Trichorhina tomentosa ‘Dwarf White’

Data Sheet

• Size: up to 0.5 cm (dwarf species)
• Origin: Captive Bred (CB)
• Distribution: Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide
• Temperature Range: 20–26°C
• Care Level: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5 – very hardy, excellent for beginners)

Description

The Trichorhina tomentosa ‘Dwarf White’ is one of the most popular isopods in the hobby, highly valued as both a bioactive cleanup crew and a feeder isopod. Their small size (maxing out at 0.5 cm) and white colouration make them discreet yet highly effective recyclers of waste, mould, and decaying organic matter in terrarium setups.

They thrive in warm, humid enclosures with a nutrient-rich substrate and plenty of leaf litter. Colonies reproduce extremely quickly, establishing large populations in a short time. This makes them ideal for use in bioactive reptile and amphibian enclosures, where they help maintain cleanliness and provide a small supplemental food source.

With their rapid breeding, hardy nature, and usefulness, the ‘Dwarf White’ Trichorhina tomentosa is a must-have species for anyone running a bioactive terrarium or looking for a reliable isopod species to support other invertebrates.

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