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Isopod And Springtail Culture Starter Kit | 2 Different Sizes | 12"x7"/16"X13" | 6 QT/15QT | Enclosure | The Critters Cave
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Isopod Starter Kit – Everything You Need to Start Your Colony!
Get started with The Critters Cave's Isopod Starter Kit, designed by isopod keepers, for isopod keepers! This all-in-one kit includes everything you need to establish a thriving isopod or springtail colony, featuring a handcrafted ABG soil blend, high-quality humidity-retaining materials, and natural food sources to ensure success.
This kit is the same setup I’ve personally used for all my isopod and springtail cultures, and it has led to tremendous success. The included ventilated container features 8 airflow holes (4 on each side) to maintain the perfect balance of humidity and ventilation, creating an ideal environment for your critters.
Why Choose Our Isopod Starter Kit?
✔ Proven Setup – Carefully designed for optimal humidity, airflow, and burrowing conditions.
✔ High-Quality ABG Mix – Handmade, organic, and fertilizer-free, featuring Fernwood, coco fiber, fir wood, and sphagnum moss.
✔ Long-Lasting & Nutritious – Leaf litter, moss, and fir wood provide food and shelter for isopods and microfauna.
✔ Supports Healthy Colonies – Encourages natural burrowing, foraging, and breeding behaviors.
✔ Two Size Options – Available in Standard and Large to accommodate different colony sizes.
What’s Inside?
- 1x Ventilated Container – 12x7” (Standard) or 16x13” (Large)
- 1x Cork Bark – A natural hiding spot for isopods.
- 1x Double Cured Oak & Maple Leaf Litter – Nutrient-rich food source that decomposes over time.
- 1x Bag of Moss – Helps maintain high humidity levels.
- 2x Cuttlebone – Provides a vital calcium source for healthy exoskeletons.
- 1x 2-Quart Bag of ABG Mix (4-Quart with Large Option) – Light, fluffy, and moisture-retentive substrate designed to promote burrowing and microfauna activity.
⚠ Note: This kit does NOT contain isopods or springtails.
Perfect For:
✅ Beginner & Experienced Keepers – Hassle-free setup for both new and established isopod colonies.
✅ Bioactive Enclosures – Works as an isopod/springtail culture or can be added to a terrarium/vivarium.
✅ Various Isopod Species – Suitable for Porcellio, Armadillidium, Cubaris, and more!
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Materials
Materials
Plastic tub, Soil mixture, live oak leaf litter, sphagnum moss, cuttlebone, and cork bark.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
This item is Eligible for a 30 day return.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Spread out your soil in the enclosure and add cork bark. Add your sphagnum moss to one side of the enclosure that you will keep moist (When setting up an isopod enclosure you will want a moist side and a dry side) Add your cuttlebone and sprinkle your leaf litter around the enclosure and Voila!










