🪲 Commercial Name:
Little Sea Isopods – 5 pcs
Scientific name: Cubaris murina “Little Sea”
📦 Detailed Description:
The Little Sea Isopod is a tropical species from the Cubaris murina family, known for its soft, metallic-gray to bluish hue and compact, rounded body. Its calm nature, ability to curl into a ball when threatened, and charming appearance make it a favorite among bioactive terrarium keepers.
This species is small to medium in size and thrives in warm, humid environments. It’s beginner-friendly, easy to care for, and reproduces steadily when housed in stable tropical conditions.
🌟 Key Features:
- Smooth gray-blue coloration with a soft metallic look
- Small to medium-sized isopod
- Exhibits conglobation (rolls into a ball when disturbed)
- Calm and non-disruptive
- Reproduces well in groups
- Ideal for tropical and closed bioactive ecosystems
🌿 Ideal Habitat:
- Temperature: 22 – 27°C (72 – 81°F)
- Humidity: High (75% – 90%)
- Prefers tropical, moist substrates with leaf litter and wood
- Requires shaded hiding spots like bark or cork
🍂 Diet:
- Decaying leaf litter and organic matter
- Algae and fungi
- Isopod-specific diets
- Occasional soft fruits or vegetables in small amounts
- Optional protein for reproductive support
🛠️ Care Guidelines:
- Maintain stable humidity and moderate airflow
- Provide natural shelters and organic material
- Avoid overly dry conditions
- Thrives best in stable, undisturbed environments
🪴 Common Uses:
- Tropical terrariums and vivariums
- Bioactive setups with high humidity
- Educational or decorative displays
- Organic waste breakdown and soil enrichment
♻️ Note:
These isopods are captive-bred in clean, controlled conditions in Saudi Arabia and are delivered ready for direct introduction into your ecosystem.
