Cappuccino Isopods (Cubaris sp. 'Cappuccino')
Cubaris sp. "Cappuccino" Isopod Care Guide
Cubaris sp. "Cappuccino" is a beautiful and collectible Cubaris species, named for its warm brown tones and creamy highlights. Like most Cubaris, it thrives in stable, high-humidity environments and is best suited for intermediate to advanced keepers.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-sealed container with adjustable ventilation to maintain consistent humidity. Use a deep substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and leaf litter. Provide plenty of tight hides such as cork bark, clay pieces, and stacked bark—these isopods value secure spaces.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-78°F. "Cappuccino" prefers high humidity (80-90%) with minimal to no dry zones. Mist regularly to maintain consistent moisture without saturating the substrate.
Feeding:
Offer a staple of decaying leaf litter and soft hardwoods. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and occasional vegetables or fruit. Protein-rich supplements promote healthy growth and breeding.
Behavior:
"Cappuccino" isopods are shy when first introduced but will settle in and breed steadily under stable conditions. They make an excellent display species for advanced collections and do best when left undisturbed.
Cubaris sp. "Cappuccino" Isopod Care Guide
Cubaris sp. "Cappuccino" is a beautiful and collectible Cubaris species, named for its warm brown tones and creamy highlights. Like most Cubaris, it thrives in stable, high-humidity environments and is best suited for intermediate to advanced keepers.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-sealed container with adjustable ventilation to maintain consistent humidity. Use a deep substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and leaf litter. Provide plenty of tight hides such as cork bark, clay pieces, and stacked bark—these isopods value secure spaces.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-78°F. "Cappuccino" prefers high humidity (80-90%) with minimal to no dry zones. Mist regularly to maintain consistent moisture without saturating the substrate.
Feeding:
Offer a staple of decaying leaf litter and soft hardwoods. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and occasional vegetables or fruit. Protein-rich supplements promote healthy growth and breeding.
Behavior:
"Cappuccino" isopods are shy when first introduced but will settle in and breed steadily under stable conditions. They make an excellent display species for advanced collections and do best when left undisturbed.
Cubaris sp. "Cappuccino" Isopod Care Guide
Cubaris sp. "Cappuccino" is a beautiful and collectible Cubaris species, named for its warm brown tones and creamy highlights. Like most Cubaris, it thrives in stable, high-humidity environments and is best suited for intermediate to advanced keepers.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-sealed container with adjustable ventilation to maintain consistent humidity. Use a deep substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and leaf litter. Provide plenty of tight hides such as cork bark, clay pieces, and stacked bark—these isopods value secure spaces.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-78°F. "Cappuccino" prefers high humidity (80-90%) with minimal to no dry zones. Mist regularly to maintain consistent moisture without saturating the substrate.
Feeding:
Offer a staple of decaying leaf litter and soft hardwoods. Supplement with isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and occasional vegetables or fruit. Protein-rich supplements promote healthy growth and breeding.
Behavior:
"Cappuccino" isopods are shy when first introduced but will settle in and breed steadily under stable conditions. They make an excellent display species for advanced collections and do best when left undisturbed.