Isopod Species Reference

Classic black-and-white piebald morph. Hardy, breeds fast, great cleanup crew. High protein needs. Cosmopolitan species from North Africa.

Small, fast-breeding, extremely adaptable. Powders are the workhorses of bioactive setups. Tolerates drier conditions better than most.

Same species as Powder Orange, just blue morph. Prolific breeders, great for arid and semi-arid bioactive enclosures.

Tiny (5mm), soil-dwelling, reproduce parthenogenetically. The ultimate micro-cleanup crew. Thrives in humid tropical setups.

Large, fast, voracious eaters. Excellent for large bioactive setups. Origin: Mediterranean. Grows up to 2cm+.

The holy grail of isopods. Famous yellow face. Needs deep substrate, high humidity, tropical cave conditions. Slow breeder, expensive.

Stunning white-speckled morph of the common pillbug. Can roll into a ball. Prefers cooler temps than tropical species.

Bold yellow-and-black striped pattern. Native to Mediterranean. Moderate breeder, needs calcium-rich substrate.

Black body with white head. Thai cave species. Very slow breeder, sensitive to conditions. One of the most expensive Cubaris.

Large, vibrant red/orange isopod from Spain. Grows up to 2.5cm. Needs good ventilation and moderate humidity.

Small pillbug species with a distinctive protruding snout (nasatum = "nosed"). Hardy, breeds well, good for humid setups.

Large, dark gray/black with bright white edges. From Greece and the Balkans. Rolls into a perfect ball when disturbed.