TROPICAL GREY ISOPODS (PORCELLIONIDES PRUINOSUS)

Tropical Grey Isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus)– also called Plum Woodlice or Powder Grey Isopods – are one of the most popular, hardy, and fast-breeding species, perfect for tropical & warm bioactive setups. They have a smooth, oval body (10–12mm adult size) with a distinct dusty blue-grey / grey bloom colour, long pale legs, and move very quickly. Unlike some species, they cannot roll into a ball – they rely on speed and hiding instead. Super efficient waste-eaters, they break down leaf litter, rotting wood, faeces, and shed skin, turning waste into nutrients and keeping your enclosure spotless. They thrive alongside springtails, love warm conditions, and are ideal for beginners and advanced keepers alike – widely considered the best all-round isopod for sale in the UK!

📖 Care Guide
- **Temperature**: 20°C–28°C (68°F–82°F); perfect match for tropical tanks – stays active and breeds fast above 22°C; tolerates down to 15°C but slows down
- **Humidity**: 50%–75% – very adaptable; keep one side damp (use Welsh Sphagnum Moss) and one side drier so they can choose; tolerates drier air better than most isopods
- **Substrate**: Coco fibre, organic soil, or bioactive mix, mixed with plenty of leaf litter, rotting wood, and small amounts of charcoal – they burrow and live throughout the whole layer
- **Food**: Decaying matter naturally; supplement with fish flakes, vegetables, or specialised isopod food. **Always keep pure Calcium Carbonate available** – essential for strong exoskeletons, safe moulting, and fast breeding
- **Enclosure**: Well-ventilated tub/tank with bark, moss, and hides; breed *extremely fast* – females produce hundreds of eggs per year, colonies grow huge in weeks
- **Compatibility**: 100% safe with all other isopods, springtails, reptiles, amphibians, and plants; outcompetes harmful mites and pests

🌍 Origin & Quality
Originally from Mediterranean & warm temperate regions, now found worldwide. **100% captive bred in the UK**, raised in clean, disease-free cultures to ensure you get strong, active, and healthy stock. These are the true wild-type grey form – hardy, vigorous, and guaranteed to establish instantly in your tank.

✅ Perfect Pairing: Combine with **Tropical Springtails** & **Pure Calcium Carbonate** for the ultimate clean-up crew that keeps your ecosystem perfectly balanced and thriving.