Isopod Macro Lens Tour: Part 2: Porcellio

[@Goldenrod6901]

Your channel may have 40k followers (plus 1 ^-^) but your videos deserve so many more likes. My isopod reference videos are mostly of your channel and Supreme Geckos. You two are amazing in your videos and information. Thank you so much

[@Aquarimax]

I really appreciate the positive feedback! You’re very welcome!

[@mountainhobbit1971]

ha! the party mix was really fun to see. beautiful collection Rus. Thanks for sharing! Thank you again to all the Patreon supporters.

[@Aquarimax]

Sean Meister Thank you Sean! And definitely, thank you to all the Patreon supporters 👍

[@hakureishrine]

The isopod keeping hobby is getting so much more exposure! Great videos!

[@Aquarimax]

[PKISS] Poseidon's Kiss definitely! The hobby has exploded! 👍

[@peterashby-saracen3681]

It's great to see Porcellio in such detail - I particularly liked the close-ups of P. ornatus as today I've managed to collect my first ornatus Yellow Dot here in southern Spain. They seem to be narrower bodied so it will be interesting to watch how they mature as I don't think they are fully adult.

[@jerretwiens26]

Great to see them up close!

[@d.jalecarpentier1230]

Stunning seeing them under a macro. Your videos are so informative really brill

[@Crystalspets]

Another epic isopods video rus

[@Aquarimax]

Crystal's pets&plants Thank you Crystal!’

[@utente1379]

Tanks for video 👍

[@ricks2907]

I see no link for patreon so I can donate. You are a great mentor fit me and I appreciate your keen insights and am learning a lot of valuable insights. Thanks again Ricky 💃🏼🕺🏼🐈‍⬛🎸🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Aquarimax]

Thank you, Ricky!! Here is a link to my a Patreon: www.patreon.com/Aquarimax

[@pikaluv43]

they are very lovely

[@SaharJaber-sw3zp]

Keep it going Rus . l missed you. 🦋

[@Aquarimax]

Sahar.8505 Jaber Thank you Sahar! I hope to see you soon!!

[@caprimulgussolala4891]

Very cool ! I love P. magnificus :D

[@Aquarimax]

Caprimulgus solala Thank you! That’s a species worth waiting for until the end 👍

[@zer0coolninja887]

Thanks

[@CARD_BOARD_BEAR]

Have you gotten into the cubaris genus enough to do macro lens tour for them? Would love to see it.

[@Aquarimax]

Cardboardbear I am afraid I haven’t done a lot with that genus yet. Hopefully someday!

[@convictedconstrictors574]

I recently caught some wild P. Scanners by my house and a few are kinda like the odd ones you have but these are like that all over like a calico look, I have a bunch of young from them also so I will see what comes of it when they get bigger.

[@Aquarimax]

Jake Freeman You may have a pied or koi gene, definitely worth working with. Good luck with them!

[@aquaterraexoticpets]

Like 100!!!

[@Aquarimax]

Everything Fish awesome! 👍

[@BobHarrison1229]

Sorry Rus, but someone's gotta say it - Lotion. Cool video, specializing on one genus.

[@Aquarimax]

Bob Harrison thanks! Actually, I use lotion frequently, but when you live in the second driest state of the USA, and have to wash your hands as often as I do...well...lotion has limits.

[@peachique]

After watching this, yes mine look like the “calico” but at a more red vibrancy?

[@Aquarimax]

There is a strain called ‘red calico’, it might be similar to that. Definitely worth breeding!

[@larzkietv3628]

NICE SHIRT

[@Aquarimax]

Thanks!

[@siyg]

What do you use to prop up your phone to make these videos and streams?

[@Aquarimax]

I generally stream from my iPad, and I have an adapter that connects it to my tripod. For this macro video I couldn’t do that as well so it was a bit shaky. 🤪

[@GilDmgz]

I want to keep some isopods in my classroom, I’ve had success keeping them at home in plastic tubs, however I’d like to keep them in a 10 gallon, glass enclosure for better viewing at school. Is this advisable, or is there a particular isopod that would do better in a glass, screen topped enclosure?

[@Aquarimax]

Gilbert Dominguez There are quite a few isopods you could keep in an enclosure like that. I would recommend a day-active species tolerant of some dryness, or you make some simple modifications to the screen top to hold more humidity in. Just about any Armadillidium, or giant Porcellio species could do well with a fully screen lid, as they would appreciate the ventilation. Porcellionides pruinosus is a good option as well.

