Why is calcium so important to ISOPODS?

[@amysticpraise]

After the initial setup, how frequently after do we re add calcium to the substrate? Is it possible to have a setup that sustains itself for the long term?

[@christophersmith2998]

We went with organic egg shell, ground down and mixed with a small amount of calcium, found in snake poop. The white calcium deposits the snakes pee out, to be more specific. This along with bat guano, this will help raise the alkalinity in the substrate in their enclosure and better mirror what's found in the caves they are collected from.

[@LoganWarren444]

6:35 would chicken bones work? For example, if I clean off a bone after eating a wing or something, would I be able to place that in the terrarium?

[@themadaquarist]

Definitely

[@jackanddan]

Great video Biggs….we use cuddle fish bones for our snails and fish and turtles….they are super cheap and easy and they love them….it’s really fun to watch the turtles chase em around the top when they float until they get water logged…

[@themadaquarist]

The staple for decades in healthy turtle care! Thanks for watching my Friends, much appreciate the support

[@isobuddies]

Love this video. Lots of great info and that soothing voice! And the advice not to go on a murder source is great advice.

[@dirtywhitellama]

Interesting to think about the powdered additives for reptiles or amphibians. I have a few dart frogs whose flies get dusted with, if I remember right, a powder containing calcium. These powders are supposed to be replaced every 6 months due to the volatility of the vitamins, and my 3 frogs definitely don't go through a whole tiny bottle in 6 months. I'll have to double check that it is what I remember, but that could be a good use for the leftovers.

[@grumpycricket]

Damn you're bringing the SCIENCE into the hobby! New sub!

[@themadaquarist]

Very kind Jeff, thank you. Just as an fyi you may notice shortly that this channel no longer releases content on isopods etc… it’s because I’ve split the channels. This one will go back to specializing on tropical fish and fish sciences. Whereas all the critters such as reptiles, isopods, arachnids, vivarium builds etc… going forward all will now appear on this newly created channel. The mad aquarist’s Realm Natura kzbin.info/door/fABo1ELT7KLcjtdX1Y2vHA And if by chance you’ve enjoyed any of the random farm adventures we’ve also separated that as well and it can be found here: kzbin.info/door/PS8HasJgdJ5q3A65BA11_w

[@grumpycricket]

@@themadaquarist thanks for the heads up! Been a aquarist most of my life, added reptiles and amphibians 20 years ago. Currently binging on your videos, fabulous content!

[@djatrinity]

My rolly polies love coconut flavored Tums. Eat them as voraciously as they do moss. I found this out 1 day when I had heartburn and 1 of the Tums dropped from my hand, rolled across the room, and b4 I could get to it, the dog licked it. I didn't want it after that, and the pup didn't want it, so I gave it to the isopods.

[@themadaquarist]

Ok this made my day for best comment! Thank you for sharing

[@djatrinity]

Thank u and you're welcome!

[@themantisgarden]

Excellent video Chris, I must do more of these type of videos.

[@themadaquarist]

Thank you very much

[@jackielukahenderson4321]

I will use your suggestions for feeding my family of sweetheart isopods ❤

[@UmamiPapi]

Smug Bug said on Reddit that bone meal works well.

[@tompatterson5453]

Idk if this would provide calcium for pods but, dandelions are calcium pumps for the soil...I feed dandelion greens to shrimp and snails. Kinda curious if it would benefit pods?

[@DnASnakes]

Very informative video Biggs. I actually learned

[@IsopodsEatChannel]

Great video!

[@themadaquarist]

Thank you kindly

[@JS-hk4hc]

Isopods eat is such a cute channel

[@ChantalsCritters]

Wow so many great sources. Great video.

[@themadaquarist]

Thank you Chantal

[@IncredibleInvertsOtherAnimals]

Great video and info

[@DEAexotics]

great information

[@themadaquarist]

Thank you very much

[@viveknathmishra9955]

I have some isopods I can't identify. Can you help me identify those?

[@hollyhoste2483]

Is organic garden lime ok for calcium?

[@themadaquarist]

Yes 100%

[@SkullAquatics]

Very informative video 👍

[@themadaquarist]

So nice of you, Thanks for watching

[@FrekenBok86]

Приятно смотреть,красивые рачки

[@themadaquarist]

I couldn’t agree more

[@fishiemon64]

I would assume that shrimp are much the same when it comes to calcium

[@themadaquarist]

yes 100%

[@mraquaticnews5676]

🤙🤙🤙

[@themadaquarist]

Thank you

[@MIsopods]

Solid video. I'm new to the hobby and trying to take in as much info as possible. One thing I'm seeing is that I need to start being less stingy with leaf litter haha. And those are some handsome looking Gestroi! Go easy. Me

[@themadaquarist]

Thank you kindly for watching and your comments. FYI I’ve split this channel. This original one will go back to focusing on fish and fish science where as a new channel, link here. youtube.com/@themadaquaristsrealmnatura2556 Will focus on pods, bugs, arachnids, vivariums, plants etc…. I hope you’ll join me On those adventures. Cheers!

[@KayAteChef]

I have a lot of snails in the garden... I can use the shells. Sorry snails.

[@themadaquarist]

Yes but ideally I’d sterilize them and crush them up as a slip additive

[@jarlfenrir]

I also put some shells for my isopods, and I'm surprised nobody talks about it. It's not that hard to find an empty shell...