Cubaris "Murina Glacier" Isopods

Cubaris murina “Glacier” Isopods

Cubaris murina “Glacier” is a clean and visually striking morph, featuring pale, cool-toned colouring that gives it a crisp, almost icy appearance. This lighter aesthetic stands out beautifully against darker substrate and leaf litter. If you’re looking to buy isopods UK keepers enjoy for subtle colour and visibility, this is a fantastic option.

Part of the Cubaris isopods collection, this species thrives in stable, high-humidity setups. For enclosure planning, it pairs naturally with our isopod habitat setup guide.

Genus Behaviour

Cubaris species are typically burrowing, cave-style isopods, but murina types tend to be more visible when conditions are right. They still rely on humidity and shelter but will often graze across leaf litter and open substrate areas more frequently than deeper-burrowing species.

About Cubaris murina “Glacier”

This morph stands out through its pale, cool-toned colouration rather than bold patterning. The lighter body tones make individuals easier to spot within the enclosure, especially in darker setups. For those browsing isopods for sale UK keepers prefer for both aesthetics and visibility, Glacier is an excellent choice.

Habitat Design

• Balanced substrate depth – supports both light burrowing and surface movement.
• Leaf litter feeding layer – encourages natural grazing and visibility.
• Bark shelter zone – provides security while maintaining accessibility.
• Moss humidity pocket – keeps moisture stable without over-saturating.
• Open roaming substrate – allows more visible activity compared to deeper cave species.
• Calcium source area – supports moulting and exoskeleton strength.

This design works well because it balances humidity with visibility, allowing keepers to enjoy observing the colony while still meeting the species’ needs.

Why Glacier Is a Collector Favourite

The appeal of this morph lies in its clean, pale aesthetic. It offers a lighter and more minimal look compared to heavily patterned species, making it ideal for naturalistic displays where subtle contrast is preferred. For keepers exploring isopods available in the UK, it provides a visually accessible yet still distinctive addition. It also fits naturally within our display isopods collection.

Recommended Enclosure

Use a humidity-retaining enclosure with moderate airflow. Begin with invertebrate bioactive substrate, add a generous layer of leaf litter, and structure the enclosure with cork bark. Maintain a moisture zone using sphagnum moss, and include rot wood for feeding. A vented isopod enclosure works well when humidity is maintained consistently.

Care Requirements

• High humidity with a gentle moisture gradient
• Moderate substrate depth
• Mix of shelter and open grazing areas
• Leaf litter and decaying wood as staple food sources
• Calcium via limestone or cuttlebone

Recommended Habitat Supplies

• Invertebrate Bioactive Substrate
• Leaf Litter
• Cork Bark
• Rot Wood
• Sphagnum Moss
• Limestone

Related Isopods

• Cubaris murina Anemone
• Ardentiella Glass Phoenix
• Porcellio scaber Rusty
• Armadillidium gestroi Milky Way

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Explore more adaptable species in our Cubaris isopods, browse visually clean species in display isopods, or discover collector favourites in rare isopods. You can also build a balanced enclosure using our isopod supplies. Cubaris murina “Glacier” is one of the most visually clean isopods for sale UK keepers can add to their setup.