Cubaris sp. ‘Rubber Ducky’ Isopod Care Guide

#isopods #cubaris #rubberducky Cubaris sp. ‘Rubber Ducky’ is one of the most sought-after pet isopods, due to its cute appearance. It is a fairly expensive isopod. Is it worth the hype and the price? Are rubber ducky isopods really one of the best pet isopods? In this isopod care guide, I’ll introduce the Cubaris sp. ‘Rubber’, isopod, discuss its care and housing, the potential for this isopod for use in Bioactive vivariums, and finally, as a pet / hobby /display isopod.
I got my original Rubber Duckies from Dan at www.mittenexoticsgr.com/
For more information about keeping rubber ducky isopods and other isopod species with roaches, check out this livestream with Kyle Kandillian of Roach Crossing:
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[@frankdughtank8327]

Oh man the intro was awesome lol Excellent video rus

[@sandysizemore1828]

Indeed !

[@axjagfilms]

I still remember Sesame Street, this dude portrayed Ernie perfectly.

[@loxlie]

Yes, that's an immediate Like.

[@PlecsExotics3]

lol yea

[@MinionSlayer69]

Owning zero isopods of my own, I would like to thank you for such an informative and entertaining video on a species I've only seen once or twice. People like Rus that cover niche jobs/hobbies are very valuable to me (and probably to a lot of other people!)

[@Megusta_plants]

Yup

[@npc.artist]

👋 Hiii I’m Rubber ducky keeper from Thailand(not breeder) I have a little trick that I found myself to share with you guys. -I use no.00 coral sand as a decoration( they are pretty good looking and beneficial) , a little bit of egg shell powder and fine crushed cuttlebone (I think it’s easier for them to nom) - For humidity control I use unglazed pot filled with water and place them on sphagnum moss (very good when you are not at home) hope that’s help 💖 sorry for broken english

[@Aquarimax]

Great tips!

[@stephenbird5641]

Glad You finally did Rubber Duckies. I live in Thailand and have R.D. as well as several Cubaris species such as Panda King, White Faced Panda King, Red Skirt, Hong , Amber Panda, Amber Firefly, Bumble Bee, Emperor Bee and Green Laser which are the slowest breeders and seem to give birth to only one at a time. There's a few others that I can't identify. Some I've had for just a few months, others for a couple of years.

[@Aquarimax]

That’s interesting that there is an isopod species that produces only one offspring at a time! Does that species seem to offer parental care?

[@stephenbird5641]

@@Aquarimax Merry Christmas Russ. Not that I have observed. The collector says there are nearly no more to be found at the known sites so it does seem that it really is that slow at reproducing. He gave me one snow white specimen which I think is an albino but people have said on KZbin that an albino must have pink eyes. That can't be true, can it, as they don't have haemoglobin.

[@noahwilson9874]

@@stephenbird5641 that is very sad there are not many left in their natural habitats. Lets hope there are species out there that will never be found!

[@taranchies1505]

'Rubber duckies cost a ton, for 20 dollars I just got one' ahahaha, fantastic song :D

[@noctahlia5282]

Can you do a video on most active and least shy isopod species? Like top 5 or something. I would like to have some that are really fun to watch. And if possible, a video on how to tame and socialize your isopods. I don't know if you have tried that, but I would love to get some tips if you have. I'm working on socializing my pet roaches, with varying results depending on species. But I leave my isopods alone in fear of stressing them out. Would love to be able to interact with them though.

[@Pinkstinkie]

I can't believe it took me a year to hear the best intro ever!

[@MK-moth]

Just got duckies as my first species of isopods, so I really appreciate the information!! Thank you for sharing!

[@zer0coolninja887]

Always with the great content!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 happy holidays everyone

[@gingerbreadnation246]

THANK YOU, it’s a Christmas miracle, I’ve been looking for rubber ducky care for so long.

[@Bugrealms2]

Top vid as always!

[@lauraclegg794]

My Ducky's arrived tomorrow. I can't wait. My Panda Kings are doing great with lots of babies so fingers crossed my Ducky's do well too

[@Claire-po5cx]

thank you for making this! i plan on getting some for my next birthday since they are so pricey, and this was very useful!!

[@Crystalspets]

I enjoyed watching the whole video those are some really cool collection of isopods they are so pricey

[@themadaquarist]

Outstanding video Rus, very true about the amount of conflicting information available hence the confusion to newer hobbyists

[@Mr14mal02]

Thank you for the information! Looking forward to your next one

[@Aquarimax]

Thank YOU! I’ll keep them coming!

