Rubber Ducky Isopod (Cucujus sp.)
C$150.00Price
Sold in packs of 12
The Rubber Ducky isopod is a unique and eye-catching species known for its bright yellowish body and distinctive shape. These playful isopods are perfect for bioactive setups and make great pets for enthusiasts due to their interesting behavior and vibrant coloration.
- Level of Difficulty: Advanced
- Appearance: These isopods have a bright yellowish body with a slightly elongated shape. They can grow to about 1 inch in size.
- Behavior: Peaceful and social, Rubber Ducky isopods thrive in groups and enjoy scavenging through their environment. They are not particularly active but are very fascinating to observe.
- Compatible Tankmates: They can live peacefully with other non-aggressive invertebrates like other isopods and small, peaceful fish. Avoid larger, predatory species.
- Husbandry: Keep in a humid, well-ventilated environment with temperatures between 70–75°F and humidity around 70–90%. It's essential to provide plenty of cork bark and leaf litter to mimic their natural habitat. A calcium supplement, such as cuttlebone, is necessary to ensure healthy exoskeleton growth.
- Diet: Omnivorous; they consume decaying plant material, leaves, wood, and organic matter. When kept as pets, you can supplement their diet with fish flakes, dried fish, and Pangaea food.
- Common Name: Rubber Ducky Isopod
- Scientific Name: Cucujus sp.
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