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  1. ANTdrew

    Isopod Beginner Questions

    This is the best care sheet I’ve found. Click on the pdf link to get the full document. I also recommend reading through the blog on the site: https://www.smug-bug.com/services I can’t recommend zebra isopods (Armadillidium maculatum) enough! They are relatively cheap, very attractive, easy to...
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    Im Back but you dont remember me lol

    Welcome back!
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    Mantids and gardening

    To attract any insects, the key is to plant a wide variety of native plants. Native shrubs and bushes would provide good shelter for a mantis. Research what grows well in your area and head to some plant sales in the spring!
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    How do I keep these gnats away?

    Probably fungus gnats. Reduce waterings to let the substrate dry out a bit. Mix Mosquito Bits into any future water you use to hydrate the setup. Also put yellow sticky traps near it.
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    Downsizing Advice

    Rehousing is not necessary given your description.
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    Lighting Question

    I’ve never had any issues using heat cables on shelves or acrylic. They don’t get that hot.
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    Lighting Question

    Don’t heat with lights. Get a Zoomed 15 watt heat cable instead.
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    He's Here!!!

    I raised my ghost in an enclosure even bigger than yours, so he’ll be totally fine either way. Also, are you sure its a male already?
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    He's Here!!!

    Awesome Ghost and cool name! The main benefit of a small enclosure will be that it will find food quicker. Good luck!
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    Firenkyo's Mantids

    RIP Minty!
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    Enclosure Progress!

    That looks like an excellent design. The ghost I had last year seemed innately drawn to bark, probably to help its camouflage.
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    Grow Lights for Heat lamps?

    I own a light like that, and it does not put out heat. Order a 15 watt heat cable from Zoomed instead.
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    Isopod pics/vids

    Awesome!
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    Hello from the Gulf Coast!

    Amazing animal and painting! I raised five of this species this year. None had such a lovely green color.
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    New member

    Welcome!
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