Description
The Porcellio dilatatus, commonly known as Giant Canyon Isopods, is an impressive and highly versatile isopod species featuring large size and exceptional adaptability. This robust isopod displays substantial size and hardy nature, making it an excellent clean-up crew that is tolerant of a wide variety of conditions, creating one of the most reliable and functional bioactive cleanup species available in the hobby.
This species reaches a size of 0.75–1 inch at maturity. Known for its large impressive size, exceptional tolerance of various conditions, excellent clean-up crew capabilities, hardy nature, ease of care, and versatile adaptability, the Giant Canyon Isopod is a prized specimen for keepers who appreciate reliable, functional isopods that thrive in diverse bioactive setups and environmental conditions.
Key Features:
- Excellent clean-up crew for bioactive enclosures
- Tolerant of a wide variety of conditions
- Large impressive size reaching 0.75–1 inch in length
- Exceptionally hardy and adaptable species
- Thrives in diverse environmental conditions
- Peaceful and great for bioactive setups
- Reliable and functional cleanup species
- Easy care requirements
- Great for beginners and experienced keepers
- Beginner care level
- Live arrival guarantee with safe, discreet shipping
Perfect for keepers seeking a large, reliable clean-up crew isopod that tolerates a wide variety of conditions and thrives in diverse bioactive setups. Each culture is carefully prepared and comes with comprehensive care information to ensure long-term success with this versatile and hardy species.
Photo credit to Carlos Michaelsen


