Defining Characteristics:

• A mid-sized isopod that reproduces rather slowly
• Should be 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 ‘M&M Mix’, a mix of many varieties of C. murina, commonly known as 'Little Sea' isopods. Possible isopods that could be included are 'Anemone', 'Papaya', 'Glacier', 'Pearl', 'White', and 'Wild'.

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

These pods have a knack for eating live plants, but reproduce too slowly to make a good long-term clean up crew in most environments.

Temperature (°F): 60-85 degrees is the ideal temperature range for these isopods.

Humidity: 60-80% which can be accomplished by regular misting when the enclosure starts to get dry.

Size: These isopods will be at least 1/4 inch at the time of sale. You will receive a variety of sizes in our 10 count cups.

Age: They can live for 2-3 years. Due to the mixed nature of our 10 counts, they will contain a variety of isopod ages.

Feeding: Josh's Frogs Pod Power, Repashy Bug Burger, Repashy Morning Wood, and a calcium supplement two times per week in portions according to 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: This is a mix of C. murina varieties. Take a look at their individual profiles for specific colors and patterns!

Social Behavior: This isopod is a pet variety that is best kept by itself, not mixed with other species or morphs. This is an easy isopod to keep, great for beginners!

Breeding: C. murina will readily breed in well set up colonies or enclosures.

Natural Range: C. murina is native or introduced to most of the world.