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Panda King Isopod
IntermediateCubaris sp. "Panda King"
A popular Cubaris with striking black-and-white panda-like coloration. It is scientifically undescribed, so "Cubaris sp." is correct. A harmless detritivore that likes high humidity and calcium-rich substrate and breeds slowly.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
21〜26℃
Lifespan
About 2-3 years
Size
About 1-1.3 cm
Humidity
70〜85%
Diet
Mostly decaying leaves and wood, supplemented with vegetable scraps, a little protein, and calcium such as cuttlebone.
About
The Panda King Isopod is a popular Cubaris with striking black-and-white, panda-like coloration. It is scientifically undescribed, so "Cubaris sp." is correct, with origins in Southeast Asian limestone areas. A small (about 1-1.3cm) harmless detritivore that neither bites nor stings, it favors high humidity (70-85%) at 21-26C and calcium-rich substrate, and breeds slowly, making it an intermediate-level species.
Basic Info
Origin
Thought to originate from limestone regions of Southeast Asia
Lifespan
About 2-3 years
Size
About 1-1.3 cm
Temperature
21〜26℃
Humidity
70〜85%
Diet
Mostly decaying leaves and wood, supplemented with vegetable scraps, a little protein, and calcium such as cuttlebone.
Care Guide
Habitat
Use a ventilated tub with leaf litter, rotten wood, and limestone to hold humidity.
Temp & Humidity
Maintain 21-26C and high humidity with a damp-to-dry gradient.
References & Sources
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