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Porcellio magnificus - Magnificent Giant isopod

Porcellio magnificus - Magnificent Giant isopod

Large ornate Spanish Porcellio less common than hoffmannseggi. Collector giant for Mediterranean setups.

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Types: Live Inverts › Isopods › Porcellio sp.

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Species: Porcellio magnificus
Common Name: Magnificent Giant isopod
Type: Isopod

Keeping
Dificulty Level:
Intermediate
Purpose: Collector bioactive species
Origin: Spain
Enclosure: Large-footprint tub; 3–4 in (8–10 cm) peat, leaf litter, and bark. Extra surface area for large Spanish giants.
Climate: Mediterranean; 64-72 °F (18-22 °C)
Humidity Requirements: 60-70% RH
Hydration: Light corner mist every 10–14 days; maintain one damp end of the enclosure. A hydration station is ideal here—Porcellio do not need heavy hydration, and the station wicks water into the substrate to keep pods from drying out. It adds consistency and supports moisture for up to 2 weeks between refills.
Diet: Leaf litter, wood, vegetables, and protein. Large species need Muscle Meal 2–3× weekly, Garden Graze weekly, Fungal Feast in wood, and Calci-YUM always available for consistent breeding.

Reproduction
Adult Size: 0.79-1.18 in (20-30 mm)
Breed Rate: Moderate
Breeding Season: Year-round
Brood Size: 25–60 mancae per brood

Information
Details: Magnificent Giant Isopod
Porcellio magnificus

Large ornate Spanish species less common than hoffmannseggi.
Collector's giant for Mediterranean-themed setups.
Impressive body size and presence in a culture tub.
Tidbit: Large, ornate Spanish Porcellio less common than hoffmannseggi in trade.

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