Mamey - Cubaris Murina Isopods (10 Count)

The cleanup crew for any bio-active enclosure! These captivating crustaceans, a highly sought-after color morph of the robust Cubaris murina, are renowned for their striking appearance, hardy nature, and impressive breeding rate. Made by crossing the "Tangie" and "Papaya" morphs over multiple generations, the "Mamey" morph boasts beautiful peach, amber, and orange hues. They are a true powerhouse for maintaining a healthy, self-sustaining ecosystem while adding a pop of unique color to your setup.

Why choose Reptile Deli "Mamey" Isopods?

• Effortless Cleanup Crew: These are the ultimate "roly-poly" janitors! They diligently consume waste, decaying plant matter, and mold, actively preventing the buildup of harmful bacteria and fungi. Their natural scavenging habits keep your terrarium clean and balanced.
• Prodigious Breeders: Like standard Little Sea Isopods, the Mamey morph is celebrated for being highly prolific. They ensure your colony grows quickly, providing a consistent cleanup crew and a self-sustaining colony with minimal intervention.
• Essential Bioactive Component: A vital part of any successful bioactive setup, these isopods work in harmony with springtails to cycle nutrients and enrich the soil, leading to a more natural and stable environment for your pet.
• Great for Most Vivariums: Adaptable and hardy, Cubaris murina thrive well in both tropical and moderately arid settings. They are excellent for breaking down fecal matter, rotting foliage, and other organic debris, making them a top choice for maintaining a pristine enclosure.
• Perfect Beginner Cubaris: Known as the absolute best starter species in the popular Cubaris genus, they offer the gorgeous look of exotic isopods but with a much easier care regimen, allowing you to learn and grow with your colony.

Each order contains a minimum of 10 isopods at various life stages. We also include a culture starter cup containing a safe shipping medium to ensure your isopods arrive healthy and ready to be introduced directly to your vivarium!

Complete your bioactive setup and support your new colony with these top-quality products:

• Reptile Deli Springtails: The perfect partner for your isopods! Springtails work on a micro-level, cleaning up mold and detritus that isopods might miss, creating the ultimate cleanup crew synergy.

• Reptile Deli Bioactive Substrate: A specially formulated blend of organic materials that provides the perfect home for your isopods and plants, promoting healthy soil and a thriving ecosystem.

• Reptile Deli Isopod & Springtail Food: A nutritious, all-in-one food mix that ensures your cleanup crew is healthy, happy, and multiplying rapidly. This supplement helps them thrive when there isn't enough decaying matter in the enclosure.

• Reptile Deli Cork Bark & Leaf Litter: Essential for providing your isopods with shelter, moisture retention, and a natural food source. They love to hide and forage beneath these natural materials.

[Quick Care Guide]

1. Housing: A small container (like a shoebox-sized plastic tub) with good ventilation works well. Use a bioactive substrate as a base.
2.  Substrate: We recommend our BIO MIX, but if you would like to make your own,  mix of coconut coir, compost, and sphagnum moss is ideal. Keep one side of the substrate moist and allow the other to be slightly drier. 
3. Temperature & Humidity: Maintain a temperature between 68-78°F (20-25°C). Keep humidity moderate, providing a humid hide with wet sphagnum moss.
4.  Food: Offer a varied diet of decaying leaf litter, soft rotting wood, and occasional supplements like Reptile Deli Isopod & Springtail Food, fresh vegetables (like carrots or zucchini), and calcium powder.
5. Maintenance: Mist the moist side of the enclosure as needed to prevent it from drying out. Replenish food sources and leaf litter every few weeks. With proper care, your colony will flourish!