[@RebleGreyWarden]

They are very cute :D Glad to see they are thriving!

[@Aquarimax]

Thank you! It makes me happy to see little ones in there all the time 😊

[@Mercedes_may]

Yay!! Thank you so much!! Also merry Christmas Eve!

[@Aquarimax]

You’re welcome, and a merry Christmas Eve to you!

[@johannoren2787]

Thanks a lot! Great video. I keep tarantulas and have just the last few days gotten in to isopods, now I am obsessed with them, they seem amazing and so many varieties, damn, now I gotta start collecting isopods too.XD Looking forward to watching your other videos.:)

[@siyg]

I love the intro! One of the reasons I love Aquarimax pets and Supreme Gecko. Will be waiting until I have experience to get something this advanced.

[@artzlonga7934]

this isopods are super cute 🤗

[@barbhelle5481]

Thank you Russ. They are adorable but the price is for sure out of my range. I am wanting chocolate zebras next. Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@PotooBurd]

This is so informative! Great job, fantastic reporting!🌻🌼🐝 Keep it up 🙌

[@Aquarimax]

Thank you!!

[@animal_guyy]

Excellent video 👍🏻

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

That intro 😂😂😂 This channel is wonderful!

[@heatherb2762]

I just ordered some new tarantula slings and the breeder is sending me blonde rubber duckies as a freebie! I can’t wait to get them. Great video! I have the weekend to get them set up. :)

[@killiankerosene7676]

That intro earned you a sub ny friend. Im so excited to explore your channel ahahha these things are cute as shit im so excited for my isopods

[@sumdumdog]

Haha, I love the song. Great information, too! I only recently learned how much duckies love/need water. I got some white duckies recently and think I was keeping them too dry. One came up and was "drinking" water as I sprayed it down the side, while several others laid in small pools formed on leaves. Some didn't move, but they were still alive when I checked -- just happily wet. Wonder if they're used to thin layers of water in cave systems, maybe from dripping limestone stalactites (calcium-rich water?). Interesting to think about.

[@bryanreimel6594]

Need more Cubaris profiles....please!

[@joshuarosenblatt]

This has become one of my favorite KZbin channels. I don’t currently have any isopods but I’ve learned more about them in the last week than I ever thought I would’ Plan on getting a few species once the weather warms up here in Pennsylvania :)

[@Aquarimax]

That’s just what I love to hear! Which species are you planning on?

[@PrincesaKarolSilvaGonzalez]

El mejor video sobre una especie que e visto , saludos desde México , espero poder seguir viendo más de tus videos, son increíbles ❤

[@Aquarimax]

Muchísimas gracias, me alegro que te gusten mis videos, y que te ayuden. 😁

[@carashea4207]

just found ur channel and loving it

[@Aquarimax]

Welcome! I am glad to hear it!

[@akos1m4rvic2]

Nice and informative video about rubber duckies! I wanted to own some but they're quite expensive here in the philippines to the point that i can't afford it . I hope you can make a video about Cubaris sp. Murina or Armadillo Officinalis as i would be keeping a starter colony soon

[@chfkpplk]

Hello, thank you so much for these tips! I'm waiting for my cubaris rubber duckies, lemon blues and ambers to arrive and I'm already getting ready for them. You mentioned putting isopods in smaller tubs and then gradually increasing the size. What container should I start with? Is 0.52 okay for mancae? Thanks!

[@papayer]

this is so cute

[@jacalynhill7132]

Great singing intro!!

[@caitlinnicholson703]

I almost snorted tea out of my nose from that intro!

[@Aquarimax]

😂 Apparently it was worth the effort 🤣

[@jits27]

Love your videos! Thank you so much for doing this, very helpful! Question; I will get some amber ducky’s soon… do I take care of them same as rubber ducky’s or do they have other needs?

[@Aquarimax]

I haven’t kept the species known as ‘Amber Duckies’, but I believe their care is similar. But maybe you are talking about the color variety of Rubber Duckies, also called Amber Duckies , in which case care is identical. 👍

[@AquaGardenZen]

This was a great and very informative video on this species 👏 so far I don't have the rubber duckies I do have what is now a very large colony of cubaris Murina and a fair amount in my crested gecko enclosure with success 🙌 thank you for sharing

[@Aquarimax]

Glad to hear the C . murina are doing well with your Crestie!

[@AquaGardenZen]

@@Aquarimax my crested gecko is not in there yet letting the enclosure grow in more first

[@Aquarimax]

@@AquaGardenZen a good plan!

