Cubaris sp "Amber Ducky"

Native to Thailand, Cubaris sp. "Amber Ducky" is a beautiful tropical isopod with warm honey-orange colouring and a rich, plum-coloured saddle across its back. Its glossy, almost translucent appearance gives it the look of polished amber, making it one of the more eye-catching members of the Ducky family.

Like the famous Rubber Ducky, this species has an adorable duck-shaped face, but Amber Ducky is a separate species rather than a colour morph. Its golden colouring and contrasting dark saddle make it instantly recognisable.

These lovely little isopods are particularly attractive under natural light, which brings out their warm amber tones. A wonderful choice for collectors looking to add something colourful and a little unusual to their tropical isopod collection.

Care Information

• Size: Mixed sizes.
• Diet: Rotting hardwood, leaf litter (oak, beech, maple, chestnut, Asian species), and lichen form the staple diet. Supplement regularly with calcium (cuttlefish bone, limestone, or powdered calcium carbonate), protein-rich treats (fish flakes, shrimp pellets) and vegetables (squash, carrot, zucchini, or sweet potato).
• Temperature: 20–26 °C.
• Humidity: 70-80%. Requires a high humidity like most Thai species. Maintain a moist/dry gradient: one side humid with moss or damp substrate, the other drier. Mist lightly or use a dropper every week to maintain stability without waterlogging.
• Ventilation: Provide good cross-ventilation to prevent stagnation, while keeping humidity stable.
• Substrate: Substrate minimum ~5cm deep mix, organic soil, flake soil, rotting wood, sphagnum moss, and leaf litter. Add cork bark and hardwood pieces for shelter.
• Enclosure: 3L Braplast tub or larger. For growing colonies 5L and 11L tubs may be more suitable.

Isopods are shipped securely in ventilated tubs with damp moss for safe travel.

Note: If you are interested in larger quantities than those listed, or want any advise, please get in contact!