Troglodillo ‘vex’
Price range: £95.00 through £180.00
Scientific Name: Troglodillo vex
Common Name: Vex
Troglodillo vex is a highly sought-after tropical isopod renowned for its heavily armoured appearance, rugged texture, and impressive size. Native to humid limestone cave systems in Southeast Asia, this remarkable species stands out with its prehistoric look and commanding presence.
Thriving in warm, humid enclosures with plenty of leaf litter, rotten wood, and calcium-rich materials, Vex Isopods reward patient keepers with steady colony growth and fascinating behaviour. Their unique appearance and rarity have made them one of the most desirable isopods in the hobby.
Captive Bred
Description
Scientific Name: Troglodillo vex
Common Name: Vex
Troglodillo vex is one of the most impressive isopods in the hobby, prized for its heavily armoured appearance, rugged texture, and impressive size. With a prehistoric look unlike almost any other species, Vex has become a highly sought-after addition to specialist collections worldwide.
Native Habitat
Troglodillo vex originates from humid cave systems in Southeast Asia, where it inhabits limestone-rich environments beneath leaf litter, decaying wood, and organic debris. These habitats provide the stable humidity, shelter, and calcium required for healthy growth and moulting.
Care Information
This species thrives in a warm, humid enclosure with good ventilation and a deep substrate rich in organic matter.
Temperature: 20-26°C
Humidity: Moderate to high humidity with a moisture gradient
Diet: Leaf litter, rotten wood, vegetables, fish flakes, bee pollen, and occasional protein-rich foods
Difficulty: Intermediate
A substrate containing decayed hardwood, leaf litter, and calcium-rich materials such as limestone, oyster shell, or cuttlebone is essential. Additionally, providing both damp and drier areas allows the isopods to regulate their moisture requirements naturally.
Breeding Information
Troglodillo vex breeds more slowly than many common hobby isopods. However, under stable conditions with adequate calcium and a varied diet, colonies establish steadily and reproduce reliably over time. Patience is often rewarded with healthy, long-term colony growth.
Captive-Bred Details
All specimens are captive bred. Captive-bred individuals establish well in suitable enclosures while helping reduce pressure on wild populations. Furthermore, they make exceptional display animals for bioactive projects and dedicated isopod collections.
With its distinctive armour-plated appearance, fascinating behaviour, and premium status within the hobby, Troglodillo vex remains one of the most desirable and visually impressive isopod species available.
Captive Bred
Additional information
| Amount | 5, 10 |
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