I was waiting for this.Thank u soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome !!
@axjagfilms
Жыл бұрын
Most loyal viewer
@siyg
2 ай бұрын
@@axjagfilmshe changed his pfp :(
@dreckken
Жыл бұрын
After binge watching several of your videos I am now officially the proud owner of a tiny Porcellio Scaber ranch! 🚜 👍
@cupofjae
Ай бұрын
the little ball of pandas on the fish pellet is ADORABLE
@themantisgarden
Жыл бұрын
Good video, Rus. As for keeping them as clean-up crew. I can tell you that mantis don't seem interested in eating them and in return they don't bother a moulting mantis...so far.
@wall_lay1794
Жыл бұрын
Take this first part of this comment with a grain of salt; but you look like chuck norris. Second! I LOVE your videos! I feel like you’re the absolute most informative when it comes to isopods. I wouldn’t rather watch anyone else when it comes to learning about isopods but I feel the stage presence is a little dull. I find myself walking away from some of the videos 2-3 times before I actually finish them. When I do finish them I’m so glad I actually did because I felt like I just got a book worth of knowledge in a 5-15 min session. You’re absolutely brilliant! I feel like at times. I’m back in 2003 watching a video with my fellow classmates. Maybe it’s the monotone? I can’t exactly put my finger on it but it just seems a tiny bit dry. 9/10 content all the time. Just find a way to juice it up a little bit! - random critic with zero credentials.
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
This is welcome feedback. I admit that getting in front of a camera often makes me feel like I have to tone my energy down. I am much more energetic in person, and I know I should stay like that in front of the camera, but I struggle with it. I’ll keep working on it, though!
@wall_lay1794
Жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax you’re doing absolutely great! Keep up the good work! You’re Very inspiring for the rest of us! 😁
@laylalumley3775
Жыл бұрын
I'm trying them as a cleanup crew for one of my juvenile giant African land snails at the moment, I'll update as the colony and snail grows!
@Crystalspets
Жыл бұрын
Those isopods collection are so cool Rus I love learning about the different species that I don't have
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Crystal!! I hope you get to keep this species someday!
@PhotosyntheticVibes
Жыл бұрын
My friend bought a 10 ct culture for me as a graduation gift, I ended up having a massive population boom right as the original 10 died off. For some reason, their numbers then dropped, so I assume they've reached an equilibrium and have since been steady and happy
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
That could be what is going on…sounds like expected population dynamics.
@siyg
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the matte finish of the Cubaris genus. I’ll definitely have to get some Cubaris soon.
@wall_lay1794
Жыл бұрын
Another thing worth adding is I can feel your passion for these animals . Much respect for that.
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am glad it comes through 😁👍
@KimCardenInStereo
Жыл бұрын
Your channel is one of my favorites! Thank you, please keep doing this!
@javim121
Жыл бұрын
What a timely video as I am getting ready to order some pandas
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
Excellent timing!
@Danielmchanderson
Жыл бұрын
I stopped at your booth at the recent expo in my area it was cool seeing you this video really helped! Thank you!
@LuckyStone888
Жыл бұрын
How do you capture such great video? I'm always amazed by your up-close and detailed videos. Thanks
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
I use an a first-generation IPad Pro on a tripod, with a clip-on macro lens for the closeups. 😁👍
@LuckyStone888
Жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax You prove that the equipment is not as important as the technique of the photographer. You take amazing videos.
@lauraclegg794
7 ай бұрын
I adore my Panda Kings, they are so cute. Brill video, definitely going to watch more of yours
@Aquarimax
7 ай бұрын
Thank you, I am glad to hear your found it helpful, I’ve got lots of isopods videos for you 😁
@BillieRC
Жыл бұрын
I love his humor
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
😁👍 Delighted to hear it !
@frankdughtank8327
Жыл бұрын
Excellent Video Rus! Love the Panda Kings!
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Frank!!
