{"product_id":"cubaris-murina-little-sea","title":"Cubaris murina \"Little Sea\"","description":"\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003eCUBARIS MURINA \"LITTLE SEA\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCubaris murina \"Little Sea\" is the classic wild-type form of the little sea isopod, highly regarded for its great utility and peaceful nature. They feature a smooth, neat, and highly domed body shell with a uniform, soft matte-grey to slate coloration. A subtle but distinct feature is the pair of pale, faint orange patches near the tip of their tail segments. As a true rolling species, they excel at defensive conglobation, curving themselves into a tight, perfect little spherical bead when they feel startled or handled. They are compact, clean, and function as one of the most practical and reliable keepers in the hobby.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003eWHO IS THIS SPECIES FOR?\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis species is an absolute benchmark choice for total beginners looking for an easy, zero-stress entry into the Cubaris genus, as well as reptile and amphibian keepers who need an excellent cleanup crew. Because they are highly adaptive and carry robust genetics, they are far more forgiving than finicky exotic cave species like Rubber Duckies. They are a perfect fit for humid tropical bioactive terrariums housing dart frogs, geckos, and small lizards, as they efficiently break down waste, mold, and decaying leaves while leaving live plants completely untouched. If you want a small, highly functional, and peaceful isopod that is incredibly rewarding to keep, this classic wild type is an excellent pick.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003eSPECIES OVERVIEW\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSCIENTIFIC NAME:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCubaris murina\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Found naturally in tropical and subtropical regions across the globe, particularly throughout Southeast Asia and parts of the Americas.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIFFICULTY:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Easy \/ Beginner (Excellent starter Cubaris)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003eCARE \u0026amp; ENVIRONMENT PARAMETERS:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEMPERATURE RANGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 18-26°C. They do perfectly at standard room temperatures, but maintaining them around 22-25°C keeps them highly active and breeding consistently.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHUMIDITY \u0026amp; MOISTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 75-85% humidity. They require a moist, humid environment to thrive but still need a clean moisture gradient. Keep roughly half of the enclosure damp with a deep patch of wet sphagnum moss on one side for hydration, leaving the opposite side damp-dry under bark cover. They are highly resilient to minor moisture fluctuations, making them very user-friendly.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIETARY NEEDS:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eTheir everyday diet relies on a permanent supply of organic leaf litter and crumbling white-rotted wood. They have an excellent appetite for supplemental nutrition and should be fed protein sources like high-quality fish flakes, dried shrimp, or minnows once or twice a week. A continuous source of calcium, such as cuttlefish bone or limestone chunks, must be kept in the setup at all times for safe molting.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003eBEHAVIOUR \u0026amp; BREEDING HABITS\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACTIVITY LEVELS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e High. They have a confident and non-cryptic disposition, regularly seen out roaming, gathering under bark hides, and exploring the mossy patches of their habitat during both day and night.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREPRODUCTION RATE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Prolific. Unlike many slower exotic cave species, the Little Sea isopod reproduces reliably and establishes dense colony numbers at a very satisfying, steady pace.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003eWHAT WILL YOU RECEIVE?\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e You will receive a healthy mix of sizes ranging from small growing juveniles to young adults, providing an optimal demographic mix to jumpstart your culture. As a smaller species, fully grown adults reach a maximum length of only about 1.0cm to 1.2cm. Fragile newborn mancae are never intentionally counted or shipped, though some may emerge naturally during transit.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The isopods travel in ventilated tubs filled with damp sphagnum moss to maintain proper transit moisture. 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