Cubaris sp. Amber Ducky Isopod

Cubaris sp. Amber Ducky

Care Guide

The Cubaris Sp. Amber Ducky Isopod is a variant of the Rubber Ducky Isopod. It has a lovely yellow color, with a dark stripe running the length of the back. 

They are said to develop and multiply at a breakneck pace, always having fun moving around the enclosure where they are bred.

They are a rare breed of isopods and can thrive in moderate temperatures, around 70° Fahrenheit, and in a humid environment, but not damp. 

They have a preference for the “semi-wet, semi-dry” environment, however, they favor wet to dry. 

Ventilation is beneficial in breeding the Amber Ducky Isopod, but the main point to note is to keep them at a temperature over 70°.

Size, Appearance, and Behavior

They grow averagely around 2cm, and have an orange-yellow coloration, with black segments. 

They are very sensitive, hence, it is advised that they be disturbed less. With a fairly dark enclosure, they will surely thrive excellently.

Caring for Cubaris Sp. Amber Ducky Isopods

• Habitats

There are various sorts of habitats or enclosures in which Amber Ducky Isopods are housed. 

It solely relies upon the ultimate objective. If you simply need your isopod colony, you can begin with a smaller size. You can likewise add them to a terrarium or vivarium that has a creature been bred already.

Transparent compartments function admirably as long as you make plans to increase the size and don’t place too many isopods in one enclosure at a time.

• The Substrate

A suitable substrate is a layer of a few millimeters of deciduous forest humus (or unfertilized flower or compost soil) with a mix of white-rot wood and lime. Because the substrate is the source of food for isopods, it must be of high quality. 

It’s also important to keep the substrate damp, but not wet. In any event, excess water should be avoided. Use a layer of leaves (oak, beech, maple, chestnut) and a little moss to help keep moisture. They like places they can hide, hence, leaves and moss are an excellent addition to using bark, roots, and wood.

Because they are found in limestone and caves, ensure you always keep an adequate quantity of lime on hand. Alternatively, fodder lime, which is blended under the substrate with cuttlefish bits on the surface, is suitable. Isopods should then be fed a balanced diet of fresh lime.

• Feeding

Just like other isopods, the Amber Ducky has quite a large appetite for its size. 

They feed on white rotten wood, deciduous forest humus, different lichens, mosses, etc. Just feed them leaf and junk and they’ll be just fine, as they are the best breed of bioactive cleaners. 

The Amber Ducky Isopods have a high protein requirement that must be put into cognizance when feeding them. For protein remedy, they can be given fish flakes. 

They can also be given a variety of fruits and vegetables, like zucchini, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin, however, fruits should be given with caution, as they can easily attract pests to the enclosure. Overall, they are easy to feed and breed.

• Temperature and Humidity

The Amber Ducky isopods can thrive in slightly elevated temperatures. As much as possible, the temperature ought to be somewhere in the range of 22 and 28°C and with humidity of around 70-90%. 

It is noteworthy that their rate of reproduction and growth relies on the temperature of their environment, so,  the higher the temperature the better.