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Panda King, in lavender.Lavender Panda King isopods (Cubaris sp.) take the black-and-white Panda King pattern that made this line famous and shift it into a soft lavender hue, a rare and coveted color variation from Thailand. They want consistent tropical...

A regal look for any display tank. Cubaris sp. Panda King isopods carry striking black and white banding across a rounded Cubaris body, native to Thailand. It's one of the most visually distinct Cubaris morphs available, and a favorite centerpiece...

Stripes in honey gold.Honey Tiger isopods (Cubaris sp.) carry a warm honey-gold base with fine striping, a softer take on the bold banded patterns seen elsewhere in the Cubaris group. They want consistent tropical moisture and a good calcium supply....

Texture like nothing else.Pineapple Spiky isopods (Cristarmadillidium muricatum) are known for a rough, spiked shell that gives them a genuinely unique look among rolling isopods, closer to armor than the smooth shells most species carry. Originating in Spain, they lean...

Three colonies. One new chapter in your kingdom. Explore three distinct isopod cultures in one order: Zebra (Armadillidium maculatum), Gestroi (Armadillidium gestroi), and Panda King (Cubaris sp.). This combo includes 15 or more of each—at least 45 live isopods in...

A shine you notice immediately.Shiny Gator isopods carry a glossy, textured shell reminiscent of alligator hide, with a sheen that sets them apart from the flatter finish of most Cubaris-type species. Coming from Thailand, they want consistent tropical moisture and...

Expansus, reimagined in fall color.Autumnal Equinox isopods (Porcellio expansus) carry the same massive, flared frame as the standard Expansus but in a warm seasonal palette that makes this morph stand out even among giants. They share the same Spanish origin...

Built like a tiny tank. The Ankylosaur (Reductoniscus tuberculatus) is a heavily armored isopod native to Southeast Asia, covered in raised tubercles that give it a sculptural, prehistoric look. It is instantly recognizable next to smoother bodied species.This tropical species...

Pale body, bold trim.Red Edge Albino isopods (Cubaris sp.) combine a pale, albino-toned body with a fine red edge along the shell, an unusual and eye-catching combination in the Cubaris group. They want consistent tropical moisture and a good calcium...

A dependable dilatatus with warmer tones. Rust (Porcellio dilatatus) is a rust toned color line of one of the most reliable Porcellio in the hobby, native to Europe and the Mediterranean, reaching about 15 to 20mm as an adult. It...

A splash of color on a proven species. Orange Dalmatian isopods (Armadillidium vulgare) carry warm orange spotting across their armor, standing out against the usual gray of this species while keeping all of its beginner-friendly toughness. This species is native...

The perfect first colony. Powder Orange isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus) are fast, hardy, and very forgiving, which is exactly why they're one of the most recommended starter species in the hobby. Their warm tangerine color brings any bioactive enclosure to life...

Bold color, panda-style contrast.Red Panda isopods (Cubaris sp.) pair a warm rust-red body with lighter facial markings, a combination that gives this morph its name and its appeal on the display shelf. They want consistent tropical moisture and a good...

Dressed for the occasion.Penguin isopods (Cubaris sp.) carry a crisp black-and-white pattern with a clean, almost tuxedo-like look, a simple but striking design among Cubaris morphs. They want consistent tropical moisture and a reliable calcium source. Kept at 72 to...

A cool-toned classic. Powder Blue isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus) share the same easy temperament as their Powder Orange cousins, dressed in a soft blue-grey dusting. They are one of the fastest, most reliable cleanup crews a new keeper can start with.Quick...

An easy shine to start with.Pearls isopods (Cubaris murina) carry a soft, pale sheen that gives the morph its name, and murina as a species is known for being more approachable than many Cubaris. Native to Southeast Asia, they want...

A softer shade of a hobby favorite. Orange Cream isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus) carry a gentle, creamy orange tone, a softer variation on the classic Powder Orange that made this species famous as a beginner cleanup crew. They keep all the...

Sunset colors on a dependable frame. Sunset (Porcellio dilatatus) blends warm orange and pink tones across one of the hobby's most reliable Porcellio, native to Europe and the Mediterranean, reaching about 15 to 20mm as an adult.Dilatatus is beginner friendly...

Every bit as magnificent as it sounds. Porcellio magnificus is a spectacular, large bodied isopod native to Spain, reaching about 25 to 35mm as an adult. Its size and presence make it one of the most impressive Porcellio in the...

Color for the cooler side of the collection. Mardi Gras isopods (Oniscus asellus) show a lively, colorful pattern across a flatter body type, native to Europe and now established across North America as well. Unlike many isopods, this species prefers...

Warm yellow, top to bottom. The High Yellow Ornatus (Porcellio ornatus) is a rich yellow color line native to the Iberian Peninsula, reaching about 20 to 25mm as an adult. The warm tone carries across the whole body, making colonies...

Gestroi with extra pop.Zinger isopods (Armadillidium gestroi) bring a vivid color morph to a species already known for being colorful and easy to keep, making them a favorite among keepers who want display value without a difficulty spike. Native to...

Bordered in gold.Flavomarginatus isopods (Porcellio flavomarginatus) get their name from the yellow edging along the shell, a subtle but distinctive detail on an otherwise dark, rugged body. Like many Spanish Porcellio, they lean dry and want high calcium to support...

A look unlike anything else on the shelf. Yeti isopods (Nesodillo arcangelii) come from the Philippines and have a pale, soft-looking appearance that gives them their name, standing apart from more common rolling isopod genera.This species needs consistently warm, humid...