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

they are so coo looking

[@user-ej9pp2qk2c]

Hi I would love to see a video on Thai spikey isopods

[@autumnsky9807]

Thanks. Just got a pack of 10 amber / pink, one died looked like their moss was too dry, same day of arrival. And my 3yo GD loves them, and the ones in the yard. So it's exciting to move to a new species for me to keep for her and have her love to learn about them. Plus they are adorable. A year after your spotlight video, but the info is much appreciated. 💛 🧡 💕

[@Aquarimax]

Glad to hear the video has been helpful! How are they doing now ?

[@autumnsky9807]

@@Aquarimax lost another a day later, but they are doing okay now. Thank you for asking. They don't do well with dryness as discussed.

[@MomoXxdotcom]

I am too addicted I watched this video 9 times

[@Aquarimax]

🤣👍 Fantastic! I appreciate the extra support!

[@discospiders]

Love the song! 😂

[@sandysizemore1828]

I didn’t see yours and Kyle’s link pop up when I watched this today…just fyi.

[@TheropodHunter]

I need to get more of these soon.

[@Aquarimax]

Yes! Are they easy to get in your country?

[@TheropodHunter]

@@Aquarimax There a few places that sell them, probably about three.

[@YoungHenBeats]

do you think that rubber duckies could do well as a cleanup crew in a dart frog enclosure?

[@trixihobby3466]

Which substrate are you using for rubber ducky species?

[@Shades1535]

Awesome video. What enclosure size would you recommend for a starting colony of 10?

[@Aquarimax]

I would go smaller than a 6-quart for just 10. Maybe a 3rd of the size/footprint?

[@Goldenrod6901]

I would love to see your care for Panda Kings

[@andrewchristy530]

I noticed that you mentioned almost none of the substrate is dry, essentially. How often are you misting the medium enclosure you find?

[@Aquarimax]

I moisten the mossy side 2-3m times a week, usually.

[@jdssurf]

hey Rus so what are the most sought after pods now days

[@Terracotta_Me]

Can Rubber Duckies be housed with other isopods other than springtails? I’m thinking of planting a large terrarium as I’m a plant nut but would love to keep some little friends in there too - I love the rubber duckies for obvious reasons! I also love other isopods so was wondering if they can co-hab once their colonies are big enough?

[@Aquarimax]

I think that depends on a lot of factors. If you have a moisture gradient in the vivarium, and keep a species that doesn’t burrow as much as likes drier areas, you might succeed!

[@Hicks_geckos401]

I finally got my duckies thanks for the info

[@Aquarimax]

Great! How are they doing?

[@Hicks_geckos401]

They actually doing good I got full adults so I haven’t seen them breed yet but they haven’t perished on me

[@Hicks_geckos401]

I think limestone is Not beneficial I don’t see anything that changes anything I totally agree with your video my experience with them is pretty much on Key with yours they are definitely for people that are ready to take on an isopod that they can take care daily

[@Hicks_geckos401]

As well as spag moss?on which they like better

[@Hicks_geckos401]

That’s so funny the song, I never even thought of that lol 😂 man love your vids please keep them coming with updates

[@zer0coolninja887]

Just got my first pandas im working my way up to duckies now

[@Aquarimax]

Pandas are a pretty hardy Cubaris, good species to start with. 😊👍

[@yatta5000]

I’m pretty new to the hobby and wonder if cubaris red tiger care would be roughly the same 🤔

[@Aquarimax]

Quite similar, yes 👍

[@SavageCaliber]

Out of curiosity can you elaborate more on what you are referring to by “smaller enclosure” to start them off in? what did you use ? Would something like a 4x4x4 acrylic cube filled half way with substrate, a large piece of cork bark taking up the whole middle and some moss on both sides with a small area left open beside the bark that is taken up by leaf litter and sweet potato be to small, just right or too big for a starter colony of 13 rubber duckies in your opinion?

[@Aquarimax]

I think the enclosure you describe would be in a good size range for a starter group of that size. I used a container with very similar dimensions to get my colony breeding.

[@SavageCaliber]

@@Aquarimax Perfect! thank you! I only recently started getting into keeping isopods as a hobby and your species profile videos have been helping me out immensely! I now have 4 species of Armadillidium including wild type and a magic potion Japanese line of vulgare , peracae , maculata, and klugi, 5 of Cubaris: Shiro, Pak chong, rubber ducky, panda king and murina "little sea" , 3 of Porcellio: Giant canyons, Laevis "Dairy cow" , and scaber "Spanish orange" , 2 morphs of pruninosus: powder blue and oreo crumbles, and lastly dwarf whites and dwarf purples.

