{"product_id":"panda-king-isopods-cubaris-sp","title":"Panda King Isopods — Cubaris sp.","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003ePanda King Isopods — \u003cem\u003eCubaris\u003c\/em\u003e sp. “Panda King”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re \u003cstrong\u003ehardy for a Cubaris and moderately prolific once established\u003c\/strong\u003e, with their bold black-and-white markings making them one of the most recognizable isopods in the hobby. Panda Kings thrive in a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, humid environment\u003c\/strong\u003e with moisture-retaining substrate, plenty of leaf litter, decaying hardwood and sheltered hiding places. They’re an excellent choice for keepers looking to move into tropical Cubaris species. 🦎🐼 \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌍 Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panda Kings are generally associated with \u003cstrong\u003eVietnam\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly humid forest and limestone\/karst environments. However, because \u003cem\u003eCubaris\u003c\/em\u003e “Panda King” is \u003cstrong\u003enot yet formally described as a species\u003c\/strong\u003e, the exact wild range isn't scientifically confirmed. Some trade sources also report Thailand, so I would list \u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia — primarily Vietnam\u003c\/strong\u003e on your website rather than claiming a definitive locality. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to warm, humid bioactive enclosures\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a clear moisture gradient. They need considerably more humidity than your \u003cem\u003eArmadillidium\u003c\/em\u003e species and should not be allowed to dry out completely. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good setup is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the substrate \u003cstrong\u003econsistently moist\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a slightly drier area available. The enclosure should be damp but \u003cstrong\u003enever waterlogged\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70–85% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e works well, with enough ventilation to prevent stagnant air and mold. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍂 \u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf litter and decaying hardwood should always be available. Supplement with vegetables and occasional protein such as dried shrimp, fish flakes or other suitable isopod food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪵 \u003cstrong\u003eHides \u0026amp; substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide \u003cstrong\u003e5–8 cm (2–3 inches) of moisture-retaining substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, with plenty of leaf litter, cork bark, decaying wood and moss. They enjoy burrowing and will often congregate beneath bark and other hides. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦴 \u003cstrong\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a constant calcium source such as \u003cstrong\u003ecuttlebone, limestone or calcium carbonate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Limestone is particularly useful for this cave-associated group. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e21–27°C (70–81°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with around \u003cstrong\u003e22–26°C (72–79°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e being a comfortable target. Avoid prolonged excessive heat. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.5 cm (⅓–½ inch)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanda Kings are \u003cstrong\u003eshy and often spend considerable time under the substrate, leaf litter and bark\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly when a colony is small. Once established, they can reproduce quite reliably compared with many other Cubaris species. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re a \u003cstrong\u003egreat choice for someone ready to step up from beginner species\u003c\/strong\u003e such as Powder Blues or Dairy Cows. They require more consistent humidity and temperature, but are considered one of the more forgiving and accessible Cubaris in the hobby. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm \u0026amp; humid • Striking black-and-white pattern • Burrowing species • Great display isopod • Excellent clean-up crew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*10 Isopods \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laura's Got Worms + Exotics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48861039558813,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/4282\/4861\/files\/PandaKing.png?v=1788204421","url":"https:\/\/laurasgotworms.com\/products\/panda-king-isopods-cubaris-sp","provider":"Laura's Got Worms + Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}