Cubaris murina 'Little Sea' Isopods
Cubaris murina 'Little Sea' Isopods Origin Malay Archipelago (Indo-Pacific region), also found in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea Environmental Preferences • Temperature Range: 70–80º F (21–27º C)• Humidity Preference: High (70–80%) Physical Characteristics • Average Adult Size: 1.0 cm (~0.39")• Small, semi-aquatic isopod with a smooth, small body resembling a little sea creature• Common coloration includes pale white, yellowish-brown, and dark brown Diet • Soft or rotting wood• Leaf litter and decaying plant matter• Calcium sources (e.g., cuttlebone, eggshell, PangeaCal Calcium)• Protein (e.g., freeze-dried shrimp, minnows, fish pellets, dried insects)• Commercial insect food (e.g., Pangea Roach & Cricket Food)• Vegetables (e.g., carrots, zucchini, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, cucumber)• Fruits (e.g., bananas, apples, watermelon, mango) Description Cubaris murina, commonly known as “Little Sea,” is named for its smooth body shape that resembles a small sea creature. This