Aphaenogaster Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I'm wondering whether or not most isopod species require leaf litter for survival. It's difficult to get a hold of pesticide-free leaves where I am. If not, what are some good replacements, in terms of a staple food source? Thanks! - Conor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Yes they need them but they can be replaced by kelp or algae sheets. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blattodea313 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Yes they need them but they can be replaced by kelp or algae sheets. Hope this helps! Are you sure that they need leaf litter? I have raised several colonies of isopods (backyard isopods ) with no leaf litter and they did just fine. They did have some moss though... By the way, where can you get kelp sheets at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpmojo80 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/food-feeding/46452-how-i-culture-woodlice-isopods.html I have used this method for dwarf whites as well as dwarf striped. it may not be the most productive it is very easy and leaves are not required. i am not sure how applicable it would be for larger species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcbpolish Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 http://www.dendroboa...sopods.html  I have used this method for dwarf whites as well as dwarf striped. it may not be the most productive it is very easy and leaves are not required. i am not sure how applicable it would be for larger species. The link doesn't work for me. Do you need to be a logged in member? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphaenogaster Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Yes they need them but they can be replaced by kelp or algae sheets. Hope this helps! Thanks! I'll try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphaenogaster Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 The link doesn't work for me. Do you need to be a logged in member? It doesn't work for me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Algae and kelp sheets are very inexpensive if you have a local Aisan market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpmojo80 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 sorry about the link. I dont know what happened . Here it is again http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/food-feeding/46452-how-i-culture-woodlice-isopods.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tongue Flicker Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 They don't require dead/dry leaves as long as there are other dead/dried organic matter available for them as food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachscrabpage Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Will Eco Earth (coconut fiber) fulfill this requirement? Also are there certain species of leaves they like best? I currently have EE, oak & some random bark in my Spanish Orange habitat (plus added crushed oyster powder & egg shells) and in my "yardopods" (unknown species from my yard) have moss, dirt from where we found them with some dead grape leaves and the added calcium mentioned above as well as oak & random bark. Also, what is with the toilet paper rolls? Is that for hiding, for eating? Should I be providing other food sources? I have tried carrots & they went seemingly untouched. I tried a piece of over-ripe banana and it turned to mush and is attracting fruit flies. Sorry for all the questions; I am very new to the hobby and am trying to raise & breed them for my hermit crabs. I do have some algae sheets (for the crabs) so maybe I will try those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Eco earth won't cut it unless you're only rearing micros. The paper rolls are for hiding but they chew on everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roktman Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 If you look for places selling poison dart frogs, many will also sell dried leaves. I know Josh's Frogs sells the dried leaves. -edit - Oops. Was catching up on my reading and didn't realize the thread was so old. Apologies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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