Invertebrate · Isopod
Nasatum isopod care guide
Armadillidium nasatum
The nasatum isopod is a beginner-level isopod from Europe (introduced in North America). Adults reach Body 1–1.5 cm and live 2–3 years in captivity. Hardy, fast-breeding pill bug often sold in 'Peach' and 'Orange' forms.
- Enclosure 30 × 20 × 20 cm
- Temp 16–25°C
- Humidity 60–75%
How much does a nasatum isopod cost in Canada?
Nasatum isopod quick facts
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Adult size
- Body 1–1.5 cm
- Lifespan
- 2–3 years
- Activity
- Nocturnal
- Native range
- Europe (introduced in North America)
- Minimum enclosure
- 30 × 20 × 20 cm (12 × 8 × 8 in, ≈ 3 US gal)
- Housing
- A colony species – best kept in a group.
- Temperature
- 16–25°C
- Humidity
- 60–75%
- UVB
- Not needed
- Diet
- Detritivore – leaf litter, rotting wood, vegetables, calcium
- Bioactive style
- Invertebrate colony
Nasatum isopod enclosure & bioactive setup
Give one adult at least 30 × 20 × 20 cm (12 × 8 × 8 inches). A colony species – best kept in a group. This species suits a invertebrate colony bioactive build.
- Leaf litter2 cm
- Jurassic ABG Terrarium Mix8 cm
Leaf litter is food here, not decoration – keep a thick layer topped up. Keep one side damper than the other.
Temperature: 16–25°C. Humidity: 60–75%. UVB: Not needed.
What does a nasatum isopod eat?
Detritivore – leaf litter, rotting wood, vegetables, calcium. Keep leaf litter and calcium available and add vegetables weekly.
Handling, temperament & health
Rolls only partly; calm and handleable.
Health watch: Lack of calcium leads to moult problems.
Cleaning & maintenance schedule
Daily
- Nothing needed most days.
Weekly
- Mist the damp side; add vegetables or protein food in small amounts and remove leftovers after 24–48 h.
Monthly
- Top up leaf litter and add a calcium source (cuttlebone).
- Thin out the colony or split it if it gets crowded.
Yearly
- Replace about a third of the soil, which turns into frass over time.
Recommended for a nasatum isopod bioactive
Quantities are for one minimum-size enclosure (30 × 20 × 20 cm).
Nasatum isopod FAQ
Is the nasatum isopod good for beginners?
Yes – the nasatum isopod is a good choice for beginners. Rolls only partly; calm and handleable.
What size enclosure does a nasatum isopod need?
At least 30 × 20 × 20 cm (about 12 × 8 × 8 inches, roughly 3 US gallons) for one adult. A colony species – best kept in a group.
How much does a nasatum isopod cost in Canada?
Typically $15–35 CAD to buy, about $100–170 CAD for a complete bioactive enclosure, and $15–30 CAD a year to keep.
What temperature and humidity does a nasatum isopod need?
Temperature: 16–25°C. Humidity: 60–75%.
What does a nasatum isopod eat?
Detritivore – leaf litter, rotting wood, vegetables, calcium. Keep leaf litter and calcium available and add vegetables weekly.
Similar species
This care sheet is general guidance from One Bioactive, not veterinary advice. Needs vary with age, locality and individual animals – confirm with your breeder and an exotics vet. Prices are typical Canadian ranges in CAD and change over time.