@k2a2l2
Жыл бұрын
these are the kind i very much want to get so thanks very much for the tips! 🙏
@Sam-lous-world
Жыл бұрын
I love my pandas, don't think i have quite enough to split yet but I love seeing all the babies :)
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
If you’re seeing babies, it won’t be long now! 😁👍
@loochgardenstatebugs3737
Жыл бұрын
Need this in my life eventually
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree! 😁👍
@siyg
Жыл бұрын
I just thought up of a cool video idea while watching this you could try. Isopod comparison videos? Going over the pros and cons of of each species and what kind of keeper it would be ideal for? It would be incredibly beneficial because I have lots of isopods on my wishlist but can only see myself getting a handful in the next few years. Maybe Cubaris Panda Kings Vs. Murina? Porcellio scaber Vs. Porcellio laevis?
@zoie5484
Жыл бұрын
I just got them recently! They're my first isopods and are recommended as 'beginner isopods' in South Korea. I don't see them a lot but hopefully they're doing well and I'll see some population growth soon..!
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
You’ll see more of them soon…it is surprising how prolific they are once they get going!
@patrickhamos2987
Жыл бұрын
Tell the girl idols that of they keep wearing combat boots they are going to get killed
@sleamond
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Mine are super prolific as well, I was very surprised when the population exploded, I was expecting a slower reproduction rate. I'm not sure what the taxonimic name is now, people have been going back and forth between Cubaris and Nesodillo but the Nesodillo archangelii 'Shiro Utsuri' are almost as prolific as my Dairy Cows. I think I saw you'd recently gotten some of them as well. I'm not sure if you've got them, but I'd love to see a video about Cubaris sp "Red Tiger Stripe" specifically because they seem to be more of a true Cubaris with the slow reproduction rate, incredibly specific environment to thrive, ect than the Panda Kings and Shiro Utsuri, at least for me. I got them in a mystery bag buy and Cubaris species are still a little finicky for me, dialing in what they need has been a small challenge
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
Great feedback! I do have Red Tigers… I should make a video about them for this playlist !
@BMDrew3
2 ай бұрын
@Aquarimax please do!
@Mythos_geckos
Жыл бұрын
Sir you have made me get 16 isopods species ,I am addicted
@zer0coolninja887
Жыл бұрын
Great video
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@SavageCaliber
5 ай бұрын
I’ve settled on attempting to use panda kings as the main isopods in my dart frog (T.azures) and mourning gecko 25 gallon long terrarium along with dwraf whites and of course springtails.
@Aquarimax
5 ай бұрын
The dwarf whites may outcompete them, but I hope it works out!
@TechNinjaSigma
Жыл бұрын
I love vids like this, very cool!
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
😁👍
@livarnfred514
Жыл бұрын
Yeeees! Thank you 😍
@billsmith1998
4 ай бұрын
I use pandas and little seas as clean uo crews for my Leachianus. I put zero effort into to keeping them alive. I just feed and water the leachies and they breed like crazy from the scraps
@Aquarimax
4 ай бұрын
Great info…are they in planted vivaria? Do they nibble the plants?
@axjagfilms
Жыл бұрын
Woah, this is sick, Rus! Could we get a care guide on Atlantoscia Floridana (Florida Fast)?
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
😁 Great idea!
@TheropodHunter
Жыл бұрын
I have a friend who has these, and she has had to split the culture up multiple times due to how much they breed.
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
Yeah…I have never seen Cubaris breed like these!
@KatieDeGo
Жыл бұрын
What kind of leaf litter/wood do these little friends like? Also, happy to see you recommend Wallys isopod chow! 🥰
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
I give mine quite a mix of different hardwood leaves, such as a lady pear, maple, apple, plum, yellow pod, pecan, etc. I offer them hardwood white rot wood as well.
@KatieDeGo
Жыл бұрын
@Aquarimax thank you for your wisdom! I have some Pandas otw and I have a huge variety of wood on my property to bake sterilize but wasn't sure 100%
@ardea1021
3 ай бұрын
I'm using Pandas as a cleanup crew for a giant Achatina, although being my first isopods I don't really know if they're doing good... the substrate is moist, although not deeper than a centimeter in some parts, but there's plenty of moss, cuttle bone + egg dust, lots of tree barks and decent leaf litter. The terrarium is also warmed by a heat mat on one of its sides. However, I rarely see the pandas! I started with 10ish not more than three or so months ago, and although I did find a couple hiding late at night last week, I haven't seen any since! I am afraid they might have died, or are simply not reproducing The dwarf whites I had put in also are nowhere to be seen, which considering what they say about them, seems like a very alarming sign
@billcasey6838
2 ай бұрын
Check under the drainage layer
@SanosukeSagara18
4 ай бұрын
I got my P.K.s in October 2023 so....6 months ago. And as far as I can tell, unless most immediately dig down while I'm still pulling their bin out, I only have....maybe 2 dozen. I started with 10 juveniles, one died the next day due to stuck shed issues, so 9). I only ever see maybe 2 adults and a handful of juveniles of various sizes. is that roughly the normal amount with a 6 month old colony of P.K.s?
