Cubaris Murina Anemone Isopods

Murina Anemone Isopods is a small-sized Cubaris species native to Asia. Predominantly found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Southeast Asia region, this species is still somewhat new to bioactive hobbyists and isopod enthusiasts. They have a dark orange colour and random dark splotches on the body. The beginner-friendly isopod can make precious pets because of its variable colour, from solid orange to solid black. The Murina Anemone Isopods are found in shaded and humid environments. These Asian isopods are adaptable and hardy isopods. These beautiful isopods thrive in tropical and arid environments. 

A Glimpse

• Origin: Asia, North America 

• Scientific Name: Cubaris sp.

• Difficulty: Low

• Rarity: Low

• Temperature: 22 to 28℃

• Size: upto 22 mm

• Humidity: 60 to 80%

• Favourable Foods: Decaying Leaves, Lichen

An Overview

Murina Anemone Isopods make interesting and beloved pets because of their small size. These Cubaris isopods are native to Asia and the United States (Florida). These Cubaris sp isopods are characterized by their orange-coloured body with black blotches all over. 

These South East Asia natives are a mutation of Cubaris Murina isopod. These elegant Cubaris isopods resemble the “Lava” P.Scaber morph in colour. These easy-to-maintain and easy-to-breed isopods can grow from 11mm to 22mm in size. The Murina Anemone Isopods have a hard exterior. 

Murina Anemone Isopods are mediumly humid environment thrivers. These Cubaris isopods need a terrarium setup with 60 to 80 percent humidity. As the original climate of Murina Anemone Isopods ranges from tropical to arid, they can grow well in bioactive setups with similar environments. 

The Murina Anemone Isopods make ideal pets because of their easy-to-care nature and a high tolerance for variable environments, including subtropical ones. Feeding the Murina Anemone Isopods is not difficult either. The Murina Anemone Isopods can be fed decaying wood and leaf litter.

Basic Care

You can use the following instructions and tips to provide the best care to Murina Anemone Isopods.

• You can use an enclosure setup with a medium level of humidity to house the Murina Anemone Isopods.

• It is essential to ensure the Murina Anemone Isopods get sufficient protein and organic fresh veggies supply twice a week. 

• Don’t keep the enclosure in direct light.

• Make use of a substrate mix with decaying wood and lots of leaf litter to meet the needs of Murina Anemone Isopods.

• You can increase the temperature within the terrarium setup by putting a tank heater on the side of the enclosure. 

Feeding Murina Anemone Isopods

Murina Anemone Isopods are relatively easy-to-handle species when it comes to feeding. The Murina Anemone Isopods can feed on leaf litter and decaying wood. These Cubaris isopods consume protein sources and organic fresh vegetables at least twice a week. You can also feed Murina Anemone Isopods, cuttlefish bone, and sphagnum moss. 

Appearance And Behaviour

• Murina Anemone Isopods thrive in medium to high-humidity environments.

• They can make suitable pets for beginners because they are easy to handle and breed as well. 

• These orangish-coloured isopods resemble the “Lava” P.Scaber morph in colour.

• These Cubaris isopods have dark-coloured blotches all over the body.

• These are highly adaptable as well as hardy isopods. 

Habitat

The Murina Anemone Isopod is a species recognized for its active nature in the day and night. These Cubaris isopods are socializing isopods that can be kept alongside other species in colonies. Reclusive at first, the Murina Anemone Isopods become bolder as their colony increases. 

Substrate Mix

The Murina Anemone Isopods will need a substrate mix with leaf litter, deadwood pieces, organic fresh vegetables, and calcium supplements like cuttlefish bone. Isopod collectors can even add sphagnum moss and dried leaves within the bioactive terrarium setup.