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White Shark Isopod
IntermediateCubaris sp. "White Shark"
A dwarf pill isopod of about 8mm from the lime-rich country of Thailand. The orange front, pale midsection and dark blue-black rear read like a shark in silhouette when it curls. It is hardy and prolific by Cubaris standards.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
24〜28℃
Lifespan
1.5-2 years
Size
About 8mm
Humidity
60〜80%
Diet
Leaf litter and white-rotted wood as the base, vegetable once or twice a week and regular protein, with crushed limestone or cuttlebone always available
About
Cubaris sp. 'White Shark' is an undescribed pill isopod from the lime-rich tropical habitats of Thailand, and a true dwarf at around 8mm fully grown. The bright orange front, pale midsection and dark blue-black rear line up so that a curled animal reads like the silhouette of a shark, which is where the trade name comes from. Colour deepens with age and good feeding, so newly arrived juveniles look paler than settled adults. It sits at the forgiving end of the genus and multiplies quickly, which makes it a common first step into Cubaris. It burrows enthusiastically, so give 7-10cm of substrate built on flake soil, white-rotted hardwood and organic topsoil with crushed limestone worked all the way through. A coco coir or peat base feeds nothing and leaves the calcium short for clean moults, and standing water at the bottom is the quickest way to lose a dwarf colony.
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Lifespan of the White Shark Isopod
The White Shark Isopod lives 1.5-2 years.
Size of the White Shark Isopod
The White Shark Isopod grows to About 8mm.
Temperature & humidity for the White Shark Isopod
The ideal temperature for the White Shark Isopod is 24〜28℃. Ideal humidity is 60〜80%.
Keep it warm at 24-28C, with the upper end favouring breeding, and hold a 60-80% humidity gradient rather than a uniformly soaked tub.
Basic Info
Origin
Thailand (lime-rich tropical habitat)
Care Specifications
PeacefulGroupBreeding: Easy
Sources: PostPods White Shark Isopods (size, temperature, humidity, substrate) / Insektenliebe Cubaris spec. 'White Shark' (substrate, calcium)
References & Sources
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Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed)
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