White Ducky Isopods (Cubaris sp. “White Ducky”)

Care Info

• Origin: Thailand
• Temperature: 20–26°C
• Humidity: 70–85%
• Size: 18–21 mm
• Difficulty: Hard
• Rarity: Very Rare

Product Description (Cute… Expensive… Judging You Quietly)

Meet the White Ducky Isopod—proof that something can be adorable and high maintenance at the same time.

These are the monochrome cousins of the famous Rubber Ducky isopods, rocking a clean white-and-grey look with the same iconic “tiny duck face.” Yes, they really do look like microscopic armoured ducks. No, it never stops being weirdly charming.

They’re rare, slow-breeding, and require careful care—so think less “easy pet” and more luxury collectible that happens to eat leaf litter.

Why People Obsess Over Them

• The legendary “duck face” 🦆
• Striking white, grey, and sometimes caramel markings
• Rare and highly collectible
• Big, chunky, and seriously impressive in person
• Rolling into a perfect ball = instant serotonin

Personality & Behaviour (Shy… Then Slightly Less Shy)

At first:
👀 “You will never see them again.”

Later (if you do everything right):
👉 Occasional appearances
👉 Slow, careful exploring
👉 Quiet confidence

They’re not chaotic like Dairy Cows or hyper like Porcellio.
They’re more like introverted royalty—present, but only on their terms.

Housing (This Is Where It Gets Serious)

These are not forgiving.

You need:

• Deep, moisture-retaining substrate (they burrow)
• High humidity (70–85%)
• Low ventilation (they hate drying out)
• Stable temperatures (no sudden changes)

Think: humid cave vibes, not “random tub on a shelf”

Feeding (Fancy Rot, Basically)

Main diet:

• White-rotted wood (essential, not optional)
• Leaf litter
• Cork bark

Extras:

• Veg (sweet potato, carrot, courgette)
• Protein (shrimp, fish flakes, dried insects)

💀 Skip calcium and they will absolutely fall apart (not dramatically, just biologically).

Add:

• Cuttlebone
• Limestone
• Eggshell

Breeding (Patience Required… A Lot of It)

These are not here to mass-produce.

Expect:

• Small broods
• Slow growth
• Long wait times

You’ll go from:
“Are they breeding?”
to
“Oh wow, one baby.”

Eventually, yes—they will establish. But this is a long game.

Difficulty (Let’s Be Honest)

These are:
❌ Not beginner-friendly
❌ Not forgiving
❌ Not for “I’ll just try it and see”

They are:
✔ For experienced keepers
✔ For collectors
✔ For people who enjoy the challenge

Is This Species Right for You?

✔ You’ve successfully kept other Cubaris
✔ You can maintain stable humidity and temperature
✔ You want something rare and impressive

✖ You’re new to isopods
✖ You forget to mist enclosures
✖ You want fast breeding or a cleanup crew

Final Thoughts

White Ducky isopods are high-end isopod keeping.

They’re rare, slow, and demanding—but also one of the most unique and satisfying species to keep successfully.

If you get it right, you’ll have:
👉 Tiny armoured ducks
👉 In a box
👉 Judging you quietly

And honestly, that’s worth it.