[@Nea222]

I’ve been keeping isopods for a few months now, and have noticed little mites with an orange hue to them. I notice one crawling on an isopod you were displaying. They look pretty much the same as mine. Are they harmful to isopods? If so how do I get rid of them? 18:50 is when you can see it in your video

[@Aquarimax]

Andrea Castaneda the soil mite? Not a problem for isopods. 👍

[@Nea222]

Aquarimax Pets thank you!

[@carlakellie5358]

This question I have is actually a question from another video you made. I wanted to know what kind of tape you use to keep the chiffon on the plastic tub. Out of my five cultures I only have two of them that have a Lotta gnats in there so I am going to give it a go. I also hung a sticky fly trap in the closet where I keep my isopods, and so far it is working pretty well. I do see some gnats on there.Thanks so much for all of your

[@Aquarimax]

I have used a few different types of tape, Nashua tape, breathable medical tape…Nashua tape might be the most durable.

[@carlakellie5358]

@@Aquarimax thank you!! 👍🏽

[@SwitchNoComplyImpossible]

Is it possible to keep Scaber with other species?

[@MinesanityServer]

Hey Rus, I was wondering if there's a difference between how active and how prolific a species is? Does more activity always mean more breeding? Thanks!

[@Aquarimax]

Minesanity Great question! In general, I have noticed the more active species being more prolific, but there may be exceptions to that rule.

[@briancuprisin4571]

Hey Rus! Can you raise Springtails and Isopods in the same container? I'm not talking about a terrarium/vivarium but rather a holding container prior to installing them in said terr/viv.

[@Aquarimax]

Brian Cuprisin Hi Brian! You certainly can. I do so myself and highly recommend keeping springtails in any and all isopod cultures.

[@briancuprisin4571]

@@Aquarimax Thanks! :D

[@Cruxity_YT]

Does the same rule with the eura pods apply with most species of isopods to help determine their sex?

[@Aquarimax]

With many, but not all, of the largest Porcellio species...but there are many species it doesn’t work for.

[@Cruxity_YT]

@@Aquarimax OK, thanks for getting back to me 👍

[@Goldenrod6901]

Some of my P. laevis dairy cows have shown up with black heads and all black antennae. I know it's a pied gene that gives them their pattern but do you think I could line breed this trait?

[@Aquarimax]

The expression is pretty random, but you could try!

[@MyrtleBeachWebAngel]

I'm pretty sure female cats are the only ones who have the calico variation as well. Interesting... 🤔🐱🐱🐱

[@Mariofredx]

Is there an isopod that can live on low humidity? Around 30% or 40%

[@Aquarimax]

mariofredx as long as they have a moist hide available at all times, Porcellionides pruinosus would probably manage 👍

[@Mariofredx]

Aquarimax Pets alright thanks

[@slavpepe6581]

Are your videos not monetized on purpose or are you just not partnered yet? I always leave my ad block off when I watch your videos in hopes of giving you some revenue

[@Aquarimax]

They are actually monetized 👍 I appreciate the support

[@slavpepe6581]

@@Aquarimax ah ok, guess I've just been unlucky/forgetful 😅

[@slavpepe6581]

@@Aquarimax if I were you I'd add an ad stamp at the end of each video for people like me who want to support by watching, you could make an announcement about it if you feel the need or ask for opinions on a post

[@Aquarimax]

Slav Pepe what is an ad stamp?

[@slavpepe6581]

@@Aquarimax those little yellow markers people put on their videos, they trigger an ad if there's one available, not sure what other people call them but that's the usual term

[@jordanhernandez7184]

Is Porcellio scaber “party mix”the same as Porcellio scaber “lottery mix”

[@Aquarimax]

They seem to be the same... basically a term referring to a mix of several morphs. Mine has wild type, Calico, Dalmatian, Orange, Orange Dalmatian, what may be ghosts, and a little pied.

[@jordanhernandez7184]

@@Aquarimax I actually asked Wally from supreme gecko and he also said it’s basically a general term you were both very helpful

[@ThePederangell]

roly poly (pillbug) enthusiasts... we're on FB

[@candaceangell4014]

workin' hard I see

[@yvonnerogers6429]

💯👍🏻❤️🙏

[@mercygirl317]

ive subscribed and also shared links to your vids with another youtuber named taylor.her channel name is simply betta.she has tried a couple times to keep daphnia and failed so im hoping your vids and advice help her out.i watched several of your vids.id love to see your wife in them.does she share your interest and love of isopods?(if thats too personal im sorry you dont have to answer.im just curious since ive not seen her in the vids)

[@Aquarimax]

Mercy S Ah yes, I know Taylor through KZbin! She’s got a great channel. She actually purchased daphnia from me a few years ago. I commented on her most recent video...she may give them another go. 👍 my wife likes isopods, but not quite as much as I do. She is in a few of the videos, but she is a bit camera shy 🤣👍