Cubaris murina glacier
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Cubaris speciesthis isopod is intended more for ornamental purposes and is one of the most popular isopod species in the terrarium hobby. They are particularly popular due to their interesting behaviour, their beautiful colours and their ability to form balls ("rolling isopods").
Here is an overview of keeping Cubaris species:
Housing / terrarium
- Size: from 5-10 litres volume for small groups (e.g. 10-20 animals)
- Soil: loose, airy substrate - ideal is a mixture of:
- Deciduous forest humus, Flake Soil
- White rotten wood
- Foliage (e.g. beech, oak), magnolia leaves
- Some lime (e.g. cuttlebone or feed lime)
- Drainage layer recommended at the bottom to avoid waterlogging (hydro-drain, expanded clay or clay balls)
Temperature & humidity
- Temperature: 24-28 °C optimal
- Humidity: high (approx. 80-90 %), but well ventilated
- Important: a wet/dry gradient in the terrarium, e.g. by having a well humidified area on one side and a drier zone on the other side
Furnishings
- Bark, moss, pieces of cork, leaves and hiding places (e.g. cork tubes)
- White rotten wood is particularly important - it is eaten and used as a hiding place
Food
- Main food:
- Foliage (brown, dried)
- Woodlouse food
- White rotten wood
- Supplementary:
- Fish food flakes, Achatina sticks, vegetables (e.g. carrot, courgette - sparingly)
- Always offer a source of calcium (e.g. cuttlefish shell, feed lime)
Social behaviour
- Group housing recommended (at least 10 animals)
- Can be socialised very well with all millipedes and springtails
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