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Trichorhina tomentosa - Dwarf White

Trichorhina tomentosa - Dwarf White

Minute parthenogenetic Isopod — dart frog vivarium staple. Explosive population in warm cultures.

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Types: Live Inverts › Isopods › Other Species

We cant count, so you get a cup full.
This species is likely to come with Cubaris sp. White Shark mixed in with them.

Species: Trichorhina tomentosa
Morph Name: Dwarf White
Common Name: Dwarf white isopod
Type: Isopod

Keeping
Dificulty Level:
Beginner
Purpose: Bioactive cleanup (springtail, not isopod)
Origin: Neotropics; cosmopolitan in greenhouses
Enclosure: Charcoal culture in deli cup with vented lid, or directly in bioactive substrate. Keep moist, not flooded.
Climate: Tropical enclosure; 68-79 °F (20-26 °C)
Humidity Requirements: High 75-90% RH
Hydration:
Diet: Primary culture on yeast. Established colonies benefit from a light dusting of Garden Graze 1× weekly and Fungal Feast on charcoal every 10–14 days. Calci-YUM is optional in minute amounts for dense cultures.

Reproduction
Adult Size: <1 mm
Breed Rate: Very fast
Breeding Season: Continuous; parthenogenetic
Brood Size: Explosive population growth; no males required

Information
Details: Dwarf White Springtail
Trichorhina tomentosa

Microscopic white springtail — vivarium workhorse.
Parthenogenetic and extremely prolific.
Note: Collembola, not isopod; sheet type may be misleading.
Tidbit: Tiny parthenogenetic springtail; sheet type is isopod but taxonomy is Collembola.

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