Cubaris sp "Panda King"

Cubaris sp "Panda King" is a highly popular Cubaris species, recognised for its bold black-and-white striped colouring that gives it a panda-like appearance. These isopods are an excellent entry-level Cubaris species.

Hardy and very fast-breeding once established, Panda Kings thrive in humid, tropical-style setups. Although they can be shy and reclusive at first, often burrowing into the substrate or hiding under cork bark, they become more visible as their numbers grow.

These isopods are captive-bred (CB).

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. Room temperature is usually fine
• Humidity: 80–90%. Loves wet conditions. 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. This species likes to dig. 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!