Isopod Display Enclosures on A Budget

Isopod display on a budget


Isopod  enclosures can be extremely inexpensive, like Sterilite tubs, or they can be high-end and beautiful, like my personal favorite isopod enclosures from https://www.tarantulacribs.com
Sometimes we want an isopod  display enclosure that is somewhere in the middle…that provides good visibility of isopods, yet isn’t expensive. Here is an option for you!

Here is a link to the same style of  plastic enclosure that I used for this build:
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Here are the cabinet bumpers I used to create the ‘feet’’ on the enclosure:
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Check out these LINKS to these additional Isopod foods and supplies below.  As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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I really enjoy my enclosures from https://www.tarantulacribs.com/
Vivariums in the Mist makes some great isopod foods: https://www.vivariumsinthemist.com/is...
Wally at Supreme Gecko makes a great Isopod food: http://www.supremegecko.com/shop-onli...
superior shipping supplies.com makes the smaller isopod enclosures I show in the video.
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Isopods will munch on dried River shrimp as well!
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I own a copy of  book on isopods by Orin McMonigle, a great source of isopod knowledge:
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Isopod Substrate ingredients:
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