{"product_id":"scaber-ghost-isopods-porcellio","title":"Scaber Ghost Isopods (Porcellio)","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7r4c4d\" data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eCare Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iycjpa\" data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s3lehr\" data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"157\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ujokf2\" data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"173\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"anonqj\" data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17–18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ysjesv\" data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mqqsa\" data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"258\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"21jjvp\" data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eProduct Description (Spooky… but Low Effort)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eMeet the \u003cstrong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eGhost Isopod\u003c\/strong\u003e—all the reliability of a common woodlouse, but with a \u003cem data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eslightly haunted aesthetic\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eThese pale, almost translucent isopods are a selectively bred morph of \u003cem data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"509\"\u003ePorcellio scaber\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning they’ve got the same “survive anything” attitude… just dressed like they’ve seen something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eThey come in soft shades of mauve, cream, and ghostly white—basically the isopod version of turning the brightness down and calling it a vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"759\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1sv41bo\" data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eWhy They’re So Popular\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wci4ye\" data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eUnique pale “ghost” colouration 👻\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nueg55\" data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eExtremely hardy (basically beginner-proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p80027\" data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eActive and visible—no hiding 24\/7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i5wd2y\" data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eFast breeders (they don’t mess around)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mzv4mi\" data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eGreat for bioactive setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1tp0gti\" data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003ePersonality \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eGhost Scabers are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003ebusy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eThey don’t:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"181w72g\" data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eSit still\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1va45vn\" data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eHide constantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l51mll\" data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003ePretend not to exist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eInstead, they:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t0cy1r\" data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eZoom around the enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z04ow9\" data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eScatter dramatically when disturbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17yld4i\" data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eShow up instantly when food appears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eThey can’t roll into a ball like some isopods—so their main defence strategy is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003epanic sprinting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"suuwlp\" data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eHousing (Keep It Simple)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pms6nf\" data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eBasic tub or terrarium works perfectly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9dbias\" data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eGood ventilation is important (they like airflow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fsmmc2\" data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eProvide a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003emoist side + dry side\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xkh9c5\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003ePlenty of leaf litter and bark hides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eThink: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eslightly dry woodland floor, not tropical jungle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1dufouv\" data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eFeeding (They’re Not Fussy)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eMain diet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lw5qm6\" data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eLeaf litter (always available = essential)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qvlmva\" data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eRotting wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7gh4ex\" data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eVeg (carrot, potato, courgette)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s01z0f\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eProtein (fish flakes, dried shrimp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e⚠️ These guys like protein more than you’d expect—don’t skip it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1lnu38z\" data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eSpecial Requirements (Very Chill)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ya57ms\" data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eModerate humidity (50–60%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zhtk07\" data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eDon’t keep them constantly wet—they hate that\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"krmpse\" data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eGood airflow is more important than high humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fatqq1\" data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eAdd calcium (cuttlebone, eggshells)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp 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🧹\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003eGhost Scabers are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eworkhorses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eThey will:\u003cbr\u003e✔ Break down waste\u003cbr data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003e✔ Eat leftover food\u003cbr data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003e✔ Keep substrate healthy\u003cbr data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003e✔ Actually be visible doing it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003eJust note: if underfed, they may nibble softer plants—so keep them well fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ab4n6s\" data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003eIs This Species Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003e✔ You want something easy and active\u003cbr data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2732\"\u003e✔ 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