Care library
Care guides for isopods, springtails & mantis
Each guide is synthesised to consensus from multiple breeder and hobbyist sources — diet-led, because that's the thing keepers most often forget. 22 species and growing.
Blackhole
Ardentiella sp.
A small weekly pinch — low-fat fish flakes, dried shrimp or Repashy. Remove leftovers within 24–48h.
Blue Velvet
Desoria trispinata · Blue Velvet Springtails
Not needed as such — a light weekly dusting of brewer's yeast is the standard "feed".
Bumblebee
Cubaris sp.
A tiny pinch weekly — low-fat fish flakes, dried shrimp / gammarus / bloodworm, or Repashy Bug Burger. Remove leftovers within 24–48h to avoid mould and grain mites.
Cherry Blossom
Cubaris sp.
A tiny pinch weekly — low-fat fish flakes, dried shrimp / gammarus / bloodworm, or Repashy Bug Burger. Remove leftovers within 24–48h to avoid mould and grain mites.
Durian
Laureola sp.
Once a week, small — freeze-dried shrimp, fish flakes or dried mealworm. Remove leftovers within 24–48h to prevent mould / grain mites.
Frosty Gator
Cubaris sp.
A tiny weekly pinch — fish flakes or dried shrimp. Remove leftovers promptly.
Jupiter
Cubaris sp.
A tiny pinch weekly — low-fat fish flakes, dried shrimp / gammarus / bloodworm, or Repashy Bug Burger. Remove leftovers within 24–48h to avoid mould and grain mites.
Orange
Yuukianura aphoxoides
Not needed as such — a light weekly dusting of brewer's yeast is the standard "feed".
Panda King
Cubaris sp.
A tiny pinch weekly — low-fat fish flakes, dried shrimp / gammarus / bloodworm, or Repashy Bug Burger. Remove leftovers within 24–48h to avoid mould and grain mites.
Pastel
Ardentiella sp.
A small weekly pinch — low-fat fish flakes, dried shrimp or Repashy. Remove leftovers within 24–48h.
Pineapple Spiky
Cristarmadillidium muricatum
A small weekly pinch — Repashy, dried shrimp / krill or fish flakes. This species is a light feeder; remove leftovers promptly.
Red Ember Bees
Ardentiella sp.
A small weekly pinch — low-fat fish flakes, dried shrimp or Repashy. Remove leftovers within 24–48h.
Red Thai
Lobella sp.
Not needed as such — a light weekly dusting of brewer's yeast is the standard "feed".
Rubber Bee
Cubaris sp.
A tiny pinch weekly — low-fat fish flakes, dried shrimp / gammarus / bloodworm, or Repashy Bug Burger. Remove leftovers within 24–48h to avoid mould and grain mites.
Rubber Ducky
Cubaris sp.
A tiny pinch weekly — low-fat fish flakes, dried shrimp / gammarus / bloodworm, or Repashy Bug Burger. Remove leftovers within 24–48h to avoid mould and grain mites.
Sun Bear
Cubaris sp.
A tiny pinch weekly — low-fat fish flakes, dried shrimp / gammarus / bloodworm, or Repashy Bug Burger. Remove leftovers within 24–48h to avoid mould and grain mites.
Temperate White
Folsomia candida
Not needed as such — a light weekly dusting of brewer's yeast is the standard "feed".
Thai Spike
Cubaris sp.
A tiny pinch weekly — low-fat fish flakes, dried shrimp / gammarus / bloodworm, or Repashy Bug Burger. Remove leftovers within 24–48h to avoid mould and grain mites.
Tropical White
Sinella curviseta
Not needed as such — a light weekly dusting of brewer's yeast is the standard "feed".
True White Albino Chubby
Ceratophysella sp. · TRUE WHITE Albino Chubby Springtails
Not needed as such — a light weekly dusting of brewer's yeast is the standard "feed".
White Ducky
Cubaris sp.
A tiny pinch weekly — low-fat fish flakes, dried shrimp / gammarus / bloodworm, or Repashy Bug Burger. Remove leftovers within 24–48h to avoid mould and grain mites.
Yellow Albino Podura
Ceratophysella sp. · Yellow "Albino" Podura Springtails
Not needed as such — a light weekly dusting of brewer's yeast is the standard "feed".