@Aquarimax
4 ай бұрын
No, I would say that is not a normal number, they are usually more prolific. There may be more buried in the substrate that you can readily see, though.
@user-iz3ue6tl7c
Жыл бұрын
just got six of them at a expo
@Mercedes_may
Жыл бұрын
They are definitely one of my favorite pet isopods! Also do you have any tips for rubber duckies? My mom actually just got me some duckies that will be arriving soon I got them one of those Zilla microhabitat cages that kind of look like the tarantula crib but with puzzle piece kind of sides do you think that’ll be too big to start them out in?
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the duckies! Have you seen my rubber ducky guide? I know of the enclosures you are talking about, but I have not tried one yet. I am somewhat worried that young isopods might slip through the vents…
@Mercedes_may
Жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax ok do you think a glass aquarium will work with a screen top with plastic on it like I’ve done for dart frogs?
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
@@Mercedes_may they do like some ventilation, auge more than dart frogs do. You can probably make it work
@Mercedes_may
Жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax ah ok, so maybe cover the top with plastic but cut off the corners to leave some screen open?
@rheopepticity
Жыл бұрын
I'm looking for isopods that will be both a cleaning crew, and also add to the beauty of a large bioactive for a ball python. I wonder what you would suggest? To give an idea, I love the look of montenegros. Also flavomarginatis, chocolate zebras, red tigers, etc. I don't mind paying a little more for something, if it's likely to do well. Temps will be high 70s to mid 80s, and humidity 50-60%
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
I imagine the Bioactive will be planted, is that the case? Many Armadillidium will munch on the plants, so a Porcellio species that is good with high humidity could be a good choice. Porcellio scaber “lava” or or ‘orange koi’ perhaps?
@rheopepticity
Жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax yes, I intend to plant it, I didn't know that was a potential problem. I'll look into those two varieties. Any other suggestions on which types do or do not attack live plants?
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
@@rheopepticity Another great option is Porcellionides pruinosus. A lot of potential color varieties there. Porcellio dilatatus or Cylisticus convexus could work as well.
@Rareplymouth
Жыл бұрын
Technically red pandas look nothing like pandas 🐼 either. So I guess the red isopods are just keeping it real. 😁
@yutub561
8 ай бұрын
are panda kings and rubber duckies pretty similar in their care? seems like it from what i've researched. im getting both after christmas
@Aquarimax
8 ай бұрын
Yes, fairly similar, but panda kings seem to do well in a wider range of conditions and are more prolific.
@mgtowdadYouTubeSucksCoxks
Жыл бұрын
Porc Spinicornis please?
@user-iz3ue6tl7c
Жыл бұрын
how many did you star out with
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
I think it was around 20, maybe?
@MIsopods
Жыл бұрын
Nothing against cubaris, but I don't see what others see in them. But that is probably a good thing, because I'm not particularly fond of keeping more moist conditions, or the price tag that seems to come along with most of them. Maybe one day....
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
I hear you! There are some Cubaris that are not particularly striking, despite the high price tag.
@MIsopods
Жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax some of them are striking, and I think for someone who lives perhaps in the Philippines or maybe Florida that's different. But I live in Michigan, and in an apartment. Even if I found when I was drawn to, and the price tag wasn't outlandish, I would be hesitant because I'm not sure the conditions I live in would be conducive or optimal for them. As a disabled veteran, I can't really afford to have rooms with lights or heaters on all the time. Again, your videos have been exceptionally helpful in helping me navigate some of these things beforehand, as opposed to responsively.
