Isopod Porcellio laevis "Dairy Cow"

Porcellio laevis 'Dairy Cow' – The ultimate, cheerfully spotted bioactive cleaner!

Are you looking for one of the most popular, active, and eye-catching isopods in the hobby? The Porcellio laevis 'Dairy Cow' owes its nickname to its unique appearance: a bright white body covered with random black spots, just like a Dutch dairy cow! This makes them an absolute eye-catcher in any terrarium or culture container.

The undisputed king of the bioactive cleanup crew

In addition to their fantastic appearance, 'Dairy Cows' are known for their unmatched work ethic and appetite. They are constantly on the move and eat almost everything they come across: from dead plant matter, rotting wood, and fallen leaves to mold, food scraps, and the waste of terrarium inhabitants. As a result, they keep the soil of your bioactive terrarium or paludarium perfectly clean and healthy!

Active, hungry, and fast-breeding

Porcellio laevis is a large, robust, and very agile species of isopod. Where some isopods hide in the substrate all the time, 'Dairy Cows' frequently show themselves on the surface. They reproduce remarkably fast and are therefore very forgiving, making them extremely suitable for beginner isopod enthusiasts.

Care & Feeding Tip

Keep part of the enclosure slightly moist (using sphagnum moss) and provide plenty of dry leaf litter and decaying wood. Because this species grows very fast and builds a sturdy shell, they have a high need for protein and calcium. Therefore, offer them regular cuttlebone and protein-rich food (such as fish food, dried gammarus, or specialized isopod feed) to prevent them from nibbling on each other.

Key benefits at a glance:

• Unique 'Cow' Appearance: Striking white shell with bold black spots.
• King of the Cleanup Crew: Cleans up mold, food scraps, and waste in no time.
• Very Active & Visible: Frequently seen on the surface during the day.
• Easy Breeding: Reproduces quickly; ideal for beginners.
• Large Species: Robust isopods that are easy to study.

Product specifications:

• Species: Porcellio laevis 'Dairy Cow'
• Quantity per package: 1 piece (when ordering multiple, you will receive a mix of sizes)
• Climate: Moderately moist with a drier zone
• Temperature: Ideally between 18 °C and 26 °C
• Diet: Leaf litter, dead wood, cuttlebone (calcium), and protein-rich food
• Application: Bioactive cleanup crew, feeder insects, or as a breeding hobby

Bring life and a clean substrate to your terrarium. Order your Porcellio laevis 'Dairy Cow' isopods today!