Cubaris sp. "Pak Chong Red"

Cubaris sp. "Pak Chong Red" — a stunning tropical isopod from Thailand with deep reddish tones that bring vibrant colour to any collection. These moderately hardy invertebrates can roll into a protective ball when threatened and are ideal for intermediate to advanced keepers.

Maintain temperatures between 22–26°C with humidity levels of 60–80% using a moisture gradient. House them in a well-ventilated container with 7–10 cm of nutrient-rich substrate combining coconut fibre, decaying wood, and leaf litter. Provide hiding spots with bark pieces or cork tubes.

Feed a varied diet of decaying leaves, white rotting wood, and vegetables such as carrot or squash. Supplement with protein a couple of times weekly and always offer a calcium source like cuttlefish bone.

Colonies reproduce steadily but not rapidly, rewarding patient keepers with strong, healthy groups over time.

Shipped as juveniles, mixed.

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