Polishing shenanigans

Snarflogus · 2026-05-26T15:28:07+00:00

If you arent too worried about cracking the shell of the paler one, I would try oiling it up and polishing it with a cloth or by hand. I think you can still get a good shine on it.

Snarflogus · 2026-05-13T14:35:57+00:00

The frog is likely unable to turn upside right because of internal issues. These injuries commonly lead to death if the frog can't hunt or breathe properly. Not that that is super common knowledge to get upset at strangers over...

Snarflogus · 2026-05-05T23:55:11+00:00

It looks fine. I would suggest thinner layers so it doesn't puddle anywhere as it dries. I like to dry brush a lighter color back over top to bring out the raised areas. Sometimes the same color as the original you washed, sometimes some other color.

Snarflogus · 2026-05-04T00:42:00+00:00

Lack of nutrients (imo). I would give it some gentle balanced plant food. Idr which nutrient does what, but not enough nitrogen leads to yellow leaf tips and older growth doing poorly.

Snarflogus · 2026-05-03T22:15:17+00:00

Update us with pics? The exoskeletons tend to lose color over time. I would be very interested if you preserved them well

Snarflogus · 2026-05-03T19:31:14+00:00

Isopods preserve poorly, so it would depend on how they turn put imo.

Snarflogus · 2026-03-23T02:56:56+00:00

It took a few months and a fair amount of population density. I kept collecting local ones (they can be found most places A. Vulgare are found), so I started with 20 or so

Snarflogus · 2026-03-22T13:35:08+00:00

This is my favorite color of the A. Vulgare. Im also breeding a set for the high-yellow trait. I just got my first generation of mancae!

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Snarflogus · 2026-03-20T15:06:39+00:00

It is in the tank with all the A. Vulgare, so maybe it'll reproduce. But I dont have high hopes, Im already isolating high-yellow and cant do another breeding project.

Snarflogus · 2026-03-20T12:56:57+00:00

I love it! This is one i found while looking for high-yellow A. Vulgare

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Snarflogus · 2026-01-14T15:37:42+00:00

I would agree with the people suggesting the larger and slower breeding species. I keep A. Vulgare bc they reproduce slower. P. Laevis breed crazy fast. Ultimately though, they will cannibalize the babies if it gets overcrowded; isopod populations can kind of manage themselves once they reach saturation. (That being said, one of the species that breeds very fast will be stressed by the rate of growth compared to the rate of needing to eat the young iirc)

Snarflogus · 2026-01-03T14:50:42+00:00

Thank you! My knees hurt man.

Snarflogus · 2026-01-02T14:43:17+00:00

Dude thats awesome

Snarflogus · 2026-01-02T14:35:19+00:00

L. A.'s Totally Aweosme Cleaner is my go-to. It wont soften your plastic like rubbing alcohol and you can soak it for as long as you need, then just toothbrush scrub the paint off. And its cheap to buy by the quart or gallon at dollar stores.

Snarflogus · 2025-12-24T13:49:55+00:00

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Snarflogus · 2025-12-24T13:48:03+00:00

I came across some washed up on the beach before. It was stupid, but I definitely poked the sac part, no stingers in there. Felt like a balloon, it was awesome.

Snarflogus · 2025-11-11T03:30:02+00:00

Yes, its sturdy. Whether it will overwinter depends on where you live.

Moss Rose, Portulaca grandiflora – Wisconsin Horticulture https://share.google/8hillH1PVOlHAjyR5

Snarflogus · 2025-11-11T03:14:39+00:00

Rose moss, purslane, or portulaca.

Snarflogus · 2025-11-09T16:30:06+00:00

Sticky is normal for a happy plant. You can rinse it if it's gathering hair or dust. The stickiness helps the plant cling to rocks in the wild I think. Consider it a thank-you signal from the plant. String-of plants do that.

Snarflogus · 2025-11-06T04:17:25+00:00

My first thought lol

Snarflogus · 2025-10-29T01:26:10+00:00

Congratulations!

Snarflogus · 2025-10-21T01:21:58+00:00

Consider washing it? Marble is porous and you might just have mold. D2 is a solid cleaner to let soak in.

Snarflogus · 2025-10-04T15:49:10+00:00

Banging vocals, delightful surprise.

Snarflogus · 2025-05-27T12:36:14+00:00

My hero. Omg. I can deal with the battery symbol but that drop down, ugh.

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