Crabby Isopods (Cubaris sp.)
Starter Colony (6)
$225.00
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Crabby Isopods (Cubaris sp.)
$225.00
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FedEx Priority Overnight$39.99 flat, free on orders of $300 or more
Live arrival guaranteePhoto within 2 hours gets a replacement or 110% store credit
Ships Monday to WednesdayPacked the morning it ships
Captive bredOvercount included on every order
Crabby isopods (Cubaris sp. "Crabby") are one of the most impressive isopods in the US hobby, and widely regarded as the largest Cubaris kept in captivity. Originally from the caves of Southern Vietnam, these collector grade isopods are named for their chunky, crab like build and broad, armored body, wrapped in a rich golden orange color. Naturally shy and most active at night, they tend to huddle beneath cork bark and roll into a tight ball when disturbed. With adults reaching up to 2.8 cm, they bring serious size and presence to any collection.
All Crabby isopods for sale at Creature Cache are captive bred and ship with a 100% live arrival guarantee.
About Crabby Isopods
- Scientific name: Cubaris sp. "Crabby" (also known as "Nguyen" or "Giant Nguyen")
- Common name: Crabby Isopod
- Origin: Vietnam
- Adult size: Up to 2.8 cm, one of the largest Cubaris species in the hobby
- Care level: Intermediate
- Breeding rate: Slower paced, rewards patient keepers
- Activity: Nocturnal and cryptic, rolls into a ball when disturbed
Read our full care guide here: Crabby Isopod Care Guide
How does shipping work?
We ship FedEx Priority Overnight, Monday to Wednesday, at a flat $39.99. Orders of $300 or more ship free. Orders placed Thursday to Sunday ship the following Monday, and every order is packed the morning it ships. Above 85°F or below 45°F, orders ship to a FedEx location for pickup. Full shipping details
What does the live arrival guarantee cover?
Send a photo within 2 hours of delivery and we'll send a replacement or give you 110% store credit. It applies between 45°F and 85°F, when the package is received at delivery at the correct address, with no refusal, reroute, or carrier delay.
Are they captive bred?
Yes. Every animal we sell is captive bred, and every order includes an overcount.