[@simonemoore3502]

Hi! I am getting Rubber Duckies later this week and do not have springtails yet. Should I be concerned? Can I add springtails after I've added Cubaris sp.? Currently have ¼ sphagnum moss and a coconut coir + worm casing blend for the substrate. Adding cork bark and leaf litter the day they arrive. Expecting 12 RD and 10 BD. (Also, any updates on using Cubaris sp. as CuC? I have a project a few months out that I would like to include them in)

[@Aquarimax]

You can add the springtails later, even if before is ideal. Some Cubaris (murina at least) will munch on live plants, so keep that in mind.

[@zyxwfish]

I’d like to see a video on Porcellio magnificus next.

[@Aquarimax]

Will do soon! Perhaps not next, but it is on the list!

[@zyxwfish]

@@Aquarimax very cool! About using rubber duckies in a hisser bin, I have red edge in my hisser bin and population has exploded. Just now I noticed rubber ducky mancae for the first time in my setup! I bought 20 about 4-5 weeks ago. My plan is to put some duckies in my extinct cave cockroach bin down the road. They should do very well in there.

[@Ricker999]

Do Cubaris in general, specifically Ducky, Panda King, Papaya, and Pak Chong like to burrow in the substrate all the time? I have about 10 of each, and really never see them. They are in a smaller containers than normal. Maybe 1/2 the size of a 6qt.

[@Aquarimax]

They are all fairy secretive burrowers. The more you have, the more you’ll see them…but I don’t have any Cubaris that are particularly visible during the day.

[@chayasakpakapatkulawat2704]

Hey, can you maybe help me out a bit, So I've been taking care of dairy cow isopods for about 2 months now. When they first came they were healthy, they were walking around the box but then when I saw that some baby isopods are starting to grow so I decided to upgrade the box to a bigger box and it took them a long time to adapt to their new enclosure only a few isopods were roaming around the box most of them were only inside the wood. Later, I went outside then when I came back home I saw an isopod dead on the soil but I don't know what was the cause of its death, but its friends still ate the dead isopod after that situation I chose to put leaves as a base layer ( a lot of dried leaves) and place two wood barks and some moss, coal, rocks and placed their food on the wood and finally most of the isopods came out and stayed near the rocks and moss and some of them also stayed under the coal. One day, When I woke up there were isopods feeding on the dead isopod so I did not think of it that much and at that moment there weren't that many mites there are like a few but they are not like a lot, they are not roaming around the whole box. Today, I was looking at my isopods when i found an isopod walking with only its back legs most of its front legs were gone and also its antennas i did not know what happened and then i saw its stomach and there was some kind of yellow stuff and dirt but there weren't any mites on it and i dont think the few mites in the box could eat its whole front legs and antennas in a small amount of time so i texted the owner and the owner said its friends might have eaten its legs and antennas off because it wasn't strong it was weak and maybe it was also hurt, but I'm not sure and I'm scared that are the mites doing this or is this is just something normal can you give me some tips?

[@Aquarimax]

Sorry to hear about this…it sounds like the isopod may have been injured (perhaps during a molt) and then chewed on by other isopods. Mites can be annoying but I have never heard of them attacking isopods directly.

[@Aquarimax]

If the damage is not too great, and it can eat normally, it could recover after a molt or two.

[@arcaninetyfour2239]

Have you done A. maculatum zebra? I don't think I see it on your playlist.

[@Aquarimax]

I have a care video for that species in a different playlist, though I will also be filming a video on that species for this list soon. Here is the other: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqHHnKunqM6Lg9E

[@selinatan1709]

Can you do one for “Shiny Gator” isopods, i havent seen any care guide video about that one 😭

[@Aquarimax]

I will need to interview someone about that species!

[@user-yk3ue1jq1v]

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[@elliedan6985]

Panda king care guide please

[@ShinyHunterGojia]

Just got 15 duckys today here is hopping they do well.

[@Qalmcut]

Did they do well??

[@ShinyHunterGojia]

@donny They are doing pretty good, yeah. I still have them, haha, and they have been breeding.

[@Qalmcut]

@@ShinyHunterGojia damn good job, how many do you reckon you have now then? Ive ordered 10 so i cant wait 😊

[@ShinyHunterGojia]

@donny I'm not too sure I leave them alone. I don't really lift their wood or anything, and the only time I bother them is when I do my weekly maintenance. I have had a few adults pass, but nothing crazy.

