Armadillidium Gestroi T Positive Albino

Armadillidium Gestroi is a large robust isopod and is among the handful that are pleasantly daytime active. This ultra rare albino variant has a beautiful caramel colored base with it’s classic high yellow spots being even brighter thanks to it’s genetic disposition. They are truly unique and their striking appearance is something that has to be seen in person to fully appreciate. This been a long time project here at the factory and we’re thrilled to be at a place we can now offer these exceptional specimens for your collection (contingent on current availability)!

Care for T+ Albino Gestroi is no different than it’s common wild type counterpart. This popular isopod is a bit of a tank, but the average 6 quart or small glass aquarium is fine for a starter culture amount of 12-20 individuals. Just know you will likely be needing to upgrade or make other plans sooner than later once they start producing offspring.

Average room temperature is fine for this species. A. Gestroi prefers a temperate environment, but slightly higher on the moist side. Good ventilation is key with this species as you do not want a completely semi tropical enclosure. Around one third to half of the enclosure should have damp (not wet) sphagnum moss with the remainder being a bit on the dry side, but not completely lacking some level of moisture. Their primary diet is dried leaf litter and soft decayed wood which should always be available in abundance. They also enjoy veggies like squash, carrots, radishes and similar. These can be added on a supplemental basis a few times a week. Other supplemental options such as commercial isopod powdered food like Repashy are also devoured without hesitation. Armadillidium Gestroi isopods also need some protein in their diets. Options like freeze dried minnows, shrimp, fish pellets, fish flakes and other protein based food sources work well. Be sure to feed these on the drier side as they can spoil quickly in humid environments and attract unwanted pests. 

Armadillidium Gestroi T+ is a generally easy isopod to keep. They’re not extremely sensitive and fairly tolerable to typical new keeper mistakes and learning curves. They will reproduce readily once established and is an all around rewarding species for any collection. See our full care guide for Armadillidium Gestroi which has comprehensive expanded details for all care aspects of this showy isopod species!

Quick Facts

• Origin: France and Italy
• Family Classification: Armadillidiidae > Armadillidium > Gestroi
• Size: Average is around 0.75 inches with large adults reaching 0.80+ inches
• Activity level: Generally outgoing and daytime active
• Difficulty: Easy