Cubaris sp White Shark

Cubaris sp. “White Shark” are a stunning and highly sought after isopod species known for their pale white to creamy coloration and chunky, armoured appearance. Their unique look and relatively calm behaviour make them a fantastic addition to any isopod collection. These isopods are perfect for keepers who want to get started keeping cubaris they are a visually striking species, and they thrive in well-established, humid setups with plenty of hiding places.

Care Guide

Difficulty: Intermediate

Temperature: 20–26°C

Humidity: High humidity with good ventilation

Behaviour: Shy, tends to hide under bark and leaf litter

Enclosure Setup

Substrate: Deep, nutritious substrate with decayed hardwood, leaf litter, and calcium sources.

Hides: Cork bark and pieces of rotting wood are ideal.

Leaf Litter: Essential as both food and shelter.

Moisture Gradient: Keep one side of the enclosure moist while leaving the other slightly drier.

Diet Feed a varied diet including:

Decaying leaf litter (main staple)

Rotting hardwood

Vegetables such as courgette or carrot

Isopod food or fish flakes

Calcium sources such as cuttlebone