Black Panda Isopods (Cubaris sp.)

Black Panda Isopods for Sale (Cubaris sp.)

Black Panda Isopods are a beautiful color morph of the popular Panda King, featuring a much darker appearance while keeping the same adorable little faces that have made Panda Kings a favorite throughout the hobby. If you’re looking for a unique, quiet, and cute pet that’s enjoyable to observe, Black Pandas are an excellent choice.

Our Black Panda colony has been one of our best breeding Cubaris colonies, making them a rewarding choice for hobbyists looking to establish a healthy, growing colony. Like Panda Kings, they also make an excellent clean-up crew for tropical bioactive enclosures while remaining a fascinating display species.

Origin: Thailand. Black Pandas are a hardy color morph of the Cubaris Panda King. Like many Cubaris species, they prefer spending much of their time beneath leaf litter and cork bark, although they’ll frequently emerge to explore once they’re comfortable in their enclosure.

Habitat: Black Pandas thrive in a tropical enclosure with high humidity (65-80%), increased ventilation, temperatures between 70-78°F, and 3-4 inches of quality substrate. Providing plenty of leaf litter, cork bark, and other hiding places will help them feel secure while encouraging natural behaviors.

Diet: Their primary diet should consist of decaying leaf litter and rotting hardwood. They also benefit from a quality calcium source, such as limestone, along with supplemental foods including quality isopod diets, vegetables, fruits, and protein offered in moderation.

Reproduction: Fast for a Cubaris species.

Recommended For: Beginner to intermediate keepers, bioactive enclosures, collectors, families, classrooms, Panda King enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a unique, cute pet.