{"product_id":"armadillidium-albomarginatum","title":"Armadillidium albomarginatum","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eArmadillidium albomarginatum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating from Montenegro, Armadillidium albomarginatum is a stunning European isopod. The deep charcoal body, beautifully outlined by crisp cream-white margins around every body segment and a reddish-orange skirt makes this isopod pop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name albomarginatum comes from the Latin albo (\"white\") and marginatum (\"bordered\"), referring to the pale cream edges that outline each body segment and give this species its unmistakable appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is really stunning and a good choice for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotting hardwood, leaf litter (oak, beech, maple, chestnut, Asian species), and lichen form the staple diet. Supplement regularly with calcium (cuttlefish bone, limestone, or powdered calcium carbonate), protein-rich treats (fish flakes, shrimp pellets) and vegetables (squash, carrot, zucchini, or sweet potato).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–26 °C. Room temperature is usually fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–80%. Maintain a moist\/dry gradient: one side humid with moss or damp substrate, the other drier. Mist lightly or use a dropper every week to maintain stability without waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide good cross-ventilation to prevent stagnation, while keeping humidity stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substrate minimum ~5cm deep mix, organic soil, flake soil, rotting wood, sphagnum moss, and leaf litter. Add cork bark and hardwood pieces for shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3L Braplast tub or larger. For growing colonies 5L and 11L tubs may be more suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsopods are shipped securely in ventilated tubs with damp moss for safe travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are interested in larger quantities than those listed, or want any advise, please get in contact!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xoticbugs","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":57269758722428,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":57269758755196,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20","offer_id":57269758787964,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/1583\/6215\/files\/armadillidium-albomarginatum-isopod_3_8b690a59-8da7-4e61-9916-a5c77f33b3a3.jpg?v=1786469463","url":"https:\/\/xoticbugs.com\/products\/armadillidium-albomarginatum","provider":"Xoticbugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}