Powder Mix

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Species: Porcellionides pruinosus “Powder Mix”
Origin: Spain

(Based on our own experiences)

Difficulties to Keep: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
Humidity Level: 💧💧💧☆☆ (3/5)

Category: Low-End Isopod

Description:
Porcellionides pruinosus “Powder Mix” is a mixed color line of the well-known “powder” isopods, typically combining Powder Orange, Powder Blue, and Powder White genetics. This results in a colony with multiple color variations appearing together in the same setup.

This species grows to a small to medium size and is extremely hardy, making it one of the easiest isopods to keep in the hobby. It prefers a well-ventilated enclosure with a clear dry-to-moist gradient and is highly adaptable to a wide range of conditions.

Once established, it becomes a very fast breeder and one of the most efficient cleanup crew species, making it ideal for beginners, bioactive setups, and mixed-color display colonies.