🐚 Benefits of Shells for Isopods & Millipedes
Natural source of calcium and minerals
Adding shells to your bioactive enclosure provides more than just decoration — they play an important role in the health and stability of your isopod and millipede colonies.
 
🌿 Why Use Shells
🦴 1. Excellent Calcium Source
Shells (especially cuttlebone and crushed marine shells) are rich in calcium carbonate, which supports strong exoskeleton growth and helps prevent molting issues.
 
🔁 2. Encourages Natural Foraging
Isopods and millipedes will graze on the shells, mimicking their natural behavior of consuming calcium-rich organic matter in the wild.
 
🌍 3. Supports Molting & Reproduction
Calcium is vital during and after molting, helping individuals reform a strong new exoskeleton and supporting egg production in breeding colonies.
 
🪵 4. Long-Lasting Mineral Source
Unlike powdered calcium, shells slowly release minerals over time — providing a consistent, low-maintenance supplement.
 
💧 5. Aesthetic & Functional
Shells enhance the natural look of a bioactive enclosure while maintaining proper pH and mineral balance in the substrate.
 
✅ Safe for all isopods, millipedes, and bioactive invertebrates
✅ 100% natural and chemical-free
✅ Simply scatter or bury lightly in substrate
 
1oz pot.