Sunday, November 13, 2022

Cubaris sp. "Rubber Ducky" (Rubber Ducky Pillbug)

Cubaris sp. "Rubber Ducky"
(Rubber Ducky Pillbug)


*Under Construction*
The Rubber Ducky Isopod kicked off the isopod hobby's Cubaris craze. Their get their name from their yellow coloration and adorable "duck bill". 

Adult Size - Male (20 mm), Female (20 mm)

Climbing Ability - None

Flying Ability - None

Enclosure
C.sp. "Rubber Ducky" aren't particularly large or crowding sensitive, so their enclosure doesn't need to be spacious.

Ventilation level - Moderate

Hides - Necessary

Barrier/Secure Lid - Not necessary

Substrate
C.sp. "Rubber Ducky" aren't picky about their substrate as long as it holds moisture well, isn't abrasive, and is deep enough to burrow in.

Type - Not picky

Moisture level - Moderate

Food
C.sp. "Rubber Ducky" aren't picky about their food and can be fed an average isopod diet.

Type - Dead hardwood leaves, proteinaceous pet foods, vegetables

Temperature
C.sp. "Rubber Ducky" can be kept into the low 70s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.

Range - 70 F to 82 F

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