What do isopods actually eat, and are we feeding them the right things? From decaying leaves and rotten wood to protein, calcium, lichen and more unusual supplements, an isopod's diet is far more varied than many keepers realise. But which foods are essential, which are optional, and how do we recreate their natural diet in captivity?

The name on an isopod tub can look surprisingly scientific — but how much does it actually tell us? Behind names like Rubber Ducky, Ember Bee and Jupiter is a messy world of undescribed species, renamed morphs, uncertain classifications and science that is still catching up with the hobby.

If there is one dietary addition I would strongly recommend to almost every isopod keeper, it is lichen. Lichen is an incredibly valuable dietary component for isopods, yet it is often overlooked when it comes to feeding...

Every isopod keeper eventually stumbles upon that one standout individual with a colour or pattern unlike the rest. That small moment of discovery often becomes the first step toward creating a brand new morph...

Watching a female carry her developing young, seeing the first tiny mancae emerge, and knowing you’ve created the right conditions for success is amazing. But what is the science behind isopod reproduction?...

For me, there is nothing more rewarding than caring for eggs, watching them hatch, seeing the nymphs grow through each moult, and finally reaching adulthood to lay their own eggs...

One of the most fascinating aspects of phasmid biology is their growth process through moulting, also known as shedding. This crucial process allows phasmids to transform from tiny nymphs into impressive adults...

In the world of exotic invertebrates, some species possess the ability to reproduce without the need for a male. This process, known as parthenogenesis, allows females to produce offspring from unfertilised eggs...