Vex Isopods

Glowing orange with a smooth, glossy shell. A standout Troglodillo that brings real colour to the tub.

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Data sheet

• Scientific nameTroglodillo sp. "Vex"
• Adult sizeup to ~1 cm
• OriginCaptive bred (CB) in Cornwall, UK
• DistributionSoutheast Asia
• Temperature22–26 °C
• HumidityHigh, with a moisture gradient
• Breeding rateModerate
• Care level★★★☆☆ (3/5, moderate)

How to keep Vex isopods

• Humid tropical setup similar to Cubaris.
• Lots of bark to climb and graze.
• Calcium and leaf litter always available.
• Feed leaf litter and decaying hardwood as a staple, with cuttlebone for calcium and a small pinch of protein (fish flakes or dried shrimp) once a week.
• Use a tub with small vents and deep organic substrate (topsoil, coco fibre, leaf litter), with cork bark for hides.

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