Cubaris spec. “Rubber Ducky”

Brief description:

The ground color is dark brown. The 1st segment and the pleon are yellow. The legs and antennae of this species are dark brown. This color constellation and the “duck face” give the Isopod the name “Rubber Ducky”.

Cubaris spec. “Rubber Ducky lives in the tropical regions of Thailand. Therefore, a humidity of 70-80% should be maintained. To maintain the humidity, the substrate can be covered with leaves, moss, bark or similar. Cubaris spec. “Rubber Ducky” is sensitive to stagnant air. Sufficient ventilation should therefore be provided despite the high humidity.

The organic material contained in the substrate is used as food, as well as additional food such as vegetables, fruit and isopod food. A large layer of leaves on the substrate is often used as a feeding and hiding place. The species regularly spends time on the surface in its adult state and can be easily observed. This species is relatively difficult to breed as an adult. It is therefore important to provide a varied diet, but the pH value in the substrate should also be kept low with sea almond leaves.