ardentiella “ember bee”
€ 8,00
De Ardentiella sp. “Ember Bee” (voorheen bekend als Merulanella) is een van de meest kleurrijke en actieve pissebedden in de hobby. Deze soort uit Vietnam staat bekend om zijn felle oranje-rode banden op een gitzwart lichaam en hun actieve, klimmende gedrag. Het is ook een mooie grotere soort van een 2cm groot.
housing & setup
Because these are semi-arboreal isopods, they need more than just a thick layer of soil.
- Enclosure: Choose a taller container with plenty of climbing opportunities.
- Substrate: Use a nutrient-rich mix of humus, decayed whitewood, and plenty of leaf litter.
- Climbing equipment: Set up the container vertically with pieces of cork bark, branches with lichen, and vertical pieces of wood.
- Ventilation: Crucial. They need plenty of fresh air to prevent stagnant air, which is often fatal for this species. Cross-ventilation is recommended.
climate
- Temperature: Ideal between 22°C and 26°C. Avoid temperatures above 30°C for extended periods.
- Humidity: Keep the humidity high (70% – 90%). Ensure a moist side with moss and a slightly drier side (a 50/50 or 70/30 distribution).
food
- Basis: Leaf litter (oak/beech) and white rot wood form the main feed.
- Complementary feeding: Vegetables (carrot, zucchini, sweet potato) and fruit.
- Protein & Calcium: Protein regularly (fish food, dried shrimp) and ensure that a source of calcium (cuttlefish bone or eggshell) is always present for a healthy molt.
Behavior & Experience
- Visibility: Unlike many other species, Ember Bees are very active during the day and show themselves frequently on the setup.
- Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced. They are sensitive to fluctuations in ventilation and humidity.
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