{"product_id":"porcellio-laevis-milk-back","title":"Porcellio laevis “Milk Back”","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1c4p6hx\" data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"158\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"158\"\u003ePorcellio laevis “Milk Back”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"171\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe (Captive Bred)\u003cbr data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–26 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80 %\u003cbr data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~20 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"369\"\u003ePorcellio laevis “Milk Back”\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardy, beginner-friendly isopod known for its smooth, glossy exoskeleton and striking milky-white patches on a grey base colour. They are prolific breeders, active, and excellent for bioactive setups or as feeder colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"630\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1abx8ew\" data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eAdults ~20 mm, smooth and glossy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oo8tii\" data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eGrey base with prominent white patches; contrast intensifies with maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r8z3k7\" data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eCannot conglobate (roll into a ball)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xcp07f\" data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eActive and fast-moving; bold, easy to observe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16u998z\" data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"892\"\u003ePeaceful and social; compatible with other isopods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ht2oh0\" data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eEscape predators via speed and agility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bx0g8g\" data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eEnclosure: At least 5 L for 10–15 individuals; small ventilation holes or mesh panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p1trzb\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eSubstrate: 5–7 cm layer of organic topsoil, hardwood leaf litter, rotting wood, and bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q2xcuo\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eMoisture: Maintain a moisture gradient; one side slightly damp, other slightly drier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3avf6k\" data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eTemperature: 18–26 °C; 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protein once weekly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14ev0zn\" data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eRemove uneaten fresh food after 48 h to prevent mould\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"403zju\" data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eProlific breeders: females produce 20–40 young every 2–3 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jx54po\" data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eJuveniles emerge as miniature adults; no special care needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3noihq\" data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eStable conditions, adequate food, and moisture support rapid colony growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p38v\" data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003eExcellent for bioactive cleanup crews and feeder colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eBioactive Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rz4vf3\" data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eIdeal for terrariums, vivariums, and substrate aeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1357w4z\" data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003eEfficient at decomposing waste and maintaining substrate health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gfo7po\" data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eCompatible with multiple other isopod species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eSuitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2595\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qfaxdf\" data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003ePerfect for beginners or expanding collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7upw60\" data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003eHardy, forgiving, and visually attractive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ybqh1o\" data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003eActive and entertaining for observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8pe29l\" data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2595\"\u003eExcellent for bioactive setups and as feeder colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very easy; 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