Cubaris sp. ‘White Shark’ is a small tricolor isopod with the same cute face as the rest of the Cubaris isopods. Plus it is easy to care for and it is prolific.
Origin: Thailand
Scientific name: Cubaris sp.
Morph name: White SharkSize: adults reach a length of 8 mm.
Activity: mostly night active.
Terrarium: keep ⅔ moist with moss, pieces of rotting white wood and also decaying leaves. Check out also our premium substrate.
Temperature: 24 – 28°C
Humidity: 55 – 70%
Diet: fruits, veggies, greens, fish-food, decaying leaves. Rotting white wood should be plenty, molting of invertebrates and reptiles. As most Cubaris isopods they also love moss and lichens. They will enjoy a slightly higher protein-based diet, at least 2x times a week. Be sure to check out our Protein mix foods. Also don’t forget a calcium source (cuttlefish bone, limestone & oyster seashell, limestone rock) to keep them healthy.
Difficulty: easy to moderate.
Reproduction rate: prolific.
Growth rate: normal.