@mackenziemoore5095
2 ай бұрын
I got a colony of panda kings just over 2 weeks ago and I haven’t noticed much activity from them, I understand that they like to burrow and I’ve definitely noticed a lot of that and I keep their substrate fairly moist but I feel like I haven’t seen them at the surface /eating their food at all! Is this fairly normal behavior for them to take this long to acclimate? I know these behaviors were mentioned in the video I’m just anxious about how long they’ve been buried (they are alive, I dug up a couple to make sure they didn’t die from the stress of their new environment but besides that I haven’t touched any of them)
@siyg
2 ай бұрын
Yes this is normal behavior. Isopods could take months to acclimate, usually when they get breeding they will start being a bit more bold
@northwestmorphstony9975
Жыл бұрын
Another A grade video, what make of fish pellet do you use for your isopods ?
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I generally use Omega One or Hikari 👍🏼
@arcaninetyfour2239
Жыл бұрын
Why are a lot of cubaris listed as Cubaris sp. "Morph name"? Have they not been classified down to species? Is each morph a different species?
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
Your suspicion is correct: of them have not been properly classified. A lot of them will probably not even remain in the Cubaris genus.
@serpico2206
Жыл бұрын
Hi Russel, my name is Mert, i am keeping different isopod species, your videos thought me a lot along the way. Thank you very much. I got a question. Some months ago i got some local millipedes, everything seems fine they eat & breed but there are too many poop around and it seems that springtails are not enough even tough there is a good population. Should i get some Por. pruinosus help? I also have Cylisticus convexus due to my understanding from your other videos Por. Seems to be more efficient but, will they somehow overpopulate and stress millipede’s ?
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
They could quite possibly cause problems for the millipedes, especially when the millipedes molt. That said, some people succeed with isopods and millipedes together.
@hattercat_23
Жыл бұрын
Is coconut coir okay for their substrate?
@Ihaveaids6969
Жыл бұрын
How often do you need to feed these species supplemental food?
@Corgi_bro
Жыл бұрын
Hwo do you get these isopods
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
Do you mean this specific type?
@Corgi_bro
Жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax no I just mean any
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
@@Corgi_bro Well, a lot of people sell them online (like I do), and most reptile expos have them. These days, many oet stores do too!
@MIsopods
Жыл бұрын
Hi Rus, l have an idea for a segment or 2, if you're interested. I know you're busy, so no worries. If you are interested, reply and I'll share it. But if you know you are not interested for whatever reason, which I totally get, I'd rather not waste our time. Either way, looking forward to more.
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
I’m always interested in new video ideas!
@MIsopods
Жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax Ok, so I think it would be interesting to do a segment on isopods that are similar in appearance, and how to tell the differences. For example. I'm collecting porcellio spinicornis which look similar to the common woodlouse. Gestroi and Armid maculatem high yellow. Porc scaber lava and Trachelipus rathkii. Those are a few examples off the top of my head. Perhaps even one that goes over the various differences in, I believe the term is genus? But the differences, and perhaps some of the similarities, between armadillium, cubaris, porcellio etc. Just some food for thought. Me.
@MIsopods
Жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax if you have done these in a prior video or stream, I apologize. I am slowly going through your content and have not seen these.
@milkmoto08
Жыл бұрын
Would you recommend getting panda kings as my first cubaris species, or a species like c. Murina?
@ToyBoysChannel
Жыл бұрын
Are these just as shy and light sensitive as rubber duckies? Would they wander out into the open at all? Was thinking of putting them in a display enclosure... thanks in advance 🙏🏽
@Aquarimax
Жыл бұрын
I think they are a bit less shy, but they are also more prolific , so you’ll end up seeing more of them either way 👍🏼
@ToyBoysChannel
Жыл бұрын
Thank u sir 🙏🏽
@owometer7011
Жыл бұрын
I'll usually see at least one of mine out on the surface, for what it's worth!
@ToyBoysChannel
Жыл бұрын
Day 2 of having pandas and they are awesome always out and about in the light and quite active compared to ambers...
@spencerrawlins7495
Жыл бұрын
What breathable medical tape would you recommend for ventilation? Some of the links in the description aren't working for me.
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