{"id":150026,"date":"2018-03-22T14:14:52","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T13:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/haltungsberichte\/isopoda-spec-rubber-ducky\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T18:26:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T16:26:05","slug":"isopoda-spec-rubber-ducky","status":"publish","type":"report","link":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/keeping-reports\/isopoda-spec-rubber-ducky\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping a Rubber Ducky \u2013 Cubaris spec. in a terrarium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Want to keep rubber ducky isopods? Their distinctive yellow facial markings make them easily recognizable. Above all, be patient: A new group needs peace and quiet, consistent humidity, and well-prepared substrate. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Rubber Ducky at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n
Temperature<\/strong><\/td>about 24\u201326 \u00b0C\u2014as a guideline, without direct sunlight<\/td><\/tr>
Size<\/strong><\/td>up to about 1.8 cm<\/td><\/tr>
Keeping<\/strong><\/td>A group in a well-ventilated enclosure or terrarium<\/td><\/tr>
Basic food<\/strong><\/td>Leaves, white-rotten hardwood, and nutrient-rich substrate<\/td><\/tr>
Important<\/strong><\/td>Moist hiding spots, fresh air, and a source of calcium<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

In the shop, you\u2019ll find these animals listed as Cubaris spec. \u201cRubber Ducky.\u201d The name refers to the variety from Thailand that\u2019s well-known among hobbyists. The older report still listed them as Isopoda spec. These animals aren\u2019t a quick fix for cleaning a terrarium; rather, they require their own, somewhat more demanding care regimen. <\/p>\n\n

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Cubaris spec. “Rubber Ducky”<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t10,00 €<\/span><\/bdi><\/span> –<\/span> 95,00 €<\/span><\/bdi><\/span>Price range: 10,00 € through 95,00 €<\/span> incl. VAT, plus shipping<\/small>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Cubaris “Rubber Ducky” – Probably the most famous Isopod in terraristics Cubaris spec. “Rubber Ducky” is one of the best known and at the same time most fascinating species of…<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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