Description
- Origin: Southeast Asia
- Common Name: Anemone Isopod
- Scientific Name: Cubaris murina “Anemone”
- Adult Size: 1.2 – 1.5 cm
- Temperature: 22 – 26°C
- Humidity: 70 – 85%; prefers consistently humid conditions
Isopod keeping is an ever-growing hobby that particular owes itself to this group of Woodlice and one species in particular; Cubaris sp. “Rubber Ducky” which became an online sensation. The genus Cubaris contains 100 described and even more undescribed species; the majority kept in the hobby are unidentified so are given a ‘nickname’.
Cubaris murina “Anemone” is a selectively bred morph of the widely kept Cubaris murina, prized for its soft, marbled patterning and pastel tones reminiscent of sea anemones. Individuals typically show a mix of cream, orange, light grey, and muted lavender or pink hues, giving them a gentle, ornamental appearance. Like other Cubaris species, they are able to conglobate tightly when disturbed.
This species is well known in the hobby for its hardiness and adaptability, making it one of the most beginner-friendly Cubaris isopods available. Compared to many higher-end Cubaris species, C. murina tolerates a wider range of conditions and reproduces reliably in captivity.
In the wild, Cubaris murina inhabits warm, humid environments with abundant leaf litter and decaying organic matter. In captivity, they thrive in a well-established enclosure with deep substrate, plenty of leaf litter, and pieces of decaying hardwood or cork bark. A moisture gradient is essential—one side of the enclosure should remain consistently damp, while the other is allowed to dry slightly to prevent stagnation.
A varied diet of decaying leaves, rotting wood, and supplemental foods such as fish flakes, dried shrimp, or vegetable matter will support steady growth and reproduction. Calcium should always be available in the form of cuttlebone or limestone.
Sold in a tub of 10.
Please note that for the health and safety of these animals we will not ship isopods in cold weather.
Orders containing live Isopods take up to 3 working days to process.
