{"product_id":"red-koi-isopods","title":"Red Koi Isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus) – Adults Only – High-Visibility Cleanup Crew for Bioactive Terrariums","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eRed Koi Isopod (\u003cem data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"469\"\u003ePorcellionides pruinosus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold, high-visibility isopod prized for its energetic surface activity and striking red marbled patterning. Their coloration ranges from soft mottled reds to deep maroon spotting, giving each individual a beautifully unpredictable, almost koi-fish inspired appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eIf you’ve ever wanted an isopod species you’ll \u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eactually see moving around your enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e, Red Koi will quickly become a favorite. These little powerhouses are \u003cstrong\u003efast, curious, and constantly on the surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfect for keepers who love observing their cleanup crew in action and \u003cstrong\u003eideal for reptiles\u003c\/strong\u003e with natural foraging or “hunting” instincts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eRaised on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eMicroforest soil blends\u003c\/strong\u003e and fed exclusively with our homemade \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberduckyisopods.com\/collections\/9-49-isopod-food-for-sale-price-includes-shippin\/products\/isopod-springtail-breeding-super-food\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Isopod Superfood\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eIsopod Superfood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, our Red Koi display exceptional color, vigor, and colony stability from the moment they arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Activity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eRed Koi Isopods are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eextremely surface active\u003c\/strong\u003e — far more visible than most isopod species. Expect to see them darting across the substrate, exploring leaf litter, and clustering around hides. They’re quick, responsive, and always up to something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eThey especially love hiding and congregating inside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberduckyisopods.com\/products\/cholla-wood-natural-hide?srsltid=AfmBOoq_Wg9WUozL9v-YVzNiXh_MpxmsVl15mJdKe1QiWbOrO8O6aLS9\" title=\"Cholla Wood\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003echolla wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and beneath \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberduckyisopods.com\/products\/virgin-cork-bark-flats?srsltid=AfmBOor_FyXed9YOpoL_oO-1GemMgKjKH-6rZLOUoO9ykMINQPlDjbVV\" title=\"Cork Bark\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003ecork bark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, making these two items ideal enrichments for their enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eIf visibility matters to you, Red Koi are unmatched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eColony Growth \u0026amp; Breeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eRed Koi are one of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003efastest-breeding isopod species\u003c\/strong\u003e available. Once settled, colonies can expand quickly and consistently. You may even notice tiny babies sooner than expected — they waste no time building numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eBecause of their fast reproduction, they benefit greatly from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003ehigh-protein diet\u003c\/strong\u003e, making our \u003cstrong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eIsopod Superfood\u003c\/strong\u003e the perfect nutritional foundation for color, growth, and colony stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003eRed Koi Isopods are widely known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eone of the most forgiving, beginner-friendly species\u003c\/strong\u003e, tolerant of a wide range of environments. 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