Description
Technical Data Sheet: Cubaris murina glacier Isopod
Scientific Name: Cubaris murina glacier
Family: Armadillidae
Common Name: Cubaris Murina Glacier Isopod
Main Characteristics
- Size: Adults reach between 8-10 mm in length.
- Coloration: Features a white or light gray color, resembling ice or glaciers, with uniform tones that make them visually appealing.
- Shape: Oval body capable of rolling completely into a ball for protection.
Natural Habitat
- Origin: Tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.
- Conditions: Humid and shaded environments, such as forest floors or areas with abundant decomposing leaf litter.
Care Parameters
- Humidity: 70-90%. The substrate must always remain moist but not waterlogged.
- Temperature: 22-28 °C (72-82 °F), avoiding abrupt changes.
- Lighting: Low or indirect light, as they prefer dark environments.
- Substrate: Rich organic soil like coconut fiber, leaf litter, and sphagnum moss.
Diet
- Omnivorous-detritivorous. Their diet includes:
- Dry leaves (oak, beech).
- Fresh fruits and vegetables (zucchini, carrots).
- Calcium supplements (cuttlefish bone or crushed eggshell).
Behavior and Reproduction
- Behavior: Calm and gregarious species, often forming large colonies in captivity.
- Reproduction: They reproduce easily under optimal conditions. Females carry their offspring in a ventral pouch until they hatch.
Uses and Benefits
- Ideal for terrariums and paludariums as part of the clean-up crew.
- Contribute to the recycling of organic matter in closed ecosystems.
Additional Notes
- They are non-toxic and pose no risk to other terrarium inhabitants.
- Avoid overcrowding by providing sufficient space and food.
Warning: This isopod requires specific care to thrive, making it unsuitable for beginners without prior knowledge of isopod care.
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