Tricolor Isopods for Sale | Ardentiella

True to its name, the Tricolor isopod (Ardentiella sp.) combines multiple bold colors in one striking package. Its vivid, contrasting pattern makes it one of the most eye-catching isopods in the hobby, and it’s a favorite among collectors who love color. If you’re after rare isopods for sale that look as exciting as they are special, Tricolor is a superb choice.

Tricolor is a member of the Ardentiella genus, a group of tropical isopods from Vietnam, formerly sold under the name Merulanella. Like its relatives, it’s active and curious, and it’s a good climber, so a taller setup with branches, bark and textured surfaces suits it well. Watching a Tricolor colony move through a well-planted display is one of the real joys of keeping these animals.

Tricolor isopod care

These isopods are best for keepers with some experience, because their care is more involved than for hardy beginner species. Offer a warm, humid enclosure with excellent ventilation, and create a moisture gradient so one area stays damp while another dries out a little. Use deep substrate made of organic soil, leaf litter and rotting hardwood, and provide plenty of hides and climbing spots. Add a calcium source such as cuttlebone, feed a varied diet of leaves, wood and occasional protein, and keep conditions steady. Avoid stagnant, waterlogged substrate.

Tricolor is a great pick for collectors who want a showpiece, and it pairs well with other Ardentiella such as Ember Bee and Red Diablo. Keep each line in its own container to preserve pure lines. With patience and stable conditions, a starter group can settle in and grow into a colony that anchors your collection.

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

Add Tricolor isopods to your cart today and put some color into your collection.