Let’s face it: isopods are having their moment. No longer just ‘clean-up crew’, these crusty little lads have taken centre stage as living jewels in bioactive setups. So why not give them an enclosure that’s as beautiful as they are?

Why Naturalistic?

A naturalistic isopod enclosure mimics their wild habitat. It encourages foraging, breeding, and even makes them more visible. Plus, let’s be honest—it just looks good on your shelf. Especially if you’re keeping high-end species like Rubber Duckies, Panda Kings, or Ember Bees.

Choosing Your Enclosure

The 25x30x25cm Sliding Door Vivarium can suit some larger display colonies, provided ventilation, substrate depth and moisture are matched to the species.

Substrate Layers

• Base: Clay balls or drainage mesh
• Core: Organic compost + crushed oak leaves + sphagnum moss
• Top: Leaf litter, cork bark, and optional live mosses like Selaginella

Lighting

Isopods don’t need light to survive, but you need light to enjoy them. Integrated lighting in our 3D vivariums helps you spot behaviour, check health, and capture great photos.

Adding Plants

Go for humidity-loving plants that don’t need deep roots. Great choices include:

• Peperomia prostrata
• Selaginella uncinata
• Begonia pteridiformis

Feeding and Maintenance

Many terrestrial isopods use leaf litter and decaying wood; supplementary foods and calcium sources depend on species and culture. Replace leaf litter as it is consumed and adjust misting to the actual moisture gradient rather than a universal monthly / every-2–3-days schedule.

If you’re after a simple invert setup that doubles as home decor, this is it. Shop 3D printed enclosures now and build a naturalistic palace for your pod pals.