{"title":"Pink Isopods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink isopods. Yes, really.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePink is one of the rarest colors in the isopod world, which is exactly why everyone wants one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cherry-blossom-isopods-cubaris-sp\"\u003eCherry Blossom\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pink morph isolated in Japan from the Red Pak Chong line, and one of the rarest pods we keep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalmon:\u003c\/strong\u003e a soft salmon-pink Cubaris with an adorable little face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePapaya:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pinkish-brown \u003cem\u003eCubaris murina\u003c\/em\u003e morph, and a great first Cubaris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRare colors sell out fast. 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Timid species (like many Cubaris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHPI Preferred Habitat Targets:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e72–78°F\u003c\/strong\u003e; supporting relative humidity around \u003cstrong\u003e70–85%\u003c\/strong\u003e; keep roughly two-thirds of the substrate consistently moist with a smaller, less-wet zone and steady ventilation. Moist substrate should remain damp rather than saturated; avoid stale air and excessive heat. Recommended substrate depth 2-3\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e As with most isopod species, their main diet should be lots of leaf litter, decaying wood and a calcium supply. 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