How many millipedes can I house in a 20 gallon high tank?

[sierraluck00]

Hello! I recently acquired a 20 gallon high tank in which I have about 5”-6” depth of substrate for ivory millipedes. I am trying to turn this into a bioactive tank as well, I have live plants and I recently introduced springtails.
I am thinking about adding other species to cohabitate such as flame leg millipedes, bumblebee and scarlet millipedes. How many can I put in there without overcrowding? I currently have about 9 ivories, both male and female, so those will probably breed as well.

 

[ThatOneInvertNoob]

Depends. What are you using to stick the millipedes together?

 

[sierraluck00]

Depends. What are you using to stick the millipedes together?

I’m not sure if I understand this question, if you could clarify what it means to stick them together, sorry

 

[ThatOneInvertNoob]

I’m not sure if I understand this question, if you could clarify what it means to stick them together, sorry

Oh, I was completely joking. See, you said house them together and my mind just went to a house made of millipedes.

 

[sierraluck00]

Oh, I was completely joking. See, you said house them together and my mind just went to a house made of millipedes.

Oh my gosh, that flew over my head that’s funny

 

[Matts inverts]

What is the base size? 12x12 or 18x18 inch? I would probably only add 6 at most. I would have another tub ready because if they breed, you can separate or sell them. I personally would add a large live oak branch and add tilandsia air plants, Spanish moss, and some frog moss and make a southern Florida native millipede tank. Bumblebees are cool too.