Amethyst Isopods

Subtle purple-grey tones that shimmer under the right light. A lovely, steady Cubaris for a growing collection.

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Data sheet

• Scientific nameCubaris sp. "Amethyst"
• Adult sizeup to 1–1.2 cm
• OriginCaptive bred (CB) in Cornwall, UK
• DistributionSoutheast Asia
• Temperature22–26 °C
• HumidityHigh, with a moisture gradient
• Breeding rateModerate
• Care level★★★☆☆ (3/5, moderate)

How to keep Amethyst isopods

• Classic Cubaris setup: moisture gradient and lots of cork.
• Leaf litter should never run out.
• Ventilate well to avoid stagnant air.
• Feed leaf litter and decaying hardwood as a staple, with cuttlebone for calcium and a small pinch of protein (fish flakes or dried shrimp) once a week.
• Use a tub with small vents and deep organic substrate (topsoil, coco fibre, leaf litter), with cork bark for hides.

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