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Cubaris murina "Papaya" Isopods
$24.99 -
$849.99
A friendlier way into Cubaris. Cubaris murina Papaya isopods show a warm orange-pink blush across a classic rounded Cubaris body. Native to Southeast Asia, this murina morph is more forgiving than many Cubaris, making it a solid choice even for Keepers newer to the genus.
Keep them moist with moderate calcium available, comfortable around 72 to 80F and 70 to 90% humidity. Adults reach 10 to 15mm, and their warm coloring makes a colony easy to spot working across the substrate.
- Warm orange-pink Papaya coloring
- Beginner-friendly for the Cubaris genus
- Comfortable in a warm, humid tropical setup
- Easy to spot and enjoy in a display enclosure
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Care Snapshot
| Climate | Tropical |
| Temperature | 72 to 80 F |
| Humidity | 70 to 90% |
| Adult size | 10 to 15 mm |
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Care level | beginner |
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Papaya Isopod Care Guide
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