White Panda Isopods
Cubaris sp. "White Panda"
Pale cream-and-white panda Cubaris with soft, high-contrast markings.
Quick facts
- Genus
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Temperature
- 22–26°C
- Humidity
- High (75–85%), cross-ventilate
- Adult size
- ~12 mm
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Shy, secretive
About this species
White Panda Isopods (Cubaris sp. 'White Panda') are a lighter panda morph with creamy white and pale grey tones accented by dark panda-style face patches. They need humid, cross-ventilated enclosures, plenty of leaf litter, and limestone — and reward patient keepers with one of the cleanest panda colour palettes in the hobby.
- Size:
- ~12 mm
- Enclosure:
- A well-ventilated plastic bin or glass terrarium with cross-ventilation to keep air from going stagnant.
- Diet:
- Leaf litter (oak, magnolia) and decaying hardwood as the staple, plus vegetables and a protein source like fish flakes. A constant calcium source such as limestone is essential.
- Temperature Range:
- Maintain temperatures between 72 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Extreme heat or cold can prove detrimental.
- Reproduction:
- Slow breeders with smaller broods. Be patient and try not to disturb the colony.
- Substrate:
- Coconut coir or peat moss mixed with crushed limestone, kept consistently moist and topped with a deep layer of leaf litter.
- Humidity:
- Maintain high humidity (around 70–80%) paired with strong cross-ventilation. Keep one side moist to establish a gradient.
