Cubaris Sp Murina "Glacier"

Product Description

Cubaris sp. Murina "Glacier" is the stunning, high-contrast white morph of the beloved "Little Mouse" isopod. While it shares the incredible hardiness and prolific nature of the standard Cubaris murina, the "Glacier" variant is prized for its ethereal, snowy-white to pale ivory coloration. Their bodies have a beautiful pearlescent quality that stands out brilliantly against dark, damp soil and green moss.

These isopods are the perfect entry point into "designer" Cubaris keeping. They maintain the classic rounded "pill bug" shape and the peaceful, social temperament of the species. Because they are active and bold, they make fantastic display animals, as their bright white bodies are much easier to spot than their wild-type cousins.

Perfect for aesthetic bioactive terrariums, beginner Cubaris collectors, and enthusiasts who want a "ghostly" aesthetic without the difficulty of more sensitive white species.

Species Information

• Species: Cubaris sp. Murina "Glacier"
• Morph: "Glacier" (White/Ivory)
• Origin: Selective breeding from Southeast Asian stock
• Size: ~1.0–1.2 cm (Small, round, and plump)
• Activity Level: Moderate to High / Social
• Rarity: Uncommon / Highly Popular Designer Morph

Care Requirements

• Difficulty: Very Easy (The most resilient white Cubaris)
• Humidity: Medium to High. They thrive in tropical environments. Maintain a 70/30 moisture gradient: a generous area of damp sphagnum moss is essential.
• Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F). They are heat-loving and prefer stable warmth.
• Ventilation: Moderate. They are very adaptable to the airflow found in standard glass terrariums and bins.
• Substrate: Moisture-retaining organic soil (Abiosoil) enriched with calcium and decaying wood.

Must Provide:

• Cork Bark and Botanical Hides: They love to hide in clusters under bark or inside seed pods.
• Soft Leaf Litter: Magnolia, Sea Grape, or Oak are their preferred food and cover.
• A large, consistently damp "hydration station" (Sphagnum moss).
• Consistent access to high-quality calcium (cuttlebone).

Origin and Distribution

While the parent species Cubaris murina is native to Southeast Asia, the "Glacier" morph is a product of careful selective breeding within the isopod hobby.

This lineage has been stabilized to ensure that the clean, white coloration is passed down to all offspring. Their success in captivity is largely due to their "circumtropical" nature—having spread to tropical regions worldwide, they have evolved a level of environmental flexibility that most Cubaris species lack.

Diet

• Primary: They are excellent cleaners, consuming dry leaf litter and decaying white-rotted wood.
• Protein: Moderate demand. Provide dried shrimp, fish flakes, or isopod chow 1-2 times a week.
• Vitamins: They enjoy supplemental feedings of squash, carrots, and cucumber.
• Calcium: Crucial. Essential for maintaining their bright white, calcified shells.

What You Receive

• Starter culture of X Cubaris sp. Murina "Glacier" isopods.
• Mixed sizes (juveniles and adults) to ensure a rapidly growing, snowy colony.

Why Buy From Us

✔ Clean, bright, and healthy captive-bred "Glacier" stock.

✔ Secure, moisture-stable packaging for guaranteed live arrival.

✔ The perfect "designer" isopod that combines elite looks with beginner-friendly care.