{"product_id":"vitacal-cubes","title":"Vitacal Cubes – Calcium Support for Isopod","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVitacal Cubes – Calcium Support for Isopods\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitacal Cubes are a simple way to keep a dry calcium source available inside an isopod enclosure. Their main advantage is visibility: instead of disappearing into wet substrate or fresh food, the cubes stay on the surface where they are easy to place, easy to check, and easy for the colony to graze when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Vitacal Cubes Do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cubes work as a steady mineral support item rather than a short-term fix. They help provide ongoing calcium access for moulting and exoskeleton support, and they are practical to leave in place as part of routine enclosure maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they remain separate from the substrate, it is also easier to notice whether they are being used. A cube that is gradually worn down gives you a clearer signal than calcium mixed into the lower layers and lost from view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the cubes on the drier side of the enclosure, or in another area that stays dry enough for them to remain firm and usable. Keep them on the surface rather than burying them, and avoid placing them right beside wet food where they can soften and turn messy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey work best alongside a proper detritus base rather than in place of one. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leaf-litter\"\u003eLeaf litter\u003c\/a\u003e should still provide much of the enclosure's long-term grazing value, with calcium acting as steady support alongside that food base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere They Fit in a Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitacal Cubes are most useful in enclosures that already have a clear damp refuge and a usable drier area. If the whole tub stays evenly wet, surface calcium sources tend to soften too quickly and become harder to monitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are still working on moisture balance, the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/isopod-habitat-setup-guide\"\u003eisopod habitat setup guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains how to keep one area damp without soaking the whole enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen They Are Most Useful\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product suits keepers who want calcium to stay visible, separate from food, and easy to replace during routine checks. It can also be useful if you prefer to monitor whether the colony is grazing a mineral source directly rather than assuming it is getting enough from the substrate alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey tend to be less practical in setups where surface items rarely stay dry for long. In that case, fixing the enclosure's moisture pattern usually matters more than adding extra supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurying the cubes:\u003c\/strong\u003e this makes them harder to access and usually causes them to break down faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacing them in the wettest area:\u003c\/strong\u003e saturated substrate or damp moss can soften them too quickly and turn them messy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsing calcium instead of enclosure basics:\u003c\/strong\u003e calcium supports a colony, but it does not replace a real food base, workable airflow, or a proper wet-to-dry pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaving them mixed with fresh food:\u003c\/strong\u003e wet feeding spots foul more quickly, and calcium is easier to keep usable when it stays separate and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good fit if you want a straightforward way to keep mineral access available without dusting food or mixing powder through the enclosure. It is especially handy for keepers who want something visible and easy to check during normal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you also use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropical-springtails\"\u003etropical springtails\u003c\/a\u003e in humid enclosures, they can help with leftover food and damp feeding areas, but they do not replace a dedicated calcium source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Vitacal Cubes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitacal Cubes make calcium support easy to position, easy to monitor, and easier to keep out of the wettest parts of the enclosure. For a broader look at how calcium fits into diet and mineral support, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/isopod-care-husbandry\/best-calcium-sources-for-isopods\"\u003ebest calcium sources for isopods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isopods.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"50","offer_id":56526509605244,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":56526509638012,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"200","offer_id":56526509670780,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"400","offer_id":56526509703548,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/2423\/8460\/files\/Isopods-co-uk-Image-Coming-Soon.png?v=1775130623","url":"https:\/\/www.isopods.co.uk\/products\/vitacal-cubes","provider":"Isopods.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}