CTWPets Crushed Oyster Shells For Isopods 100 Percent Natural Calcium Carbonate Supplement For Strong Exoskeletons And Healthy Molting 3 Ounces
Why you'll like it
- Promotes Healthy Molting — Provides essential calcium carbonate to help isopods shed their exoskeletons successfully without complications.
- Builds Strong Exoskeletons — Supports the development of durable, healthy shells for better overall invertebrate growth and vitality.
- Natural pH Buffer — Stabilizes terrarium substrate by neutralizing acidity caused by decomposing organic waste.
- Bioactive Ready — Specifically designed for clean-up crews and bioactive setups, allowing for easy, self-regulated feeding.
Product details
Description
Ensure the long-term health of your invertebrate colony with CTWPets Crushed Oyster Shells. This 100 percent natural calcium carbonate supplement is an essential addition to any bioactive terrarium, specifically formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of isopods, snails, and millipedes. In a captive environment, isopods often lack sufficient calcium, which is vital for building a durable exoskeleton and facilitating successful molting.
Without adequate supplementation, your colony may face soft shell issues, failed molts, and hindered development. These crushed shells act as a bioavailable mineral source, allowing your clean-up crew to graze as needed. Beyond direct nutrition, this supplement also serves as a beneficial pH buffer for your soil.
As organic matter decomposes within a vivarium, substrate can become acidic over time; the natural calcium carbonate helps neutralize this environment, fostering a healthier micro-habitat for your invertebrates. Dropy India brings you this premium, USA-imported supplement to ensure your terrarium inhabitants receive the highest quality care. With no artificial additives, fillers, or dyes, it provides a clean and effective way to maintain a thriving, bioactive enclosure.
Simply sprinkle a small amount into the habitat or place it in a feeding dish to support robust growth and vitality.
How to use
Sprinkle a small amount of crushed shells directly onto your bioactive terrarium substrate, or place the supplement in a small shallow feeding dish to allow your isopods to graze on it as needed.
Ingredients
100% Natural Crushed Oyster Shells (Calcium Carbonate)
As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.
Specifications
| Brand | CTWPets |
|---|---|
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
What is oyster shell calcium used for?
Oyster shell calcium is primarily used to provide a bioavailable source of calcium carbonate for invertebrates like isopods, snails, and hermit crabs. It is essential for their structural development, ensuring they can grow strong exoskeletons and complete their molting process safely.
What supplements do isopods need?
While isopods thrive on a base diet of decaying wood and leaf litter, they require calcium supplementation to maintain exoskeleton health. Protein sources are also often recommended to support colony growth and reproductive health.
Is oyster shell calcium good for plants?
Oyster shell calcium is a slow-release source of calcium that can help raise the pH of acidic soil. While it can be beneficial for some plants, it is primarily marketed as an animal nutritional supplement for vivarium use.
Are these CTWPets products authentic?
Yes, all products sold by Dropy India, including this CTWPets supplement, are authentic USA-imported goods. We source our inventory directly to ensure our customers receive genuine, high-quality supplies for their pets.
Can I use reptile calcium for isopods?
While some reptile calcium supplements may contain vitamins (like D3) that are unnecessary or potentially harmful for isopods, pure calcium carbonate is generally considered safe. However, natural crushed oyster shells are preferred by many keepers as they are free from additives and last longer in the enclosure.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.