Glacier Isopods

A frosty, see-through white morph of the hardy Cubaris murina. Clean icy tones that really stand out on dark bark and leaf litter, with all the toughness and fast breeding of the classic starter Cubaris.

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Data sheet

• Scientific nameCubaris murina "Glacier"
• Adult sizeup to 0.8–1 cm
• OriginCaptive bred (CB) in Cornwall, UK
• DistributionCaptive morph of the widespread C. murina
• Temperature22–26 °C
• HumidityMedium to high, with a drier end
• Breeding rateFast
• Care level★★☆☆☆ (2/5, easy)

How to keep Glacier isopods

• Hardy and forgiving: an ideal first Cubaris.
• Looks stunning against dark cork bark and leaf litter in display tubs.
• Breeds quickly: split the colony when it gets crowded.
• 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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