{"title":"Fast-Breeding Isopods","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant a colony that grows fast? These are the most productive isopods we breed at Holy-Poly Isopods, ideal for building a bioactive clean-up crew, seeding several enclosures at once, or starting a sustainable feeder colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold out? Tap \"Notify me when available.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e These are our most popular species and they sell fast. We're expanding these colonies, and restocks happen as they produce. Tap the button on any sold-out species to be alerted the moment it's back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFastest breeders and best for beginners\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/party-mix-porcellionides-pruinosus-isopods\"\u003eParty Mix\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/powder-blue-isopods-porcellionides-pruinosus\"\u003ePowder Blue\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/powder-orange-isopods-porcellionides-pruinosus\"\u003ePowder Orange\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oreo-crumble-isopods-porcellionides-pruinosus\"\u003eOreo Crumble\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePorcellionides pruinosus\u003c\/em\u003e): fast-moving, hardy and highly prolific, with typical broods of 20–30.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dairy-cow-isopods-porcellio-laevis\"\u003eDairy Cow\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePorcellio laevis\u003c\/em\u003e): easy and fast to breed, with big appetites and bold black-and-white patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lava-isopods-porcellio-scaber\"\u003eLava\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePorcellio scaber\u003c\/em\u003e): very hardy and quick to produce once established, in orange, red and black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur most productive Cubaris\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCubaris generally breed slower than the species above, but \u003ca href=\"\/products\/panda-king-isopods-cubaris-sp\"\u003ePanda King\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-panda-isopods-cubaris-sp\"\u003eBlack Panda\u003c\/a\u003e are among our most productive Cubaris colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFast-breeding isopod FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the fastest-breeding isopod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePorcellionides pruinosus\u003c\/em\u003e, sold as Powder Blue, Powder Orange, Oreo Crumble and Party Mix, are among the fastest-breeding isopods in the hobby. They are hardy, very active and produce broods of around 20–30.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the best isopods for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eParty Mix, Powder Blue, Powder Orange and Dairy Cows are hardy, active and forgiving. If you want to start with Cubaris, Panda Kings and Black Pandas are a good first choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich isopods are best for a feeder colony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast breeders such as Powder Blue, Powder Orange and Lava are popular feeder colonies because their numbers grow quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get my isopods to breed faster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep them warm (around 70–80°F for powder isopods), provide a moisture gradient with one damp side and one drier side, plenty of leaf litter and decaying hardwood, a calcium source and some protein. Each listing includes our habitat targets for that species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen will sold-out isopods be restocked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur isopods are bred in our own colonies, so restocks depend on how quickly each colony produces, not a fixed schedule. Tap \"Notify me when available\" on any sold-out species and you'll be alerted as soon as it's back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan you ship isopods to my state?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe ship live isopods within the contiguous US. Florida and Louisiana restrict certain species, so some isopods can’t ship to those states. Each listing notes any state restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen do you ship live isopods?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLive animals ship on Tuesdays so packages don’t sit in a carrier facility over the weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete your clean-up crew with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/springtails\"\u003espringtails\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/substrate\"\u003ehabitat supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-isopods\"\u003eall 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). 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