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Ardentiella sp. Red Diablo (ex Merulanella sp.) Isopods
Ardentiella sp. Red Diablo (ex Merulanella sp.) Isopods
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Customer Reviews
Absolutely stunning and even though on sale I still received 7 the 2 diddly ones extra really surprised me they are so cute and never expected to get them. I really can't thank the bug room enough these are going to be incredible all a really great size
As always amazingly healthy pods arrived safely. Within 24 hours one had a mismoult and passed but these things happen. The colony is already producing babies so they’ve bounced back. These pods are so keen to explore and one even ventured onto my hand for a wander. Delighted!!
Excellent service all turned up as described securely packaged and now happily in their tub bumbling about :) thanks again !
Came very well packaged with great isopod substrate. However I only received 5 when I thought I would get at least 1-2 spare. Slightly disappointed in that.
Fantastic service and stunningly beautiful active isopods…I just hope I can successfully keep these beauties.
Ardentiella sp Red Diablo, formally known as Merulanella sp. Red Diablo, now reclassified as Ardentiella sp. Red Diablo due to new scientific findings. These isopods are extremely popular in the isopod keeping hobby for their incredible colouration.
Ardentiella Red Diablo are a very active species of isopod and are great fun to care for. These isopods are quite a large species and have some fantastic colours and are very bold and active.
Care Instructions for Ardentiella Red Diablo (Please note, the below information is from our experience successfully keeping and breeding this species.)
· Temperature Range: 24–28°C
· Ideal Humidity Levels: 75–85%
· Ventilation Needs: Medium to High
Enclosure Set Up for Ardentiella Red Diablo (Again, please note, the below information is from our experience successfully keeping and breeding this species.)
We have found that these isopods, much like other ardentiella will utilise vertical space for climbing, so offering some high branches is a great opportunity to observe them displaying great climbing behaviours.
We Include features such as:
- Branches (Oak and Beech)
- Cork Bark – stacked horizontally and a few vertical pieces.
- Lotus Pods
As with all of our isopod enclosures we use:
For ventilation, we have cross ventilation in the form of a 50mm mesh vent on each end of the enclosure and a few small (1mm) holes covered with fine mesh in the lid.
Diet
As with other isopods the main part of Ardentiella Red Diablo’s diet should consist of Leaf Litter and some White Rotten Wood. We always ensure our isopods have access to a good calcium source from one or more of the below sources:
· Egg Shells
· Cuttlefish
As a source of protein, we rotate the below:
- Dried Shrimp
- Dried Minnows
- Fish Flakes
- Spirulina
- Blood Worm Powder
We also feed small amounts of supplemental vegetable scraps to ensure complete nutrition. We have found favourites for Ardentiella Red Diablo to be: Courgette, Baby Corn and Sweet Potatoes.
Please note: All isopods are captive bred by us here at The Bug Room. We will always send a mix of sizes to maximise the success of your colony.
Shipping Details
Royal Mail 24hr for all orders. We guarantee live delivery on all live goods. We will always ensure that the weather conditions are safe for transit of live goods. In the cooler months we will use heat packs to ensure your live animals arrive with you happy and healthy.
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If you would like any information prior to placing an order, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to answer questions or give some advice from our own experience.
