How to Culture Isopods

How to Culture Isopods

Newts Eat Isopods

Newts Eat Isopods

Isopods and Springtails in Self Sustaining Aquarium Paludarium

Isopods and Springtails in Self Sustaining Aquarium Paludarium

Reusing substrate from old terrariums

In the past years, I've been making terrariums of different sizes for different projects.

Different Isopods I found in NY

Different Isopods I found in NY

How to deal with mold in terrariums

How to deal with mold in terrariums 

How to prepare tree bark for terrariums

I have been using tree bark as a primary food source and medium for culturing isopods.

Wharf Roaches on Roosevelt Island

New York harbor is known for powerful tides with water level going up 6 feet high.

Isopods do not eat mold - experiment

I've been trying different critters for my paludarium with Eastern Newts. 

Newts feed on all kinds of insects - including isopods. 

Fun Breakfast Newts Fun

A Newt is looking for the Isopod that was served for breakfast... 

How To Farm Isopods

 I find different types of Isopods in parks of New York.

How to Make Live Food Fish Feeder

 I cover all my aquariums to reduce water evaporation and to hold land plants so their roots grow in water. 

How to Make a Self-Feeding Aquarium

I've been building self-feeding aquariums for years. 

I prefer to call them sustainable aquarium gardens. 

Tilted Jar Terrarium DIY

After a couple months from the initial setup, my first tilted 1 liter jar terrarium feels overcrowded as many baby isopods grow quickly. 

Isopods 1 liter Terrarium

November 16th, 2021

 A couple weeks ago, I set up this 1 liter jar terrarium for half a dozen Isopods. 

1 Liter Jar Terrarium DIY

I am going to use this 1 liter jar with a lid to make a terrarium.

First Isopod Temporary Terrarium

I've been thinking about building an enclosure to keep together aquatic and terrestrial pets - a vivarium or more specifically a paludarium. 

Where to find Slugs and Isopods for terrarium

 Hello everybody.

It's a beautiful Sunday, November 21st.

I am in Crotona park, in Bronx.