Description
The Cubaris murina “Glacier” isopod (sometimes called “Whiteout”) is admired for its cool, muted, ghostly white coloration. Shades of pale gray, silver, and off-white blend together to create a clean, elegant look unlike many warmer-toned Cubaris species.
Glaciers are hilarious to observe. They’re bold and active, yet startle easily. Their main defense mechanism seems to be running wildly when disturbed, though they can indeed conglobate (roll into a ball). They’re social, food-motivated creatures, with digestive tracts that reflect the color of whatever snacks they’ve recently devoured.
Breed Rate: Rapid
Origin: Isolated from a wild population in Florida, USA
Adult Size: 8-12 mm, .8-1.2 cm, .3-.5 in
Temperature: 70-80F
Habits: Reclusive burrowers that prefer dark, humid hiding areas. Calm and mostly nocturnal.
Husbandry: Moderately High Humidity (70-80%), 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
