Cubaris sp. ‘Penguin’, isopods for sale
Cubaris sp. ‘Penguin’, isopod information
Origin: Thailand, SE Asia.
Scientific name: Cubaris sp.
Trade name: Penguin
Variety name synonyms: White Side; Pinguin.
Family: Armadillidae
Common name: N/A
Isopoda World List: genus Cubaris
Cubaris sp. ‘Penguin’ is a common entry level Cubaris isopod that is easy to care for, and thus it is suitable for beginners. It is rather shy and secretive and it might take a little time to establish a stable breeding colony. I have also seen it as ‘White Side’ and ‘Pinguin’.
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Cubaris sp. ‘Penguin’, isopod care
Size: adults may reach a length of 10 mm.
Activity: mostly night active.
Terrarium: keep ⅓ moist with moss, pieces of rotting white wood and also decaying leaves. Check out also our premium substrate.
Temperature: 20 – 28°C
Humidity: 55 – 70%; they are adaptable.
Diet: fruits, veggies, greens, fish-food, forest moss, decaying leaves, lichen, rotting white wood, molting of invertebrates and reptiles. They will enjoy a slightly higher protein-based diet, at least 2x times a week. Be sure to check out our Protein mix foods. They prefer less fresh leaves. Also don’t forget a calcium source (cuttlefish bone, limestone & oyster seashell, limestone rock) to keep them healthy.
Difficulty: easy
Reproduction rate: moderately prolific.
Growth rate: normal to slow.
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