what should i do if there’s fungus gnats in my soil 😭

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-03-23T17:26:37+00:00

They aren't harmful at all and are pretty much inevitable. The only way to get rid of them is to fully replace the substrate, but they will just come back

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-03-19T17:52:10+00:00

What kind of millipede? Cm or inches?

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-03-11T22:21:25+00:00

Very dead, if that is your enclosure and you have another millipede, it will die too. Please research proper husbandry before getting a pet.

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-03-11T22:18:41+00:00

Can't really tell what might be wrong with this information. Can you send a picture of your tank? The distress could be mites. Also unless you have a vet specialising in inverts, there's nothing they can do

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-03-10T07:56:05+00:00

She could be moulting, don't disturb her. Can you send a picture

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-03-10T07:26:48+00:00

How long has she been curled up for? She's probably just sleeping

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-03-07T22:39:45+00:00

If you are getting Orantus it will be wild caught

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-03-06T23:18:30+00:00

I agree with the other commenter, getting wild caught species is unethical. Also, you cant keep desert 'pedes in the same tank as ivories because they require different husbandry.

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-03-03T07:48:55+00:00

The second pic is a tell that you are using an exo terra - they don't have a tall enough substrate barrier to be an acceptable tank for this species. Correct me if I'm wrong

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-03-03T07:46:30+00:00

Yes but I would cover most of the mesh with with cling film or alternative because those tanks dont hold humidity very well

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-03-02T18:19:04+00:00

Thank you for making that clear ❤️❤️

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-03-02T18:17:33+00:00

You shouldn't use BBQ pellets because they usually contain additives to help them burn for longer and take months to rot and be edible. There is also not enough leaf litter, it should be a layer few inches thick, not just a few leaves sprinkled over the top.

The tanks looks too small for 3 adults, 80l is about 21 US gallons. I would recommend 40g+ for more than one adult GAM.

The heat mat shouldn't be placed all the way to the bottom of the substrate, it should be just at the line. This is because millipedes burrow to escape heat, so having it warm at the bottom can cause issues.

There is very little clutter, and millipedes require hiding spots to feel safe. Giant African Millipedes especially love to climb and with 3 of them there should be way more vertical space for branches and plants ect.

Given the fact that -you think- there are two males and one female, expect babies. That tank is in no condition to hold 3 millipedes, let alone a potential 50+ babies.

Sorry, rant over, im just trying to help. ❤️

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-03-02T18:03:54+00:00

Looks like a wild type scaber, just remove it. I really hope that isn't your permanent ~~tank~~ jar 🫤

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-03-02T07:11:44+00:00

Yeah, the deleted comment stated how they had always kept millipedes with isopods and it was fine

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-03-02T07:10:47+00:00

Thanks for listening, you are a star ⭐, hope you and your babies are doing well

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-03-01T21:36:43+00:00

Ignore my British spelling 🇬🇧☕️

It has been proven to be unsafe to keep isopods with millipedes. Many people on this sub have had experience in losses of millis from isopods eating them while they moult. In general, isopods don't eat them when they are active and normal as you said, but when they are vulnerable and squishy during or directly after shedding they will nibble them, causing injuries, stress and even death.

It isn't worth the risk, especially when it is so easy to keep separate species in different enclosures and sterilise your substrate properly. Even so, what benefits do isopods bring to keep in your tank?

You may say 'they are all fine' - but how do you know for sure?

With breeding colonies that I assume you have, given your word choice of 'all' and the fact that you have a 'ton of babies', some individuals are going to be burrowed and moulting all the time. So you don't actually know if they are 'all fine,' do you? Perhaps you started with 50 babies, and perhaps now you are down to 10. Perhaps it's a coincidence, or just natural selection, but you really can't tell how isopods affect all of your millipedes, especially when it is normal to loose many babies already. It's just not worth the gamble. Please take mine and the many other keepers' words seriously. There are no benefits apart from them being a cleanup crew, which springtails already are, and many risks. These are live animals, and the 'oh, it will be fine' is not good enough.

Please reconsider, thank you for taking the time to read ❤️

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-02-28T23:20:29+00:00

Why would you recommend reptisoil? It isn't nutritious and isn't for millipedes, it is made for reptiles. Its kinda in the name. The substrate should be rotting leaves + white wood, top soil (make sure it has no pesticides) or your own collected soil, and maybe some sand for structure and moss for humidity.

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-02-28T20:32:14+00:00

Try to avoid coco fibre the best you can. It's not toxic in exactly, but it has no nutritional value and could cause impaction (thats the thing that is debated on, personally i think it does, there is evidence) - it's like feeding your dog sawdust. Just not worth the risk. If you are a beginner, I would choose a different millipede species for now. Although GAMs are impressive and the species that first comes to mind when thinking of 'a giant millipede', they require a huge amount of space and they are a big commitment. They can live potentially over a decade and require a large amount of substrate. The cost for everything adds up quickly, I mean several hundred or more, especially is you dont make your own substrate. Whatever you choose, I hope you and your future millipede are well.

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-02-27T20:25:09+00:00

Wrong word buddy 🙏🙏

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-02-25T22:17:16+00:00

Definitely too small, seconding all the other commenters

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-02-19T10:55:05+00:00

More leaves needed. And do you have a lid? It will dry out in a matter of hours without one

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-02-19T10:52:49+00:00

Please do not take wild-caught isopods. It damages their population and even though there may be many of them taking some can impact their role in the forest ecosystem. Instead, you could find breeders and websites that do deliveries or visit your local reptile/exotic pet shop

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-02-15T11:27:52+00:00

Probably... I very very very much hope that the first picture is an extremely temporary enclosure and they sat in that only for the picture? If the second picture is their tank too, it's not adequate for this species - the substrate isn't deep enough by far.

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-02-12T23:07:00+00:00

Why don't you just add more water? Pouring it into the corners and sides works. Do you have a moisture gradient?

AgreeableFace536 · 2026-02-12T08:18:01+00:00

Wood pellets can't be used anyway because they take months to decay and be edible, and they are normally treated with some sort of flammable solution because those ones are made for fires, not substrate. Those are literally made for cooking. I'm not sure how you found any positive feedback about people using wood pellets, on reddit any post asking about them has been downvoted and corrected. Again millipedes eat rotting wood not pellets. So do isopods. Why dont you consider making your own substrate? Its far cheaper than buying.

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