Should I get cuttlefish bone for a millipede

[Spencer Kalinoski]

I was watching videos on youtube and one caught my eye (It was sometime ago and I don’t have the link) it said something about getting cuttlefish bone for invertebrates. Is it good to get cuttlefish bone for millipedes?

 

[maggiedonut]

you should definitely give them some form of calcium, i personally just sprinkle calcium powder in their tank but i’ve heard cuttlebone works as well.

 

[Arthroverts]

You can use it, but it has been shown that it has negligible affects on millipede health. I haven't used a calcium source for any of my millipedes in years, and they are breeding and gaining size quite quickly. Therefore, save your money and buy some more millipedes !

Hope this helps,

Arthroverts

 

[BuzzSwole]

I use crushed dry egg shells. Millipedes couldn’t care but my isopods love it

 

[VolkswagenBug]

They don't necessarily require it, but it can be a slight help. If you already have some available, go ahead.
I'd recommend reptile calcium powder over cuttlebone though, as it doesn't have as pungent of a scent.

 

[chanda]

I sprinkle calcium powder in my millipede tank - and I also have some crushed eggshell mixed in with the substrate. I don't know if they really care or not, but at least it's available for them if they do need or want it.