{"product_id":"white-shark-isopods-cubaris-sp","title":"White Shark Isopods — Cubaris sp.","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eWhite Shark Isopods — \u003cem\u003eCubaris\u003c\/em\u003e sp. “White Shark”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re \u003cstrong\u003esmall, tropical Cubaris isopods\u003c\/strong\u003e with striking black, white and orange-red colouring. They thrive in a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, humid environment\u003c\/strong\u003e with deep, moisture-retaining substrate, plenty of leaf litter, decaying hardwood and a reliable calcium source. They are a beautiful specialty isopod and can become productive once established. 🦎🦈 \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 White Sharks are reported to originate from \u003cstrong\u003eThailand\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly humid limestone\/karst environments. “White Shark” is a \u003cstrong\u003ehobby trade name\u003c\/strong\u003e; it is currently sold as \u003cem\u003eCubaris\u003c\/em\u003e sp. because a formally described species name has not been established. \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 moisture gradient rather than a completely saturated enclosure. They are terrestrial and \u003cstrong\u003edo not live in water\u003c\/strong\u003e despite their name. \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 a broad moist area with a smaller, less-wet area available. The lower layers should remain damp, but the enclosure should never be waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70–85%+ humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e works well, with good 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 be available at all times. Supplement with small amounts of vegetables and protein such as dried shrimp, fish flakes or suitable isopod food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪵 \u003cstrong\u003eHides \u0026amp; substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide \u003cstrong\u003edeep, organic, moisture-retaining substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideally around \u003cstrong\u003e7–10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with leaf litter, rotten hardwood, cork and moss. They are active burrowers and spend considerable time below the surface. \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 A continuous calcium source is especially important. \u003cstrong\u003eLimestone, cuttlebone, crushed oyster shell or calcium carbonate\u003c\/strong\u003e can be provided. Their natural limestone habitat makes calcium particularly valuable for this species. \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\u003e22–27°C (72–81°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with stable temperatures being more important than chasing an exact number. \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\u003e0.8–1.5 cm (⅓–½ inch)\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are a relatively small\/dwarf Cubaris. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Sharks are \u003cstrong\u003eshy, mostly nocturnal and often spend much of their time burrowing\u003c\/strong\u003e, so don't be concerned if you don't see them constantly. 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