[@Qalmcut]

@@ShinyHunterGojia ahh ok makes sense. Good job!

[@applecider19]

Do you have a video on cubaris sp. Silver ghost?

[@Aquarimax]

Not yet…hopefully in the future 👍

[@tidocastillo6824]

Dumb question but can I put blonde ducks with regular ducks?

[@ethananderson541]

is expert gardener potting mix good potting mix for substrate?? let alone safe for rubber ducky’s??

[@Aquarimax]

I haven’t worked with that brand, but I use an organic potting mix with my duckies and it seems to work well. I will be investing in some high-quality isopod mix for them soon though.

[@sandysizemore1828]

Sooooo did you mention ambient temperature for these guys?

[@Aquarimax]

Oops! Well, I think the ideal temp is in the mid 70s, but my critter room varies from 65-78, depending on season and day-night cycle, and they seem to do fine with that.

[@calwinang4911]

Hi. Is it possible to do one care guide for Cubaris ambers'

[@Aquarimax]

I need to find someone with Ambers willing to collaborate with me, then definitely!

[@calwinang4911]

@@Aquarimax Nice! Thank you for your reply

[@gucciroseii3517]

whats a good way of keeping the soil nice and damp, i dont own isopods but the idea of just dumping water on the soil while they're in there feels sad but also the hand mister that i have definitely wouldn't drench the soil at all

[@Aquarimax]

I trickle water in along the edge of the container

[@Aquarimax]

I trickle water in along the edge of the container

[@SafariGrl22]

Do the Cubaris murina have the same care ?

[@Aquarimax]

Essentially, yes. I will have a video on those too, in there future.

[@russelclaveria1918]

porcellio spathulatus or werneri please!!!!

[@CoralMan24]

so if you start a small colony of 10 then keep them in a small setup less then shoebox size?

[@Aquarimax]

That technique helped me succeed with them

[@CoralMan24]

@@Aquarimax thank you and love the channel keep the great video's coming :)

[@mchamm3r760]

He russs is it normal for rubber ducky mancae to die off like 3 or 4 dead mancae they balled up is it normal i just got them to breed but found those dead what is it??? Im going crazy lol

[@Aquarimax]

Oh no! Just mancae dead?

[@kandle4444]

Try Panda Kings or Papayas or other cubaris next.

[@papayer]

PAPAYA ISOPODS EXIST

[@dannysan626]

I just discovered the isopods that are spikey, maybe some stuff on them if it is even legal to have them? I am not finding much on regulation, but my GOD are they appealing to the eyes

[@Aquarimax]

If you are in the US, there are regulations about shipping any isopod across state lines. If you can find them within your state, that can make things easier

[@dannysan626]

@@Aquarimax oh yeah, that I do know, been looking into those permits, but I'm talking about getting some to my state, which is not regulated, and I am thankful for, and I really hope people aren't going to ruin that for us here haha

[@Megorium]

Hahahaha that songs is FACTS! XD

[@ricefarmer3103]

Are rubber duckies and amber duckies the same? I just got 10 in a aquarium vivarium

[@Aquarimax]

There is some confusion there, because there is a SPECIES called ‘Amber Ducky’ as well as a color variant of ‘Runner ducky’. Called ‘amber ducky’. 😅 The hobby should really come up with another name for one of the two 😂

[@ricefarmer3103]

@@Aquarimax okay thanks ((: From the looks of mine, it is like the rubber ducky, the middle black aprt looks bigger but nonetheless the same (:

[@fanka927]

Hi, can you keep rubber duckies with Bilobella red springtails?

[@Aquarimax]

I haven’t tried it, but I suspect it would work

[@fanka927]

@@Aquarimax Thanks! I might try out when my colony gets bigger!

[@Little_Duck_Duck]

I absolutely love rubber ducky isopods, but I'm trying to decide if they would be a good choice in my house geckos bioactive enclosure. It's a very tropical environment, with about 9 quarts of substrate which consists of Josh's frogs ABG, coco fiber, small bits of green moss, and plenty of sphagnum moss. It has a drainage layer with clay balls to keep the substrate moist. I've never owned isopods before, and this is my first bioactive tank so I'm quite new to this. If you think they would do well with this setup, how many would you start with? I worry about them getting to spread out, or getting too many and having them outgrow the tank.

[@Aquarimax]

Great question! The first issue I would consider is whether the house geckos would eat the rubber duckies!

