Cubaris sp "Panda King" – Captive-Bred

Cubaris sp "Panda King" is a classic and highly popular Cubaris species, recognised for its bold black-and-white striped colouring that gives it a panda-like appearance. Small, almost “cute” in size, these isopods are an excellent entry-level Cubaris species and a fantastic choice for keepers who want to progress into more advanced Cubaris later on.

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, rewarding keepers with more activity over time.

Care Information

• Size: Juveniles/mixed sizes
• Diet: Rotting hardwood, leaf litter (oak, beech, maple, chestnut), and lichen form the staple diet. Supplement regularly with calcium (cuttlefish bone, limestone, or powdered calcium carbonate) and occasional protein-rich treats (e.g. fish flakes, shrimp pellets, vegetables such as squash, carrot, 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, please get in contact.

🌿 Add the hardy and fast-breeding Panda King isopods to your collection today – the perfect starter Cubaris!🌿