Cubaris sp. ‘Miyako’

Cubaris sp. ‘Miyako’ – Japanese Red Edge Isopods

Creation Cultivated Cubaris sp. ‘Miyako’ is a striking Japanese isopod known for its dark charcoal-to-purple body framed by vivid red-orange edging.

Also sold under the names Japanese Red Edge and Iriomotensis Miyako, this collector species develops a contrasting colored skirt around the outer edges of its armored body segments.

Miyako isopods are best suited for intermediate keepers who can provide consistently warm, humid, and stable conditions.

Why Isopod Keepers Choose Creation Cultivated

Vivid Red Edging — Features red-to-orange markings that contrast beautifully against its darker body.

Japanese Hobby Line — A distinctive collector culture associated with Miyako, Japan.

Display-Worthy Appearance — Its contrasting colors make it an excellent centerpiece colony.

Classic Cubaris Shape — Possesses a compact, rounded body and can roll into a protective ball.

Collector Appeal — A less commonly available Japanese isopod with recognizable coloration.

Professionally Packed — Carefully prepared for secure live-animal transit.

Product Details

Hobby Identification: Cubaris sp. ‘Miyako’

Other Trade Names: Japanese Red Edge, Iriomotensis Miyako

Locality Association: Miyako, Japan

Coloration: Charcoal, brown, or purple with red-orange edging

Adult Size: Approximately 0.4–0.6 in. (10–15 mm)

Care Level: Intermediate

Reproduction Rate: Slow to moderate while establishing

Behavior: Shy, secretive, and capable of complete conglobation

Natural differences in size, age, body color, and edge intensity should be expected.

Care Requirements

Temperature: Approximately 72–80°F (22–27°C)

Moisture: Keep the substrate consistently lightly damp without allowing it to become saturated or completely dry.

Ventilation: Provide moderate cross-ventilation to maintain high humidity without creating stagnant conditions.

Substrate: Use a deep, nutrient-rich organic substrate containing decomposing hardwood leaves, rotting wood, and sphagnum moss.

Diet: Provide abundant leaf litter with occasional vegetables and light supplemental protein.

Calcium: Keep cuttlebone, limestone, oyster shell, or another calcium source available.

Colony Care: Avoid frequent disturbance while the colony is becoming established.

Commonly Used For

Miyako isopods are commonly kept as collector species, Japanese locality cultures, display colonies, and long-term breeding projects.

Although they consume decaying organic material, their collector value and slower establishment make them better suited for dedicated cultures than primary cleanup-crew use.

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