Description
The Cubaris “Citrus” isopod is a vibrant morph of the “Panda King” isopod, ranging from golden yellow to rich orange coloration. Their smooth armored bodies and tropical palette give them a lively appearance against mosses or dark substrate.
Citrus isopods prefer humid, stable conditions with plenty of cork bark, leaf litter, and soft substrate for burrowing. While generally shy, healthy colonies may frequently emerge during feeding or at night.
Breed Rate: Moderate
Origin: Thailand, Vietnam & Malaysia
Adult Size: 10-15 mm, 1-1.5 cm, .4-.6 in
Temperature: 72-80F
Habits: Calm, nocturnal burrowers that prefer humid hiding spaces but may become more visible in established colonies. Citrus isopods can conglobate, or roll into a ball, to protect themselves when threatened.
Husbandry: Moderate-High Humidity (60-80%), Deep Substrate with a Moisture Gradient, Live Moss, Offer Plenty of Cover like Flat/Cork Bark, Leaf Litter, Wood Rot, Limestone, and Seed Pods (Magnolia, Sweet Gum, Lotus)
Primary Diet: Decaying Organic Matter, Leaf Litter, and Wood Rot
Supplemental Diet: Fish Flakes, Dried Shrimp, Cuttlebone or Egg Shells, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Butternut Squash, Freeze-Dried Peas, Dried or Dead Insects, Zucchini, Cucumber, Commercial Food like Repashy Morning Wood
