life, added reptiles and amphibians 20 years ago. Currently binging on your videos, fabulous content!

  • @djatrinity
    @djatrinity Рік тому +4

    My rolly polies love coconut flavored Tums.
    Eat them as voraciously as they do moss.
    I found this out 1 day when I had heartburn and 1 of the Tums dropped from my hand, rolled across the room, and b4 I could get to it, the dog licked it. I didn't want it after that, and the pup didn't want it, so I gave it to the isopods.

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  Рік тому +1

      Ok this made my day for best comment! Thank you for sharing

    • @djatrinity
      @djatrinity Рік тому

      Thank u and you're welcome!

  • @jackielukahenderson4321
    @jackielukahenderson4321 Рік тому

    I will use your suggestions for feeding my family of sweetheart isopods ❤

  • @dirtywhitellama
    @dirtywhitellama 7 місяців тому

    Interesting to think about the powdered additives for reptiles or amphibians. I have a few dart frogs whose flies get dusted with, if I remember right, a powder containing calcium. These powders are supposed to be replaced every 6 months due to the volatility of the vitamins, and my 3 frogs definitely don't go through a whole tiny bottle in 6 months. I'll have to double check that it is what I remember, but that could be a good use for the leftovers.

  • @viveknathmishra9955
    @viveknathmishra9955 2 роки тому +1

    I have some isopods I can't identify. Can you help me identify those?

  • @DnASnakes
    @DnASnakes 2 роки тому

    Very informative video Biggs. I actually learned

  • @IsopodsEatChannel
    @IsopodsEatChannel 2 роки тому +2

    Great video!

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you kindly

    • @JS-hk4hc
      @JS-hk4hc 11 місяців тому

      Isopods eat is such a cute channel

  • @UmamiPapi
    @UmamiPapi 11 місяців тому +2

    Smug Bug said on Reddit that bone meal works well.

  • @ChantalsCritters
    @ChantalsCritters 2 роки тому +1

    Wow so many great sources. Great video.

  • @hollyhoste2483
    @hollyhoste2483 2 роки тому +1

    Is organic garden lime ok for calcium?

  • @DEAexotics
    @DEAexotics 2 роки тому +1

    great information

  • @MIsopods
    @MIsopods 2 роки тому +2

    Solid video. I'm new to the hobby and trying to take in as much info as possible. One thing I'm seeing is that I need to start being less stingy with leaf litter haha.
    And those are some handsome looking Gestroi!
    Go easy.
    Me

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  Рік тому +1

      Thank you kindly for watching and your comments.
      FYI I’ve split this channel. This original one will go back to focusing on fish and fish science where as a new channel, link here.
      youtube.com/@themadaquaristsrealmnatura2556
      Will focus on pods, bugs, arachnids, vivariums, plants etc….
      I hope you’ll join me
      On those adventures.
      Cheers!

  • @IncredibleInvertsOtherAnimals
    @IncredibleInvertsOtherAnimals 2 роки тому

    Great video and info

  • @SkullAquatics
    @SkullAquatics 2 роки тому +1

    Very informative video 👍

  • @FrekenBok86
    @FrekenBok86 Рік тому +1

    Приятно смотреть,красивые рачки

  • @fishiemon64
    @fishiemon64 2 роки тому +1

    I would assume that shrimp are much the same when it comes to calcium

  • @mraquaticnews5676
    @mraquaticnews5676 2 роки тому +1

    🤙🤙🤙

  • @KayAteChef
    @KayAteChef Рік тому +2

    I have a lot of snails in the garden... I can use the shells. Sorry snails.

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  Рік тому

      Yes but ideally I’d sterilize them and crush them up as a slip additive

    • @jarlfenrir
      @jarlfenrir 5 місяців тому

      I also put some shells for my isopods, and I'm surprised nobody talks about it. It's not that hard to find an empty shell...