How difficult is it to keep Pak Chong Isopod?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Pak Chong Isopod?

The ideal temperature for Pak Chong Isopod is 24〜26℃. Recommended humidity is 75〜80%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Pak Chong Isopod?

The average lifespan of Pak Chong Isopod is 2-3 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Pak Chong Isopod get?

Pak Chong Isopod typically reaches About 15mm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Pak Chong Isopod?

The price of Pak Chong Isopod varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Pak Chong Isopod

Q: What should I feed Pak Chong Isopod?

Pak Chong Isopod feeds on: Decaying leaves and wood as the staple, with occasional vegetable and a modest pinch of protein; cuttlebone or crushed limestone stays in permanently. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Intermediate

Cubaris sp. "Pak Chong"

An undescribed pill isopod from the Pak Chong district of Thailand. A soft blue-grey body, crisp white trim on each segment and a warm orange-to-red rear make three clear zones, with the same colour sometimes flashing across the face.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

24〜26℃

Lifespan

2-3 years

Size

About 15mm

Humidity

75〜80%

Diet

Decaying leaves and wood as the staple, with occasional vegetable and a modest pinch of protein; cuttlebone or crushed limestone stays in permanently

About

Cubaris sp. 'Pak Chong' is an undescribed pill isopod collected from the limestone karst around Pak Chong in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. The central body runs a soft blue-grey, each segment is trimmed with a crisp white frill, and the rear glows a warm orange to red, with the occasional flash of the same colour across the face. The three clear zones are often likened to the markings of a Bernese mountain dog. Adults are about 15mm and conglobate at the first sign of disturbance. Colour intensity varies between animals, which gives keepers something to select for over generations. The seller treats this line as the same species as the Rubber Ducky and as the parent stock behind the Cherry Blossom morph. Use a deep living substrate of flake soil blended with rotted hardwood and a little topsoil, keep calcium permanently available, and layer the top with leaf litter and cork bark. Breeding is slow but dependable, with small broods a couple of months after conditions settle.

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