Ardentiella Lava

Care Instructions

Temperature Range: 22–28°C
Ideal Humidity: 75–90%
Ventilation: High airflow is essential
Care Difficulty: Moderate to challenging — maintaining proper humidity and ventilation is crucial. This species may experience moulting issues if conditions are not ideal.

Habitat Setup

These isopods thrive in enclosures with plenty of vertical climbing opportunities. Include natural materials such as branches, cork bark, and decaying wood to replicate their environment.
Ensure strong ventilation throughout the enclosure — stagnant air can quickly become harmful.

Diet

Their primary diet consists of decomposing organic matter, including leaf litter and rotting wood.
For a balanced diet, supplement with:

Calcium sources: cuttlefish bone or limestone

Protein sources: fish food, dried shrimp, or bug burgers

These additions support healthy growth and reproduction.

Care Video
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Dispatch Schedule

Shipping Day: Every Monday

Cut-off Time: Sunday at 4:00 PM (UK Time)
Orders placed after this time will be dispatched the following Monday.