Healthy, established colonies from a breeder in the Netherlands.
€85,00 : 5x isopods
€160,00 : 10x isopods
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Listed for sale are mixed size CB isopods; young or subadults, not mancae.
Cubaris sp. ‘Opal’, isopod information > care > photos > video
Origin: Thailand.
Scientific name: Cubaris sp.
Trade name: Opal.
Basionym: N/A
Synonyms: N/A
Family: Armadillidae
Common name: N/A
Isopoda World List: genus Cubaris
The Cubaris sp. ‘Opal’ is a breathtaking, highly sought-after isopod prized by collectors for its iridescent, gemstone-like sheen and striking pastel banding. Originating from limestone-rich environments in Thailand, this remarkable detritivore thrives when provided with a precise moisture gradient and a strictly calcium-rich diet, making it a highly rewarding focus for intermediate to advanced keepers. Unlike more skittish isopods, the ‘Opal’ is known for its bold, passive personality, allowing you to truly observe and appreciate their unique beauty once they settle into their environment.
Cubaris sp. ‘Opal’. isopod care
Size: adults may reach a length of 12 – 14 mm.
Activity: nighttime; they are relatively bold and passive, and less prone to tightly rolling up into an armored ball when disturbed compared to other Cubaris species.
Terrarium: keep ¼ moist to create a distinct moisture gradient, using forest moss, pieces of tree bark or cork bark and also decaying leaves over a deep substrate. High cross-ventilation is also required. Check out also our premium substrate and ultra premium substrate.
Temperature: 22 – 26°C
Humidity: 70 – 80%.
Diet: decaying leaves, white rotten wood, mushrooms, fruits, veggies, greens, fish-food, forest moss, lichen, gammarus shrimp. They will enjoy occasional high-protein treats. Be sure to check out our Cubaris protein boost. Also don’t forget a mandatory calcium source (calcium triple boost, cuttlefish bone, limestone & oyster seashell, limestone rock) to keep them healthy and aid their molts.
Difficulty: intermediate to advanced.
Reproduction rate: slow.
Growth rate: slow.
Lifespan: 2 to 3 years for CBB isopods.
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