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Armadillidium nasatum "Peach" | The Peach Long-Nose
The Armadillidium nasatum "Peach" is the perfect choice for keepers who love pastel aesthetics and active, hardy colonies. This species is named "nasatum" due to the distinct, extended "nose" plate (scutellum) on its head, which gives it a unique, profile-heavy look. In the "Peach" morph, their shells are a uniform, soft sunset hue that glows beautifully under terrarium lighting.
These are among the most adaptable and "beginner-friendly" isopods in the hobby. They are prolific breeders and very active foragers, making them a fantastic alternative to the common A. vulgare for those wanting something more colorful and specialized.
🧬 Species Highlights
- Scientific Name: Armadillidium nasatum "Peach"
- Visuals: Smooth, matte-to-satin shell in shades of peach, apricot, and soft pink.
- Unique Feature: A prominent "protruding nose" on the front of the head.
- Behavior: Highly active and exploratory; they don't roll as tightly as other species, often leaving a small gap.
- Size: Medium (reaches approximately 1.5cm).
- Hardiness: Extremely high; very forgiving of environmental shifts.
🛠️ Care & Setup
Nasatum are famously "easy-going," but they thrive best when provided with a clear choice of microclimates.
- Humidity: 50–70%. They prefer it slightly drier than tropical species. A "moist corner" of Sphagnum moss is sufficient.
- Temperature: 18–26°C (64–79°F). Very comfortable at standard room temperatures.
- Ventilation: Moderate. They are less sensitive to stagnant air than the Klugii group, but still appreciate a fresh breeze.
- Substrate: Organic soil mix with a heavy emphasis on leaf litter.
🥗 Diet & Nutrition
- Leaf Litter: They are voracious leaf eaters! Keep them well-supplied with Oak, Maple, or Birch leaves.
- Calcium: Mandatory. As with all Armadillidium, provide cuttlebone or limestone for healthy molting and color retention.
- Protein: Provide dried shrimp or fish flakes once a week. They have a moderate protein drive and are very peaceful.
- Supplemental: They love grazing on "isopod cakes" or soft vegetables like zucchini and squash.
📦 What You Receive
A starter culture of healthy, captive-bred Armadillidium nasatum "Peach." Our cultures include a mix of sizes to ensure your colony reaches its maximum reproductive potential quickly.
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