Cubaris Sp Panda King "Pink Rose"

🌸🐼 Cubaris sp. "Panda King Pink Rose" | The Ultimate Pastel Morph

The "Panda King Pink Rose" represents the pinnacle of selection within the Panda King lineage. While the standard "Pink" morph has salmon or dusky tones, the Pink Rose is bred for a cleaner, brighter, and more vibrant "rose petal" pink. It maintains the adorable "panda" mask and bands but swaps the dark colors for a stunning, high-fashion pastel aesthetic.

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🧬 Species Information

• Scientific Name: Cubaris sp. "Panda King Pink Rose"
• Common Name: Pink Rose Panda / Rose Panda
• Origin: Selective captive-bred morph (Southeast Asian lineage).
• Size: ~1.2–1.5 cm (Classic plump Cubaris shape).
• Visuals: High-contrast rose-pink bands against a creamy white or translucent base.

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🛠️ Care Requirements

The Pink Rose is a "best-of-all-worlds" isopod. It looks as delicate as a Cherry Blossom but is nearly as hardy as a standard Panda King.

Requirement	Specification
Difficulty	Easy to Moderate
Humidity	High (75-80%). They thrive in a "tropical" environment.
Temperature	23–26°C (73–79°F).
Burrowing	High. They require deep substrate (6+ cm) to feel secure.
Social Level	Very high. They are often found huddling in groups.

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🥗 Diet & "Color Feeding"

To keep the Pink Rose looking its best, nutrition is key. Their color intensity can be influenced by their diet.

• Primary Food: Decaying hardwood leaves (Oak, Maple) and white-rot wood.
• Color Enhancers: Frequently offer krill, freeze-dried shrimp, and red bell peppers. These are high in astaxanthin and carotene, which help maintain those rosy hues.
• Calcium Requirement: Absolute. Like all Cubaris, they need heavy calcium for their thick shells. Use cuttlebone or limestone chunks.

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💡 Why the "Pink Rose" is Special

A Bioactive Dream: Because they are active burrowers, they are excellent at aerating the soil in high-end tropical terrariums. They stay visible enough to be enjoyed but do the "dirty work" of a clean-up crew beneath the surface.

• Hardiness: Unlike the fragile Cherry Blossom, the Pink Rose Panda is much more tolerant of slight humidity fluctuations.
• The "Waddle": They are famous for their clumsy, charming walk and their tendency to roll into a perfect pink ball when startled.

Isopod Comparison Tip:

If you want Maximum Pink, go with Cherry Blossom.

If you want Pink + Easy Breeding, go with Panda King Pink Rose.

📦 What You Receive

• Starter Culture: X Cubaris sp. "Panda King Pink Rose."
• Selection: A mix of sizes to ensure a healthy, multi-generational colony.

Why Buy From Us

✔ Premium, healthy captive-bred "Panda King" stock.

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✔ The perfect "gateway" species into the world of exotic Asian Cubaris.