{"id":193371,"date":"2026-03-11T18:12:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T17:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/shop\/produkt\/porcellio-echinatus-calico\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T21:33:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T19:33:56","slug":"porcellio-echinatus-calico","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/shop\/product\/porcellio-echinatus-calico\/","title":{"rendered":"Porcellio echinatus &#8220;Calico&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #99cc33\">Porcellio echinatus &#8220;Calico&#8221; &#8211; Eye-catching designer Isopod<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Porcellio echinatus &#8220;Calico&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\"> is a particularly attractive color form of the isopod species <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Porcellio echinatus<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. This species originally comes from the  <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Mediterranean region<\/span><span class=\"s2\">where it is found in warm and rather dry habitats. At the same time, its robust nature has made it a popular terrarium isopod. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The color variant <\/span><span class=\"s1\">&#8220;Calico&#8221;<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> has a <\/span><span class=\"s1\">striking and high-contrast pattern<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. The animals usually show a mixture of  <\/span><span class=\"s1\">light, dark and partly orange-colored areas<\/span><span class=\"s2\">which gives each animal an individual pattern. This makes a group of these Isopods look particularly lively and varied in the terrarium. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">With a size of approx. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">1.5 to 2.0 cm<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> belongs to <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Porcellio echinatus<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  is one of the medium-sized isopod species. At the same time, the animals are very active and can therefore often be observed in the terrarium. As they cannot curl up into a ball, they quickly flee under leaves or bark when disturbed.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Suitable for keeping isopods are <\/span><span class=\"s1\">isopod terrarium<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> as well as a well ventilated <\/span><span class=\"s1\">plastic box<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. Just one container from about  <\/span><span class=\"s1\">5 liters volume<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  is sufficient for a small breeding group. At the same time, the animals benefit from larger tanks as they have more structure and opportunities to retreat. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">A suitable substrate is <\/span><span class=\"s1\">nutrient-rich substrate<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  from forest humus, leaves and white rotten wood. In addition, a generous   <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Foliage layer<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  on the substrate, as it serves both as food and a hiding place. Pieces of bark, moss and small roots create further hiding places. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">They are best kept at temperatures between <\/span><span class=\"s1\">22 and 25 \u00b0C<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. The terrarium should  <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Partly moist and partly dry<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  be held. This allows the animals to choose the area that suits them best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Like many isopod species <\/span><strong><span class=\"s1\">Porcellio echinatus &#8220;Calico&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\"> a <\/span><span class=\"s1\">source of calcium<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  for the construction of their tank. Therefore, always  <\/span><span class=\"s1\">cuttlefish or crushed eggshell<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> should be present in the terrarium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The main food sources are <\/span><span class=\"s1\">rotten leaves and white rotten wood<\/span><span class=\"s2\">but the animals also like to eat vegetables <\/span><span class=\"s1\">vegetables, flowers or special isopod food<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  to. This allows you to create a varied diet. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Due to their <\/span><span class=\"s1\">robust attitude<\/span><span class=\"s2\">their <\/span><span class=\"s1\">active way of life<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> and their <\/span><span class=\"s1\">striking color pattern<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> is <\/span><strong><span class=\"s1\">Porcellio echinatus &#8220;Calico&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\"> is an exciting isopod species for beginners and experienced terrarium keepers alike and ensures lively movement in the isopod terrarium. <\/span> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Porcellio echinatus &#8220;Calico&#8221; &#8211; Eye-catching designer Isopod Porcellio echinatus &#8220;Calico&#8221; is a particularly attractive color form of the isopod species Porcellio echinatus. This species originally comes from the Mediterranean regionwhere it is found in warm and rather dry habitats. 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