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    I just noticed that my tank with by big Rana Aurora in it has pillbugs scattered throughout. hopsin seems to enjoy eating them, for his size they are just a tiny little snack. though so he gets crickets (gut loaded) too. Im going to be changing substrate very soon so they will probably dissapear then, however I just wanted to make sure this wasn't an issue that required immediate attention.

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    Pill bugs are great source of calcium.
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    :And they are awesome at cleaning the waste up in the tank.
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    Well in that case, I will make sure to preserve enough of their population to recolonize the new substrate. I was wondering why the poo would get smaller if I didnt get to it soon after Hopsin lets it go. Can i just leave some of his droppings in there as a food source for the pillbugs?

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    Yes, as long as you have enough "cleaners" to keep up with the waste.
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    Well in that case, I will make sure to preserve enough of their population to recolonize the new substrate. I was wondering why the poo would get smaller if I didnt get to it soon after Hopsin lets it go. Can i just leave some of his droppings in there as a food source for the pillbugs?
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