{"product_id":"clown-montenegro-isopods-armadillidium-klugii","title":"Clown 'Montenegro' Isopods (Armadillidium Klugii)","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ba6m5y\" data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"178\"\u003eArmadillidium klugii ‘Montenegro’ (Clown Isopods)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montenegro \u0026amp; Adriatic Coast\u003cbr data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21–27 °C (23–26 °C optimal for breeding)\u003cbr data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–50 % (with moisture gradient)\u003cbr data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~18 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eClown Isopods (‘Montenegro’) are highly striking Armadillidium species, easily recognised by their dark bodies edged with red “skirts” and scattered yellow or cream spots. Their unique colouration is thought to mimic the Mediterranean black widow spider, providing protection via predator deterrence. Despite their dramatic appearance, they are shy, secretive, and prefer to stay hidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18im2sk\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eDark grey to black base colour with red-edged segments and yellow\/cream spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e5jvwk\" data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eAdults ~18 mm; can roll into a tight, complete ball (conglobation) when threatened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ssx9k\" data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eShy and nocturnal; most active at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w8qd6z\" data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eSocial, living in clusters, peaceful with other tankmates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vex6fs\" data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eSlow to establish; colonies may take 3–4 months to start breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13euzqp\" data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eSuited to semi-arid enclosures; prefer a moisture gradient\n\u003cul data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9c5zkx\" data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e~1\/3 of enclosure damp (sphagnum moss, ABG substrate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1utjrrp\" data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e~2\/3 dry to bone-dry (coir, sand, dry leaf litter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"188yavr\" data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eDeep substrate (≥5 cm) for burrowing and hiding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"idezhg\" data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eVentilation is crucial to prevent mould and colony crashes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qj4trj\" data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eAvoid uniform humidity; drier setups are essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xz4bn8\" data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eTemperature: 21–27 °C, higher end promotes breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9knm75\" data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eProvide plenty of hiding spots: cork bark, rotting wood, leaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x465oe\" data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003ePrimary: decomposed hardwood leaves (oak, magnolia), soft rotting wood, bark, sphagnum moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g6e5x9\" data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eSupplementary: fresh vegetables 1–2× weekly (carrots, courgette, cucumber), soft plants, protein (fish flakes, dried shrimp, mealworms), commercial isopod foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"273hyg\" data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eCalcium: cuttlebone, crushed eggshells, calcium powder (constant availability)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1czbnfj\" data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003eFemales carry eggs in a marsupium; release live young (manca) after 3–4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u4115j\" data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eSlow starters: 3–4 months before seeing offspring in new colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18n2t47\" data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eBreeding activity peaks in warmer months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hcg642\" data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eStable temperature, proper moisture gradient, calcium, and protein are key for success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wf1ibp\" data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003eAdding fresh bloodlines and new substrate every 6–12 months helps maintain colony health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003eValue:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ijphw6\" data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003eExcellent for bioactive setups requiring drier isopods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pd6l4r\" data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003eStriking visual appeal without aggressive behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19t93dx\" data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003eHardy and peaceful once established, but patience is required during initial acclimation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"invertopia","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":54116773232980,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20","offer_id":54116773265748,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/3627\/4516\/files\/klungi.jpg?v=1775421324","url":"https:\/\/invertopia.co.uk\/products\/clown-montenegro-isopods-armadillidium-klugii","provider":"invertopia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}