{"product_id":"armadillidium-espanyoli-marbelized-isopods","title":"Armadillidium espanyoli 'Marbelized' Isopods","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"wzp55j\" data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"166\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eArmadillidium espanyoli “Marbelized”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spain\u003cbr data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–28 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–70 % (with a moisture gradient; prefers mostly drier conditions)\u003cbr data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4–1.6 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium \u003cbr data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncommon\u003cbr data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eA small-to-medium Spanish pillbug with striking white marbled patterns across a dark base. Each individual displays a unique marble-like design. Popular with collectors for display purposes, they are visually attractive but require patience during the initial establishment period before breeding reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i1x78n\" data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eSmooth, domed pillbug shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vrvzvk\" data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eDark base colour with variable white marbled patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2mfckb\" data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eRolled juveniles already show marbling, which intensifies with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ejggad\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003ePeaceful, calm, and moderately active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k9qirh\" data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eBurrowing and hiding is common; not climbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n7bokc\" data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eRolls into a tight ball when disturbed (conglobation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gcjwg9\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eEnclosure: Medium container (10–15 L), low to medium ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rvenxk\" data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eSubstrate: Organic topsoil, leaf litter, sphagnum peat moss, decaying hardwood, calcium source (cuttlebone, crushed limestone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f46f10\" data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eMoisture: Moist zone (~30–40 %) for hydration and molting; majority drier (~60–70 %)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3b6m2z\" data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eTemperature: Room temperature works well (20–28 °C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1374i2y\" data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eDécor \u0026amp; Hides: Cork bark, hardwood pieces, flat stones, moss patches in humid area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10epiga\" data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eDetritivore: Leaf litter, decaying hardwood, cork bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mhz49y\" data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eSupplementary: Vegetables (carrot, courgette, cucumber, sweet potato), fish flakes, pollen, occasional fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l4zvcc\" data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eCalcium: Essential for exoskeleton; provide cuttlebone, crushed eggshells, or limestone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c5j605\" data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eFemales carry eggs in a marsupium; juveniles emerge fully formed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b1lwjk\" data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eGestation period ~60 days; initial establishment is slower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kq964j\" data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eBrood sizes moderate; steady reproduction once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ikqelf\" data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003eStable temperature, moderate humidity, calcium, hiding spots, and minimal disturbance improve breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eBioactive Use \u0026amp; Suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jualiz\" data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003eGood for semi-arid or Mediterranean-style bioactive setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jjab43\" data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003eFunction as decomposers, burrowers, and low-climbing cleanup crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h2tsk\" data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eVisually appealing in display enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jcazbp\" data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003eNot ideal for high-humidity tropical setups or for keepers seeking rapid colony growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"32bfjk\" data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003ePatience is needed for initial establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium; 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