Isopod substrate is a very important component of the life and care of isopods. Substrate is their food, shelter, and more. I’ve changed the way I make substrate for isopods as I have kept them over the years. Let’s talk about options for isopod substrate that provides what isopods need.

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Here are some sources for FLAKE SOIL:

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Links to isopod supplies:
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Vivariums in the Mist makes some great isopod foods: https://www.vivariumsinthemist.com/is...
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superior shipping supplies.com makes the smaller isopod enclosures I show in the video.
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Isopods will munch on dried River shrimp as well!
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I own a copy of book on isopods by Orin McMonigle, a great source of isopod knowledge:
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Isopod Substrate ingredients:
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