{"product_id":"armadillidium-klugii-montenegro-12","title":"Armadillidium klugii ‘Montenegro’ (12+)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArmadillidium klugii 'Montenegro'\u003c\/b\u003e (often called “Clown Isopods”) are among the most spectacular and sought-after isopods in bioactive terrarium keeping. Displaying beautiful coloration ranging from orange-red to dark brown, accented with distinctive yellow and white spots on their backs, they add incredible visual appeal to display enclosures. In addition to their beauty, they actively help clean the terrarium by consuming organic debris (dead leaves, decaying wood, leftover food) and help keep the substrate cleaner and more stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey spend most of their time under hides, bark, and in leaf litter, and thrive in well-ventilated Mediterranean, semi-arid to semi-tropical terrariums with a good humidity gradient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e 12+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncredible color pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e unique “clown” markings that are highly prized by collectors and perfect for display terrariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffective cleanup crew:\u003c\/b\u003e efficiently consumes plant debris and decomposing organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActive behavior:\u003c\/b\u003e a curious species that is very interesting to observe, especially during feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcellent ability to roll into a ball:\u003c\/b\u003e forms a perfectly complete sphere when threatened (“rolly-polly” behavior)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardy size:\u003c\/b\u003e very resilient once the colony is well established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Tips \u0026amp; Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e moderate with a pronounced gradient. Provide a humid area (about 1\/3 of the enclosure with sphagnum moss) and a drier area (2\/3 of the enclosure). Tip: they particularly appreciate well-ventilated environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e approximately 21–26°C (they tolerate average room temperatures well).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDead leaf litter and decomposed wood available at all times (essential base diet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplements: La Swamp isopod food, small seeds, occasional protein, pieces of vegetables (in small quantities)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/b\u003e always keep a source available (cuttlebone, La Swamp calcium, thoroughly dried eggshells) to ensure perfect molts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarning:\u003c\/b\u003e this species is very sensitive to insufficient ventilation and excessive stagnant moisture. Ensure excellent ventilation and avoid saturating the substrate to prevent mold or mite infestations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"La Swamp - Grossiste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49135132508416,"sku":"ISO-KLUG-12","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/8980\/1216\/files\/Armadillidiumklugii.jpg?v=1786114018","url":"https:\/\/www.laswamp.ca\/en\/products\/armadillidium-klugii-montenegro-12","provider":"La Swamp - Grossiste","version":"1.0","type":"link"}