Small size, big personality. Cubaris sp. "White Shark" isopods run smaller than many Cubaris in the trade, with a pale, clean coloration that stands out against dark substrate. Like most Cubaris morphs, precise wild origin is not well documented.This species...

A giant among Porcellio. The Orange Hoffmannseggii (Porcellio hoffmannseggii) is native to the Iberian Peninsula and reaches about 30 to 40mm as an adult, making it one of the largest Porcellio species widely kept. Its bold orange color only adds...

Variety built right in.The Powder Mix (Porcellionides pruinosus) combines several powder isopod color morphs into a single culture, so every order brings a little variety along with the same easy care this species is known for. Powder isopods are fast,...

Koi color, powder-isopod ease.Red Koi isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus) bring a red patterned finish to one of the hobby's most trusted starter species, giving keepers color without sacrificing any of the ease that makes pruinosus so popular. They are fast, forgiving,...

YOUR KINGDOM PROVISIONS What is included 10 Panda King isopods One 8 oz coco temperate springtail culture An enclosure and unlisted habitat supplies are not included.Panda King cleanup crew: This bundle pairs 10 Panda King isopods with an 8 oz...

Cubaris sp. “Panda King” isopods for display cultures and humid bioactive vivariums. Care level: intermediate. Reproduction is slow to moderate once established.Choose your count: The new 10-count option is $22.99. The original listing used “15–50” at $24.99 without stating one...

The classic pillbug, dressed up.The Gem Mix (Armadillidium vulgare) brings together several colorful vulgare morphs in one culture, so keepers get the legendary toughness of this species along with visual variety in every order. Vulgare is about as forgiving as...

YOUR KINGDOM PROVISIONS What is included 20 Powder Orange isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus) 20 Powder Blue isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus) 40 live isopods total Both colors are the same species. Maintain separate cultures if preserving each color line is your goal.Two colors,...

About as dark as Venezillo gets. Castle Black (Venezillo sp.) is a dark trade morph within the Venezillo genus, known for its deep, near black coloring. Against lighter substrate the contrast is immediate and dramatic.This is a tropical species that...

Bold color backed by a tough species. Orange Vigor isopods (Armadillidium vulgare) show a strong, saturated orange across their plates, a standout among vulgare morphs while keeping the species' well-earned reputation for durability. Vulgare originates in Europe and now thrives...

A rarer name in a familiar family. Proporcellio vulcanius comes from the Mediterranean and Canary region and represents an uncommon genus within the wider Porcellionid family. It gives experienced Keepers a chance to branch out from the more common Porcellio...

A soft, ghostly presence. Nesodillo arcangelii Purple Ghost isopods carry a pale, washed out coloring with a gentle purple hue, native to the Philippines. Compared to bolder Nesodillo morphs, this one has a quiet, almost translucent look that rewards a...

YOUR KINGDOM PROVISIONS What is included Mixed live isopods in the total count selected Count options: 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 500 or 1000 Variable assortment that may include Porcellionides pruinosus morphs, Porcellio species and Dwarf White isopods Species...

The crowd-favorite workhorse. Dairy Cow isopods (Porcellio laevis) are big, bold, and remarkably fast-breeding, and their black-and-white spotted pattern earns them their barnyard nickname. They are a beginner favorite for good reason.Few isopods reproduce as quickly or clean as voraciously....

Color with a sense of place.Red Pak Chong isopods (Cubaris sp.) take their name from the Pak Chong region of Thailand and carry a warm red tone that makes them easy to identify in a mixed collection. They want consistent...

A dark, compact isopod with a distinctly understated display. Black Bear isopods (Venezillo sp.) suit keepers who value subtle coloration and prefer to build a stable culture before using animals in a display enclosure.Start them with layered leaf litter, decomposing...

that commands attention. Titan isopods (Porcellio hoffmannseggii) are among the largest isopods kept in the hobby, native to the Iberian Peninsula and built with a heavy, armored look to match their size. They are a genuine centerpiece species in...

Zebra pattern, softened tone.Champagne Zebra isopods (Armadillidium maculatum) carry the same banded pattern that made the standard Zebra isopod a hobby staple, rendered in a lighter, more muted champagne tone. Coming from Southern France and the Mediterranean, they do well...

A roller from the Philippine rainforest floor. The Lapu (Filipinodillo maculatum) is a spotted rolling isopod native to the Philippines, prized for its pattern and its confident, ball up defense. It is one of the more distinctive locality species in...

A ghostly wash of color. Yellow Ghost isopods (Porcellio bolivari) show a pale, washed yellow coloring over the same spiky, textured armor the species is known for, native to Spain and built for a drier, semi-arid environment.This species needs a...

An easy first culture. Dwarf White isopods (Trichorhina tomentosa) are small, pale, and low maintenance, making this starter pack a great entry point into keeping a dedicated cleanup crew species. Native to the tropical Americas, they reproduce parthenogenetically, so this...

Big, bold, and genuinely rare.Giant Banahaw isopods (Filipinodillo sp.) are one of the larger rolling species in the hobby, hailing from the Philippines and named for the Banahaw mountain region. They want consistent tropical moisture and a steady calcium supply...

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Care Archives / Isopod Care Sheets / Panda King The panda king colony quest Panda King Isopods Cubaris sp. Follow your colony's care quest, from a sheltered first habitat to a thriving leaf-litter realm. Each waypoint leads to practical guidance...