Miyako (Cubaris iriomotensis)
Cubaris iriomotensis "Miyako" Isopod Care Guide
Cubaris iriomotensis "Miyako" is a stunning species known for its dark body contrasted by bright reddish edging along the body segments. It is a slower-breeding but very rewarding display species for experienced Cubaris keepers.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-sealed container with adjustable ventilation. Use a deep, moisture-retentive substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Include tight, secure hides—cork bark, clay pieces, and stacked bark—this species appreciates undisturbed, stable spaces.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-78°F. "Miyako" requires high humidity (80-90%) with very minimal dry areas. Mist regularly to maintain consistent moisture without oversaturating the substrate.
Feeding:
Feed a base of decaying leaf litter and soft hardwoods. Supplement with high-quality isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and occasional fresh vegetables or fruit. Protein-rich foods are important for supporting growth and reproduction.
Behavior:
"Miyako" isopods are shy and slow to establish. They breed more slowly than many Cubaris species but will thrive with stable conditions and patience. A true collector’s species, ideal for display colonies.
Cubaris iriomotensis "Miyako" Isopod Care Guide
Cubaris iriomotensis "Miyako" is a stunning species known for its dark body contrasted by bright reddish edging along the body segments. It is a slower-breeding but very rewarding display species for experienced Cubaris keepers.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-sealed container with adjustable ventilation. Use a deep, moisture-retentive substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Include tight, secure hides—cork bark, clay pieces, and stacked bark—this species appreciates undisturbed, stable spaces.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-78°F. "Miyako" requires high humidity (80-90%) with very minimal dry areas. Mist regularly to maintain consistent moisture without oversaturating the substrate.
Feeding:
Feed a base of decaying leaf litter and soft hardwoods. Supplement with high-quality isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and occasional fresh vegetables or fruit. Protein-rich foods are important for supporting growth and reproduction.
Behavior:
"Miyako" isopods are shy and slow to establish. They breed more slowly than many Cubaris species but will thrive with stable conditions and patience. A true collector’s species, ideal for display colonies.
Cubaris iriomotensis "Miyako" Isopod Care Guide
Cubaris iriomotensis "Miyako" is a stunning species known for its dark body contrasted by bright reddish edging along the body segments. It is a slower-breeding but very rewarding display species for experienced Cubaris keepers.
Enclosure:
Provide a well-sealed container with adjustable ventilation. Use a deep, moisture-retentive substrate of flake soil, sphagnum moss, and plenty of leaf litter. Include tight, secure hides—cork bark, clay pieces, and stacked bark—this species appreciates undisturbed, stable spaces.
Temperature & Humidity:
Maintain temperatures between 72-78°F. "Miyako" requires high humidity (80-90%) with very minimal dry areas. Mist regularly to maintain consistent moisture without oversaturating the substrate.
Feeding:
Feed a base of decaying leaf litter and soft hardwoods. Supplement with high-quality isopod diet, fish flakes, shrimp pellets, and occasional fresh vegetables or fruit. Protein-rich foods are important for supporting growth and reproduction.
Behavior:
"Miyako" isopods are shy and slow to establish. They breed more slowly than many Cubaris species but will thrive with stable conditions and patience. A true collector’s species, ideal for display colonies.