Panda King Isopods (Cubaris Sp.)

At a glance

• What arrives: 10, 20, 50 or 100 live Panda King isopods, depending on the pack selected; sizes and life stages vary.
• Best for: Keepers who want a dedicated colony and can maintain stable moisture.
• Basic habitat: Moist, well-ventilated substrate, leaf litter, shelter and calcium; provide a slightly less moist retreat without letting the enclosure dry out.
• Shipping & live arrival: Ships Monday–Wednesday; weather holds may apply. Retrieve promptly and report arrival issues within 2 hours of scanned delivery or pickup, with your order number and photos of the shipping label, unopened inner packaging and animals. Coverage requires meeting the Live Arrival Guarantee conditions. Read the shipping policy.

Find your next colony: Compare isopod colors, activity and care needs to choose a culture that fits your setup.

Read the Panda King care guide.

Panda King Isopods (Cubaris sp. “Panda King”) bring distinctive pale bands and dark markings to your collection. Best kept as a dedicated colony, they can also contribute to a suitable bioactive cleanup crew.

What you receive

Your selected quantity of live Panda King isopods. Sizes and life stages vary, with most individuals toward the younger to middle stages of growth. Exact sizes and maturity are not guaranteed.

Suitable uses

• Colony keeping: their primary recommended use, with time to settle and grow in a stable enclosure.
• Bioactive cleanup: an additional option for suitably moist enclosures with leaf litter, shelter, and limited predation. Establish a separate colony first; do not rely on them as the only cleanup crew.

Care guide

Prepare their enclosure before arrival. Read our Panda King Isopod Care Guide for setup, moisture, temperature, food, calcium, and colony care.