Defining Characteristics: 

• A mid-sized isopod that reproduces rather slowly.
• It is recommended to get them established before introducing a larger creature that may make an easy snack of them
• This species is softer than other volvating isopods.

Name: Cubaris murina ‘Anemone Splash’

Recommended Enclosure Size & Setup: A 6 quart Sterilite container or the equivalent works great for a starter culture. Upgrade to a 37 quart gasket box or similar for larger cultures. Josh's Frogs Isopod Substrate works great as a bedding!

Temperature (°F): 60-85°

Humidity: 60-80%, which can be accomplished by regular misting when the enclosure dries out.

Size: These isopods will measure at least 1/4 inch at time of sale.

Age: With proper care, these isopods can live for 2-3 years. Due to the mixed nature of our 10 count products, they contain isopods of a variety of ages.

Feeding: Offer Repashy Bug Burger, Repashy Morning Wood, or Josh's Frogs Pod Power twice a week and a calcium supplement in portions based on the population of the colony.

In rare cases, starving isopods may attempt to consume the carapace of freshly molted invertebrates or even gnaw on small or delicate reptiles or amphibians. We strongly recommend providing supplemental food to your clean-up crew in the enclosure, such as Josh's Frogs Clean-Up Crew Cuisine.

When in doubt, using dwarf species of isopods, such as Dwarf Tropical Whites, may be a safer option.

Sexing: Males have a penile papillae on the underside of their tail, and their pleopod segments (underside of the tail) are more angular while females are more square. Due to their age, isopods sold by Josh's Frogs are sold as unsexed animals.

Color/Pattern: Cubaris murina ‘Anemone Splash’ have an orange base color with black speckling. They carry the calico gene, so individuals will vary with amount of orange base coloration vs black coloration.

Breeding: These isopods will reproduce readily in well-set up colonies or enclosures.

Natural Range: This species of isopod is native or introduced to most of the world.

 Still not sure if Cubaris murina ‘Anemone Splash’ from Josh's Frogs is the right pet for you? Read the reviews below and see what other customers are saying!