{"product_id":"cubaris-murina-papaya","title":"Cubaris murina “Papaya\"","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1n85ec\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"95\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eCubaris murina “Papaya” \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eLooking for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"149\"\u003ereliable, beginner-friendly isopod\u003c\/strong\u003e that thrives in bioactive setups? \u003cstrong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eCubaris murina “Papaya”\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the best entry-level Cubaris species, valued for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"336\"\u003ehardiness, adaptability, and excellent clean-up abilities\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eWith its soft \u003cstrong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"381\"\u003epink “papaya” coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e and active nature, this species is perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eterrariums, vivariums, and bioactive enclosures\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"486\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1hea0ro\" data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"525\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eWhy Choose Papaya Isopods?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qrtpq9\" data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"570\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eBeginner-friendly \u0026amp; 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