Merulanella sp. Tricolour ISOPODS get a massive enclosure upgrade

[@NaturalBiotopes]

At first, there was a feeling that nothing would come of it, but the work of a professional showed us that this would make an excellent vivarium.

[@themadaquarist]

Who is this professional you speak of perhaps I could meet them One day

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

That looks phenomenal. This is such an amazing hobby. I'd love to have multiple tanks one day.

[@themadaquarist]

You can do it! Lol thanks for watching

[@jameslenhart4561]

Proud to be a member of the horde of the lair of Biggs

[@themadaquarist]

I should just stop lol… it’s so painful trying to get a basic rhythm. So many channels are nice an organized… then there’s mine. Regardless I’m truly honoured to have you my friend

[@ChantalsCritters]

Wow that looks great. Wish I could talk to the camera like that.

[@themadaquarist]

You can do it!

[@IrvingMagik]

Came out real nice.. good job man

[@themadaquarist]

Thank you very much for the kind words

[@eliezerblanco2545]

Thanks!

[@themadaquarist]

That is truly kind, thank you Make sure to subscribe to the new secondary channel for all future isopod etc…content. Here’s a link youtube.com/@themadaquaristsrealmnatura2556

[@jamesgreen9372]

Great job, it is nice to see a ecosystem evolve. You are becoming a master of “perfection through approximation,” Jim

[@themadaquarist]

Lol you slay me Jim

[@barbhelle5481]

Great looking enclosure for fantastic isopods. Thank you for sharing.

[@themadaquarist]

Thank you kindly for watching Barb

[@Courtneyeverage]

That's Awesome 😍🤯‼️

[@themadaquarist]

Thank you

[@Holisticalpets]

Beautiful, plz make more isopod videos ! I love them

[@themadaquarist]

I definitely shall however I’ve split this channel into three channels. This one will go back to being primarily fish sciences whereas all the critters, reptiles, isopods, plants etc… will be on one of the new channels. The Mad Aquarist’s Realm Natura: kzbin.info/door/fABo1ELT7KLcjtdX1Y2vHA And then the other channel is for the farm

[@Holisticalpets]

@@themadaquarist fantastic ! I subscribed rn ! Can’t wait to watch, thanks for informing me ! :D

[@PureAndShrimple]

Very nice and similar to mine. I think they should be nice to look at as qwll as functional 😊

[@apss5736]

awesome isopods

[@themadaquarist]

Thank you 🙏

[@SpecialSP]

This is fantastic. Someday, I'll have one, too …

[@themadaquarist]

Still such a fantastic species

[@SpecialSP]

@@themadaquarist Indeed!

[@SpecialSP]

@@themadaquarist I'm curious. Have you heard about the Cubaris sp. "Thailand spiky"? They look like you crossed Rubber Duckies with a Hedgehog …

[@themadaquarist]

@@SpecialSP yes I have, smaller species, high moisture and slower to replicate. Priced very high still

[@SpecialSP]

@@themadaquarist I saw a video yesterday from someone in Japan. He only has 4 videos & it was only them. I spent quite a while trying to find out about them. I NEED my own place ! AND lots more money …

[@Baffi_]

They are probably escaping up at the top of the background. Use some silicone to create a bead that seals against the lid when it’s clipped on Looks great

[@themadaquarist]

The background covers all the exit points

[@trenamarie9820]

Love the transformation, looks great!

[@themadaquarist]

Thanks so much Trena

[@johnclarkmartin]

@@themadaquarist You are a brave man working in that enclosure with those super expensive isopods in it. Looks great!

[@bradmossman3537]

what an amazing setup !

[@themadaquarist]

That’s very kind of you, thank you

[@stevo24680]

Great job looks beautiful, do you know if sycamore branches are ok to use with isopods and reptiles? I haven’t been able to find much info on it.

[@themadaquarist]

They are highly toxic and great affect musculature on livestock but for detritivore I couldn’t say. Imo I would say that animals would have evolved in areas with toxic things adapt and know what is ok and what is not.

[@amyesworldcatherinesminime7945]

That looks very nice. I'm sure they'll appreciate the improvements

[@themadaquarist]

Such amazing creatures deserved better

[@eliezerblanco2545]

Hi Chris! Is the top screen on their tank totally exposed or covered? I hear they need a lot of ventilation but also high moisture. What is your take on that? Looking to get some as soon as I find someone that sells 😉😂

[@themadaquarist]

Yes high humidity and high ventilation. My top is wide open and at least once a well I spray it down. I feel they would do better if I were to close off some of the screen lid to retain more humidity. I had a real crash a year or so ago when I was away for more than a week and the individual that was watching over the critters forgot to mist their enclosure.

[@RB-wv2ml]

Will they keep reproducing or do you need to keep topping up with more from different breeders?

[@themadaquarist]

As long as resources and environmental constraints are met they are very successful

[@NTSTAT]

@@themadaquaristdo you wet the entire setup? Is there a moisture gradient? Lots of people seem to have zero success with these. Is it really that hard?

[@Nytro1926]

The result is incredible. This is a vivarium that show really nice. What's the size of this terrarium ? I just wonder if you will need to water more often with the new stuff inside

[@themadaquarist]

It’s an exoterra 24” x 18” x 12” tall, I’m going to put some acrylic panels On half of the screen top to retain more humidity. So far no real change in maintenance (3 weeks). Thanks so much for watching and your nice words.

[@ericfab4858]

Canada wooooooooooooooo

[@themadaquarist]

thanks dude

[@SkullAquatics]

Proud to be a member of the horde 👍👍👍

[@themadaquarist]

The Hoard loves having you around!

[@cjs3838]

They seem to really be..Lichen it

[@themadaquarist]

Lol

[@vantagemadness]

Nice vid!

[@themadaquarist]

thank you 🙏