Cubaris “Pak Chong”: Care, Feeding & Breeding
Sep 27, 2026
LucaTech3D · Isopod care
Cubaris spec. “Pak Chong” brings a contrasting pattern to your isopod collection. We recommend a structured enclosure with moist and less damp retreats. Suitable substrate and a quiet settling-in period matter more than elaborate equipment.
- Temperature · guideline
- 22–26 °C
- Moisture
- Moist retreats with a less damp area
- Focus
- Cubaris in a structured enclosure
Appearance & behaviour
Leaves and bark give Pak Chong the cover it needs. A small group may remain inconspicuous for some time. Arrange the enclosure so you can check food and moisture without uncovering every animal. Patient observation at a fixed feeding spot is more useful.
Enclosure & setup
Provide several centimetres of loose, humus-rich substrate with decomposed leaves and white-rotted wood. Leaf litter and our Cork Fragments 200 g create sheltered retreats. Place suitable cork pieces beside the moss patch and in less damp areas so the animals can choose where to settle. Keep the feeding point and watering area accessible. Secure ventilation openings allow air exchange while retaining small animals.
Temperature & moisture
Use 22–26 °C as a guide. Keep one corner reliably moist and the remaining floor less damp. Add water to the intended area when needed, checking beneath the leaves first. Avoid direct sunlight, waterlogging and sharp temperature changes.
Food & calcium
Keep leaves, suitable decaying wood and calcium available. Offer our Premium Sowbug Food sparingly at a fixed, accessible feeding spot. Serve it dry or lightly moistened, and keep leaves and wood in the enclosure alongside it. A new group may take supplementary food slowly. Keep portions small and remove leftovers instead of continually adding more.
Breeding & colony growth
Give the group time to settle. Steady moisture and limited disturbance are more helpful than daily searches for offspring. Tiny juveniles are easy to miss in the substrate. As the colony grows, replenish leaves and shelters and review the available space.
Comparing the range
Pak Chong, Panda King and White Side use similar setup basics: loose substrate, leaves, wood and retreats with different moisture levels. We recommend a separate enclosure for each form. Check the name before adding to your group: Pak Chong and Red Pak Chong are sold separately.
Routine care
- Check regularly that the moist corner has not dried out and ventilation openings are clear.
- Remove leftover food and replenish leaves as they are consumed.
- Replace substrate in portions when needed, taking care of tiny juveniles.
Frequently asked questions
Should I spray the entire enclosure?
No. We recommend adding water to the moist area. Other sections stay less damp, giving the animals a choice.
Why have I not seen any offspring yet?
A new group needs time. Check moisture, temperature and the basic food supply without constantly digging through the box. Tiny juveniles are also easy to overlook.
Should I add more heat to encourage breeding?
Not without checking first. Measure the temperature and stay within the recommended range. Excess heat can dry the enclosure and harm the animals.
Further reading
Want to learn more? These sources provide further information on isopod care. Updated: September 2026.
