{"product_id":"ardentiella-aurora","title":"Ardentiella Aurora","description":"\u003cp\u003eArdentiella aurora captive bred first generation in captivity \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArdentiella aurora \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficulty: Moderate -Intermediate \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Tropical Southeast Asia (typical of many Ardentiella species)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: ~1–1.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehaviour: active and prefers hiding in leaf litter and cork bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA  plastic or glass enclosure works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 5 litre tub for a starter colony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVentilation: Moderate airflow but not overly dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLid: Secure with small ventilation holes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese isopods prefer a humid but well-ventilated environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a deep, nutritious substrate so the colony can thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic topsoil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecaying hardwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite rotten wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf litter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrushed cuttlebone or calcium powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth: 5–8 cm minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substrate should be moist on one side and slightly drier on the other to create a moisture gradient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal: 22–26°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum: 20°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum: 28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAurora isopods enjoy high humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep one side of the enclosure consistently moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other side should remain slightly drier to prevent mould and allow them to regulate moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular misting of one side of the enclosure is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are detritivores and feed mainly on decomposing organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaple foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf litter (oak, beech, magnolia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecaying wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegetable scraps (courgette, carrot, squash)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried shrimp or fish flakes for protein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide protein once or twice a week to encourage breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iso Life","offers":[{"title":"X5 £200","offer_id":54018115535177,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/6612\/3337\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_94ce214d-1286-4c41-8cc9-08ea9b61b797.jpg?v=1773318579","url":"https:\/\/isolife.co.uk\/products\/ardentiella-aurora","provider":"Iso Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}