Description
The Cubaris sp. “Green Laser” isopod earns its name from the faint green iridescence that appears across parts of its body under proper lighting. Combined with their dark coloration and classic Cubaris shape, they have a unique, almost futuristic appearance with a laser stripe down their back.
Like most Cubaris species, Green Lasers are shy but once comfortable will explore their enclosure. They thrive in humid, stable environments with plenty of hiding spaces, and do best when left relatively undisturbed. Because of their need for high moisture and moderate ventilation, they’re best for intermediate to advanced keepers.
Breed Rate: Slow
Origin: Thailand
Adult Size: 10-14 mm, 1-1.4 cm, .4-.6 in
Temperature: 72-82F
Habits: Curious yet reclusive. Calm and delicate. Burrowers that explore once comfortable and established.
Husbandry: High Humidity (70-90%), Moderate Ventilation, Damp and Deep Substrate, 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
