[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":299},["ShallowReactive",2],{"wiki-\u002Fwiki\u002Ftroglodillo":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"description":285,"difficulty":98,"extension":286,"meta":287,"navigation":288,"ogImage":289,"origin":62,"path":290,"seo":291,"stem":292,"tags":293,"__hash__":298},"wiki\u002Fwiki\u002FTroglodillo.md","Troglodillo Isopod Care Guide",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":273},"minimark",[9,13,30,35,107,111,118,122,129,158,161,172,176,187,191,194,221,225,240,244,270],[10,11,5],"h1",{"id":12},"troglodillo-isopod-care-guide",[14,15,16,20,21,25,26,29],"p",{},[17,18,19],"strong",{},"Troglodillo"," is a genus of cave-adapted isopods (the name shares its root with ",[22,23,24],"em",{},"troglobite",", \"cave dweller\") prized for lineages such as \"Camouflage\" and \"Sunset\". They thrive in dark, humid and above all ",[17,27,28],{},"stable"," environments, spending most of their time hidden within substrate and shelters. That makes them a specialist genus best suited to keepers who enjoy replicating naturalistic, cave-like conditions.",[31,32,34],"h2",{"id":33},"quick-reference","Quick reference",[36,37,38,51],"table",{},[39,40,41],"thead",{},[42,43,44,48],"tr",{},[45,46,47],"th",{},"Parameter",[45,49,50],{},"Recommendation",[52,53,54,63,75,83,91,99],"tbody",{},[42,55,56,60],{},[57,58,59],"td",{},"Origin",[57,61,62],{},"Southeast Asia (cave-adapted)",[42,64,65,68],{},[57,66,67],{},"Temperature",[57,69,70,71,74],{},"Stable ",[17,72,73],{},"20–24 °C"," — intolerant of fluctuations",[42,76,77,80],{},[57,78,79],{},"Humidity",[57,81,82],{},"Consistently high, balanced with airflow",[42,84,85,88],{},[57,86,87],{},"Ventilation",[57,89,90],{},"Present but gentle — avoid stagnant air",[42,92,93,96],{},[57,94,95],{},"Difficulty",[57,97,98],{},"Advanced",[42,100,101,104],{},[57,102,103],{},"Behaviour",[57,105,106],{},"Secretive, fossorial — stays hidden",[31,108,110],{"id":109},"behaviour-habitat-needs","Behaviour & habitat needs",[14,112,113,114,117],{},"Troglodillo reflect the ",[17,115,116],{},"stable, humid conditions of cave ecosystems",". Unlike surface-active species, they prefer to remain hidden and burrow, so a good setup gives them darkness, cover and a substrate they can disappear into. Do not expect them to be out on display.",[31,119,121],{"id":120},"enclosure-setup","Enclosure setup",[14,123,124,125,128],{},"Aim to mimic a ",[17,126,127],{},"stable, cave-like microclimate",":",[130,131,132,144,151],"ul",{},[133,134,135,136,139,140,143],"li",{},"Provide ",[17,137,138],{},"deep substrate"," and abundant shelter — cork bark, deadwood and thick ",[17,141,142],{},"leaf litter",".",[133,145,146,147,150],{},"Keep the enclosure ",[17,148,149],{},"out of direct light"," and away from heat sources.",[133,152,153,154,157],{},"Ensure ",[17,155,156],{},"gentle ventilation"," so humidity stays high without the air going stagnant.",[31,159,67],{"id":160},"temperature",[14,162,163,164,167,168,171],{},"Troglodillo prefer ",[17,165,166],{},"stable temperatures between 20 °C and 24 °C"," and are ",[17,169,170],{},"less tolerant of fluctuations"," than hardier genera. Keep the enclosure away from heat sources and areas with rapid temperature swings — in warm Malaysian conditions a cool, shaded room or climate control helps hold the range.",[31,173,175],{"id":174},"humidity-moisture","Humidity & moisture",[14,177,178,179,182,183,186],{},"These isopods require ",[17,180,181],{},"consistently high humidity",", but it must be balanced with airflow to avoid stagnant conditions. ",[17,184,185],{},"Stability is more important than frequent misting"," — aim for steady moisture rather than repeated wet\u002Fdry cycles.",[31,188,190],{"id":189},"feeding","Feeding",[14,192,193],{},"Troglodillo feed on decaying organic matter and do best on a consistent, natural diet.",[130,195,196,202,208,214],{},[133,197,198,201],{},[17,199,200],{},"Foundation:"," leaf litter and decaying wood, always available.",[133,203,204,207],{},[17,205,206],{},"Supplements:"," occasional soft vegetables and small amounts of protein.",[133,209,210,213],{},[17,211,212],{},"Calcium:"," cuttlebone or limestone available for healthy moults.",[133,215,216,217,220],{},"Maintaining a ",[17,218,219],{},"constant food source"," is key to long-term success.",[31,222,224],{"id":223},"troglodillo-vs-other-genera","Troglodillo vs other genera",[14,226,227,228,231,232,235,236,239],{},"Compared with hardy Mediterranean ",[22,229,230],{},"Porcellio"," or forgiving ",[22,233,234],{},"Nesodillo",", Troglodillo are far more ",[17,237,238],{},"specialised",": they demand stability, darkness and steady high humidity, and they hide rather than roam. They reward the effort with genuinely unusual, cave-adapted animals.",[31,241,243],{"id":242},"keys-to-success","Keys to success",[130,245,246,253,259,264],{},[133,247,248,249,252],{},"Hold a ",[17,250,251],{},"stable 20–24 °C"," — avoid swings.",[133,254,255,256,143],{},"Pair ",[17,257,258],{},"high humidity with gentle airflow",[133,260,135,261,143],{},[17,262,263],{},"darkness, depth and cover",[133,265,266,267,143],{},"Keep a ",[17,268,269],{},"constant, natural food supply",[14,271,272],{},"Recreate a calm, dark, stable cave and Troglodillo become a standout specimen for the dedicated keeper.",{"title":274,"searchDepth":275,"depth":275,"links":276},"",2,[277,278,279,280,281,282,283,284],{"id":33,"depth":275,"text":34},{"id":109,"depth":275,"text":110},{"id":120,"depth":275,"text":121},{"id":160,"depth":275,"text":67},{"id":174,"depth":275,"text":175},{"id":189,"depth":275,"text":190},{"id":223,"depth":275,"text":224},{"id":242,"depth":275,"text":243},"Care guide for Troglodillo isopods — cave-adapted species (e.g. 'Camouflage', 'Sunset') that need stable temperatures, high humidity with airflow, and a dark, naturalistic setup.","md",{},true,null,"\u002Fwiki\u002Ftroglodillo",{"title":5,"description":285},"wiki\u002FTroglodillo",[19,294,295,296,297],"cave species","Southeast Asia","advanced isopods","bioactive terrarium setup","DY7BsLLLNpGr7RZUagK02pcIhndiV4EKMrYlsm5tNC4",1783007698825]