Armadillidium klugii “Montenegro”

Overview

Pronounced:  (Ar-ma-dil-lid-i-um) | ( Clue-ghee) | (mon-teh-neh-grow)

Care Level: Intermediate

Similar to A. Dubrovnik, Klugii Montenegro’s appearance features yellow spots running down the center of the back, unlike Dubrovnik featuring white spots. This morph has a lower level of red throughout the body compared to A. Dubrovnik, while not being quite as dark as A. Pudding. This morph is sought after due to its increased color contrast and ease of breeding, th

Size 

Adult Size: 1.5 – 1.7cm

Reproductive Rate: Medium-High

Armadillidium Klugii “Montenegro Care 

Armadillidium Klugii “Montenegro” Husbandry:

Temperature: 70-85

Humidity: 25-50%

Clown isopods prefer temperate conditions with moderate humidity. This species performs best with a dry side and a damp side. The middle of the enclosure should be a balance of the two levels. This species loves Magnolia pods and leaves.  We always pair our isopods with springtails, the Bioactive combination makes a healthy environment that is sure to stay clean.

Isopod Container Habitat: For display, a ventilated acrylic or Glass Enclosure is recommended. An economic option is a plastic container but lacks visibility and aesthetics.

Armadillidium Klugii “Montenegro Diet

• Fiber-Based: Decaying Hardwood (non-pine), Leaf litter, Magnolia Pods
• Vegetable-Based: Freeze Dried Peas/Beans, Mushrooms, sweet potato
• Protein-Based: Yeast, Shrimp Meal/Pellets, Insect Frass (they love it!)

In our store, you will find Springtail Feed which is high in nutritional yeast, and our Isopod Food is a balanced recipe of Plant matter and proteins.

An important note when feeding is not to overfeed. Old food can spoil and attract fungus gnats, fruit flies, and mites.

Armadillidium Klugii “Montenegro Isopod Breeding

Females: As they reach adulthood females will have a white cavity in between their legs. Females also seem to be larger than males.

Males: Do not have a white cavity between legs.

When breeding it is important to check colonies as part of a weekly routine and follow the above care guide.

Natural Habitat: 

The origin of Armadillidium Klugii spans the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Found from Croatia to Montenegro. New records are indicating sitings in Southern Albania and west Greece.

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