Crabby Isopods

Named for their chunky, crab-like look and orange-brown tones. A sturdy Cubaris that settles in well once it has a moisture gradient and plenty of decaying wood.

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Data sheet

• Scientific nameCubaris sp. "Crabby"
• Adult sizeup to 1–1.3 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 Crabby isopods

• Give them plenty of rotting hardwood to graze.
• A moisture gradient lets them pick their spot.
• Calcium (cuttlebone) should always be available.
• 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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