Tub of 10 isopods.<\/p>\n
Enhance the health and balance of your bioactive enclosure with Oh My Cresticles Dwarf White Isopods (Trichorhina tomentosa), one of the most reliable and foundational clean-up crew species for humid and tropical setups. Small, soft-bodied, and highly efficient, these isopods thrive in warm, moist environments and form the backbone of many successful microfauna colonies.<\/p>\n
Dwarf Whites are excellent decomposers, consuming decaying leaf litter, reptile waste, old food, and rotting wood. In the process, they break down organic matter into nutrient-rich castings that help maintain healthy soil structure, boost plant growth, and support beneficial microorganisms. Their tiny size makes them perfect for smaller terrariums, delicate species, or keepers who prefer a discreet clean-up crew that works quietly beneath the substrate.<\/p>\n
These isopods reproduce steadily, forming stable, self-maintaining colonies when provided with proper humidity and a consistent food supply. Dwarf Whites prefer to burrow into moist substrate layers and tend to remain hidden, making them ideal for enclosures where visibility is not required but efficient waste breakdown is essential.<\/p>\n
Dwarf White Isopods are particularly effective when paired with springtails, creating a highly balanced microfauna team capable of managing mould, detritus, and waste in tropical reptile and amphibian enclosures.<\/p>\n
Whether you’re caring for frogs, geckos, isopod predators, or bioactive plant terrariums, Oh My Cresticles Dwarf White Isopods bring stability, efficiency, and ecological balance to your setup.<\/p>\n
Using Oh My Cresticles Sphagnum Moss, Tropical Terrarium Subtrate, Leaf Litter and Springtails optimizes conditions for yoir Dwarf White colony.<\/p>\n
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\u2b50 Key Features:<\/p>\n
Species: Trichorhina tomentosa<\/p>\n
Excellent soft-bodied decomposers<\/p>\n
Ideal for tropical and humid enclosures<\/p>\n
Small, discreet, and substrate-dwelling<\/p>\n
Steady reproduction rate<\/p>\n
Great for smaller terrariums<\/p>\n
Safe for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates<\/p>\n
Locally cultured in South Africa by Oh My Cresticles<\/p>\n
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\ud83c\udf3f Ideal For:<\/p>\n
Frog vivariums<\/p>\n
Tropical reptile setups<\/p>\n
Bioactive terrariums and vivariums<\/p>\n
Smaller enclosures<\/p>\n
Microfauna-rich substrate mixes<\/p>\n
Mixed colonies with springtails<\/p>\n
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\ud83e\uddea Usage Tips:<\/p>\n
Maintain high humidity and deep, moist substrate layers<\/p>\n
Provide sphagnum moss to maintain high humidity and moisture substrate<\/p>\n
Provide leaf litter and soft wood as a food source<\/p>\n
Supplement with protein-rich foods as needed<\/p>\n
Combine with springtails for optimal terrarium balance<\/p>\n
Avoid arid or semi-arid environments<\/p>\n
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Tub of 10 isopods.<\/p>\n
Trichorhina tomentosa Dwarf White Isopods \u2014 small, efficient decomposers perfect for tropical and humid bioactive enclosures. Excellent for dart frogs, reptiles, and microfauna-rich setups.<\/p>\n
Pair with Oh My Cresticles Sphagnum Moss, Tropical Terrarium Substrate, Leaf Litter and Springtails for optimal colony health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1206,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[195],"product_cat":[37,129],"product_tag":[132,58,130,100,109,62,125,134,103,131,50,133],"class_list":{"0":"post-1232","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_brand-oh-my-cresticles","7":"product_cat-clean_up_crew","8":"product_cat-isopods","9":"product_tag-bioactive-cleanup-crew","10":"product_tag-clean-up-crew","11":"product_tag-dwarf-white-isopods","12":"product_tag-isopods","13":"product_tag-microfauna","14":"product_tag-oh-my-cresticles","15":"product_tag-reptile-supplies-south-africa","16":"product_tag-substrate-decomposers","17":"product_tag-terrarium-isopods","18":"product_tag-trichorhina-tomentosa","19":"product_tag-tropical-terrarium","20":"product_tag-vivarium-supplies","21":"product_shipping_class-dry-products","23":"first","24":"instock","25":"sale","26":"shipping-taxable","27":"purchasable","28":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\n