Description
If you’ve ever used a standard tub and thought, “this could be better,” this is the upgrade. Our 4 litre isopod breeding tub is designed specifically for keeping and breeding isopods in clean, stable conditions — with the two things that matter most: airflow and security.
Pre-Vented for healthier colonies
This tub comes pre-vented to improve air exchange without turning your setup into a drying box. Better ventilation helps you maintain a more balanced microclimate, reducing the risk of overly stagnant, overly wet areas — especially useful when you’re running leaf litter, rotting wood, and deeper substrate layers.
Escape proof (including mancae)
Breeding tubs are only as good as their containment. This escape proof isopod tub is designed with no gaps — meaning it’s suitable not only for adult isopods, but also for tiny juvenile mancae that can slip through poorly fitted lids or seams on other tubs.
Deeper than Bratplast tubs — ideal for burrowing species
One of the biggest improvements here is depth. Many popular tubs are fine for surface-active species, but they feel cramped when you want proper substrate layering. This tub is deeper than typical Bratplast tubs, making it ideal for Cubaris and other species that enjoy digging and nesting lower down.
Great for
- Isopod breeding and colony expansion
- Raising tiny young (mancae) without escape worries
- Cubaris species and other diggers that prefer deeper substrate
- Bioactive-style setups with layered substrate, hides, bark, and leaf litter
- Quarantine, grow-out, or clean housing while you refresh larger colonies
Simple, secure, and built for isopods. If you want a proper isopod breeding tub that’s pre-vented, genuinely escape proof, and deep enough for natural behaviours — this is the one.
Built for serious keepers and breeders, this 4 litre isopod breeding tub is pre-vented to increase airflow while staying genuinely escape proof — even for tiny juvenile isopods (mancae). It’s also deeper than standard Bratplast tubs, making it a brilliant choice for burrowing species like Cubaris that prefer a thicker substrate layer.
✅ Key features
- Pre-vented for improved airflow – helps reduce stale, wet pockets and supports healthier colonies
- Escape proof design – no gaps, so even small mancae stay inside
- Deeper tub – an upgrade on shallow tubs, ideal for diggers and layered bioactive setups
- Perfect for breeding – designed around real-world isopod keeping, not generic storage use
📏 Dimensions
- Length: 15.8 cm
- Width: 15 cm
- Height: 22.1 cm
- Volume: Approx. 4 litres
FAQs – 4 Litre Isopod Breeding Tub (Pre-Vented & Escape Proof)
Is this tub really escape proof for baby isopods?
Yes. This escape proof isopod tub is designed with no gaps, making it suitable for tiny juvenile isopods (mancae) that can slip through poorly fitted lids or seams on other tubs.
What does “pre-vented” mean?
Pre-vented means the tub is supplied with ventilation already added to improve airflow. Better air exchange helps prevent stagnant, overly wet areas while still allowing you to maintain humidity with the right substrate, leaf litter, and moisture gradient.
Is it good for Cubaris species that like to burrow?
Yes — it’s an excellent Cubaris breeding tub option because it’s deeper than many common tubs, giving you more room for a thicker substrate layer and natural digging behaviour.
What are the dimensions?
- Length: 15.8 cm
- Width: 15 cm
- Height: 22.1 cm
- Volume: Approx. 4 litres
Will the extra ventilation dry out my colony?
Not if you set it up correctly. Use a moisture gradient (one end damp, one end drier), add leaf litter, and provide hides like cork bark. The pre-vented airflow is there to improve air quality and reduce stagnant moisture, not to turn the tub into a dry box.
Is this better than Bratplast tubs?
It’s an upgrade if you want more depth and a more secure, purpose-led design for isopods. The extra height allows more substrate, better layering, and improved usability for burrowing species — while staying escape proof.
