Ember Bee isopods For Sale

Few isopods get collectors as excited as the Ember Bee (Ardentiella sp.). Its bold, bee-like banding in warm ember tones makes it instantly recognizable, and its constant activity makes it endlessly entertaining to watch. If you’re looking for rare isopods for sale that feel like true showpieces, Ember Bee belongs at the top of your list.

Originally from Vietnam and previously sold under the genus name Merulanella, Ember Bee is a large, lively isopod. Unlike many species that hide all day, it spends much of its time exploring, and it’s an excellent climber. That makes it a great fit for tall enclosures with branches, cork bark and textured walls, where you can watch it move through every level of the setup.

Ember Bee isopod care

Ember Bee is not a beginner isopod, but it’s very rewarding once you understand its needs. Keep your enclosure warm and humid with good ventilation, and offer a tall layout with plenty of climbing surfaces. Build a deep layer of leaf litter and rotting hardwood, and give the colony plenty of hides. Provide a moisture gradient so one area stays damp while others dry slightly, and avoid stagnant, waterlogged substrate. A calcium source such as cuttlebone is essential for healthy molting, and a varied diet of leaves, wood and occasional protein will keep them thriving.

Because they’re active and colorful, Ember Bees look spectacular in a bioactive display. They’re best suited to keepers who already have some experience with tropical isopods, and who enjoy giving a special species a little extra attention. With stable conditions and patience, a healthy group will settle in and reward you with a colony that’s the star of your collection.

Every order from Springtails Culture is carefully packed and shipped live to your door, so your colony arrives ready to settle in.

Add Ember Bee isopods to your cart today and give your collection a spark.