{"title":"Blue Isopods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeling blue? These will help.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue isopods are some of the most eye-catching pods in the hobby, and they range from easy beginner species to rare collector Cubaris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/powder-blue-isopods-porcellionides-pruinosus\"\u003ePowder Blue\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e powdery blue-gray, hardy, fast-breeding and beginner-friendly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-pigeon-isopods-cubaris-sp\"\u003eBlue Pigeon\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e a warm-loving Cubaris from Thailand and a great breeder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Blue:\u003c\/strong\u003e a rare Cubaris with a lemony skirt and a bluish shimmer when the light hits just right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold out? Tap \"Notify me when available.\" Prefer something warmer? See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/orange-isopods\"\u003eorange isopods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"powder-blue-isopods-porcellionides-pruinosus","title":"Powder Blue Isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder Blue Isopods for Sale (Porcellionides pruinosus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardest-working employee in the reptile hobby. Never sleeps, never complains, never asks for a raise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowder Blues have a powdery blue-gray color, constant energy, and a seriously hardy nature. They're always busy exploring and cleaning, and their big appetites and fast reproduction make them one of the most dependable clean-up crews around. Plenty of reptile keepers also run Powder Blue colonies as a sustainable feeder supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region, Powder Blues are a color morph of \u003cem\u003ePorcellionides pruinosus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHPI Preferred Habitat Targets:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e70–80°F\u003c\/strong\u003e; supporting relative humidity around \u003cstrong\u003e60–75%\u003c\/strong\u003e; maintain a clear moisture gradient with roughly one-third to one-half of the substrate moist and the remainder progressively drier, plus good ventilation. Provide a moist sphagnum or hydration retreat and avoid keeping the entire enclosure saturated. Recommended substrate depth 2-3\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Their primary diet should consist of plenty of decaying leaf litter, rotting hardwood, and a quality calcium source. Supplement with quality isopod food, organic vegetables, fruits, and protein offered in moderation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast, Highly Prolific (Typical brood size: 20-30).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner keepers, bioactive enclosures, reptile keepers, feeder colonies, classrooms, and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Priced per isopod, with a minimum of 3 per species. Starting a new colony? We recommend 6–20 (see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/isopod-care-tips\/how-many-isopods-should-i-get\"\u003eHow Many Isopods Should I Get?\u003c\/a\u003e). Bulk discounts apply automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowder Blue Isopod FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Powder Blue isopods good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. They are hardy, active and adapt to a wide range of bioactive setups as long as there is a moisture gradient and good ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast do Powder Blue isopods breed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fast. Typical broods are 20–30, making them one of the quickest species for building a large colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Powder Blues good feeders or clean-up crew?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both. Their big appetites make them a dependable clean-up crew, and their fast population growth makes them a popular sustainable feeder colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do you ship live isopods?\u003c\/strong\u003e Live animals ship on Tuesdays so packages don’t sit in a carrier facility over the weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-breeding-isopods\"\u003efast-breeding isopods\u003c\/a\u003e or add \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/springtails\"\u003espringtails\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete clean-up crew.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holy-Poly Isopods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46453312061738,"sku":"","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/4114\/2570\/files\/Powder_Blue.png?v=1723591663"},{"product_id":"blue-pigeon-isopods-cubaris-sp","title":"Blue Pigeon Isopods (Cubaris sp.)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Pigeon Isopods for Sale (Cubaris sp.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't worry, these pigeons won't steal your French fries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Pigeons are a Cubaris from Thailand that like things a little warmer than most, and they go through calcium like it's going out of style. Keep them warm, keep the calcium coming, and they'll breed like... well, pigeons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHPI Preferred Habitat Targets:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e75–80°F\u003c\/strong\u003e; supporting relative humidity around \u003cstrong\u003e60–75%\u003c\/strong\u003e; keep roughly one-third to one-half of the substrate consistently moist with the remainder progressively drier, and maintain moderate cross-ventilation. Provide a deep organic substrate, leaf litter, decaying wood and a dependable moist retreat without making the full enclosure wet. Recommended substrate depth 3-4\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e As with most isopod species, their main diet should be lots of leaf litter, decaying wood, and generous amounts of calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great breeders, highly prolific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keepers who want a productive Cubaris colony, warm bioactive setups, and anyone who's always wanted pigeons without the pigeon problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Priced per isopod, with a minimum of 3 per species. Starting a new colony? We recommend 6–20 (see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/isopod-care-tips\/how-many-isopods-should-i-get\"\u003eHow Many Isopods Should I Get?\u003c\/a\u003e). Bulk discounts apply automatically. Want the blonde version? Meet the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-pigeon-isopods-cubaris-sp\"\u003eWhite Pigeon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holy-Poly Isopods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46770443813162,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/4114\/2570\/files\/Blue_Piegon.png?v=1722696143"},{"product_id":"lemon-blue-isopods-cubaris-sp","title":"Lemon Blue Isopods (Cubaris sp.)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Blue Isopods for Sale (Cubaris sp.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow and blue? Pick a lane... or don't, because it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Blues are a Cubaris from Thailand with a lemony yellow skirt, and when the light hits them just right, their backs flash a bluish shimmer. 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Try supplementing with organic vegetables high in carotenoids (such as pumpkin, carrot, corn, sweet peppers) and dried shrimp. Carotenoids are yellow, orange, and red pigments that are produced by certain plants and algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectors, display terrariums, and patient keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Priced per isopod, with a minimum of 3 per species. Starting a new colony? We recommend 6–20 (see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/isopod-care-tips\/how-many-isopods-should-i-get\"\u003eHow Many Isopods Should I Get?\u003c\/a\u003e). 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