[@Little_Duck_Duck]

@@Aquarimax I've thought about that, since that would be a very expensive meal for her! Penny, my gecko, seems to be quite the picky eater. I've offered her a variety of different feeder insects, all of which she left alone aside from small crickets. I'd imagine with plenty of cricket to eat and a good layer of leaf litter would deter her from eating isopods.

[@Aquarimax]

Rubber duckies do appreciate a more nutritious substrate, and it is hard to say whether your gecko will be interested in the isopods, but a good layer of decaying leaf litter will help provide nutrition for them.

[@goldpieceleo]

I'm a beginner and I bought a Cubaris sp. Amber Ducky. How do I care for them and can I house them with my Dairy Cow isopods and will they interbreed? I don't want to have hybrid isopods. And can I feed my isopods with pacman frog food?

[@Aquarimax]

Welcome! The amber Duckies definitely won’t interbreed with Dairy Cows, but the dairy cows are likely to outcompete them over time. They would likely eat the Pac-Man frog food.

[@goldpieceleo]

@@Aquarimax oh, thanks. I only have 2 dairy cows and 5 amber duckies and unknown numbers of small isopods. Maybe for now I'll just put them together.

[@Aquarimax]

@@goldpieceleo Well, the baby amber duckies might get eaten by the dairy cows. Hard to say…it might work. Mixing isopods can be tricky.

[@goldpieceleo]

@@Aquarimax okay thanks, I'll separate the dairy cows.

[@Mothobius]

@@goldpieceleo you bought them without info?

[@justinlobaton7574]

Hii sirr can you please do a care video on jupiters? Ive just turned 19 and i want sum as a gift for myself ❤❤🎉

[@Aquarimax]

Hi! I just need to find someone to interview for the care guide, as I have never kept Jupiters. 😁

[@justinlobaton7574]

Thank u so much sir

[@anthonyb3198]

what about egg shells for calcium?

[@Aquarimax]

I offer ground eggshell to mine sometimes, though they seem to get plenty from other dietary items (Supreme Isopod Chow, fish food pellets, etc.)

[@johnnygalaxy9022]

Have you done a video for Murelanella yet?

[@Aquarimax]

Not yet, but I hope to!

[@johnnygalaxy9022]

@@Aquarimax do you have any yet? That's my next big investment lol

[@Aquarimax]

@@johnnygalaxy9022 I was kindly gifted some Merulanella so. Vietnam recently 😊

[@johnnygalaxy9022]

@@Aquarimax Gifted... I need more friends like that 😆

[@exuviumisopods]

What is the taxon name of the 'White Rubber Ducky'?

[@Aquarimax]

I don’t think it has been officially described yet…

[@IsopodArtist]

Cubaris have the famed duck face which is probably how to identify its genus

[@Aquarimax]

Cubaris do…there are some other genera with a similar rostrum as well 😊

[@terminal_overkill6792]

Me listening to Rus say multiple times that their not good for beginners and are expensive: I want that ooooone

[@jen_sen8508]

I want to get them for crested gecko tank but i fear they will get devoured 😢 i do not want to see the rubber duckies running in fear

[@sthui2866]

that intro tho

[@Flipperwi715]

What is this sorcery you're causing? I'm now looking into caretaking for isopods, maybe not rubber ducky. but.....

[@theuneducatedbiologist9637]

I got 10 for 50 bucks! ☺️

[@user-bd4ev8ln9q]

Spiky

[@mountainhobbit1971]

LOL! you sound a lot like Kermit the frog. ;-) Thanks Rus.

[@Aquarimax]

I was aiming for Jim Henson’s Ernie voice, and they are very similar, so I’ll take that as a win! Thanks Sean!

[@mountainhobbit1971]

@@Aquarimax oh dang, I can hear that now! Probably more so now listening again than Kermit. So yes, that was fun! :-)

[@apss5736]

hello

[@Aquarimax]

Hello!

[@diether3984]

You look like Askeladd from Vinland Saga.

[@Aquarimax]

We have similar facial hair for sure!

[@TomokoAbe_]

I am afraid of getting rubber duckies. They are very expensive and the loss represents money lost. They have more stringent living conditions. Knowing my luck they all will die. I also do not like them being so hidden.

[@mchamm3r760]

Is side vèntilation necesari

[@Aquarimax]

It is possible to do without it. I find it better than top ventilation in many cases. It maximizes air movement while decreasing evaporation. It can also be better at preventing unwanted isopods from entering, if enclosures are stacked