Choosing help

Cleanup Crew Finder

Answer a few setup questions and get practical guidance for choosing isopods, tropical springtails, or a combination.

Questionnaire

Match the culture to the enclosure.

This finder is guidance, not a guarantee. If an animal has special needs or vulnerable molting stages, message Bayou Born before ordering.

What type of enclosure is this for? What animal will live with them? Does the animal molt often or have soft vulnerable stages? Humidity range Temperature range Overall enclosure moisture Do you want visible isopods, hidden cleanup crew, or both? Main goal Protein appetite comfort level

Quick reference

What the finder considers

Powder Blues

Strong general cleanup crew, hardy, active, and a good all-around option.

Mixed Powders

Similar to powder blues, with more color variety for display value.

Floridians

Good for humid, lower-profile cleanup crew work with a natural look.

Tropical Springtails

Recommended with most bioactive setups, especially where mold or damp areas are a concern.

Dairy Cows

Good for bold display and heavy cleanup, but use caution with delicate molting animals.

Roly-polies

Classic option for a familiar, slower, rounded isopod look.