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Would a lamp work? I was thinking about getting the zoomed red heat lamp that's 60w...it's a red light so would that be a good all in one thing to use?

And they haven't molted yet

@Friday

They were around two months old when I got them (what the shop said) so around three months now I guess

@dcfarms

What do u use for heating?

@Matttoadman

I'll try red lamps, where is a good place to get one, and can I just place it on the top, or does it need a full lamp. Can I just replace the bulb in their current lamp? I only use it to see when I replace water.

They're still not moving, should I be worried? Are they not comfortable and what can I do to change that

I've fixed the mould problem...so that should help

8 hours ago, BlattaAnglicana said:

How long have you had them? I noticed when I first had my hissers (initially a male and two females then three more females after one of the original females died) that they didn't move around much - after an initial day or so "exploring" their cage they tended to stay hidden under their log for long periods especially during the day. This went on for several weeks after I got each group. They are generally more active at night anyway but I wondered whether they perhaps were a bit stressed with moving to a new "home" and therefore stayed hidden as some sort of survival response. Once they had got a bit more used to their surroundings I noticed they all became more active and now they move around quite a lot even during the day. The colony is also now much bigger as the females started to give birth and as roaches are semi-social perhaps also being in a bigger group makes them less stressed and therefore more likely to come out of hiding?

So if you haven't had them long maybe they aren't moving much because they are still getting used to their new surroundings?

I've had them for a couple months....but That makes perfect sense, because I've had to keep moving things because of mold (cleaning) which I'm sure has disturbed them. I'll be sure to leave everything alone for a little while. Thanks for the information

Theryre madagascan hissing Cockroaches

Is it normal for roaches to not move at all? My roaches have been staying in the same place for a couple of days, and I can't tell if they're eating or getting enough water.......do you have any thoights on why? Or is this normal?

Whats the difference...and what's a pure stock?

Just a random question, since they're the same .. species?.. but different colors, hybrids I guess can they be kept together?

It might be a mix of things I guess. It's pretty hot and humid outside and mixed with their poop and moisture in there, maybe? I'll buy some orchid bark or something similar and see how that works. Are there any other substrates I should be aware of and use instead if orchid bark?

What's their grass?

I don't think the humidity is high, I haven't misted in 3-4 days and it's feels pretty dry.

And it's not just the substrate, the log molded as well

All it says is 100% natural substrate. It's exo Terra plantation soil

Madagascan Hissing Cockroaches, 

What do you think it could be then?

I'm so sorry if I'm being annoying.. I'm learning!

I don't know what it is with the stinking mold, and it's probably a mix of things, but I was wondering since misting isn't a big deal apparently, if there was another substrate I could buy, such as orchid bark or something.

Ok....sounds good, what about them eating, I'm not sure that they're eating

Things continue to mold! I'm boiling their log today and setting it out for a few days....to make sure it's totally dry. I'm cleaning and replacing a layer of substrate. And water....should I take out the water bowl and let them get moisture from the fruit. Expect I can't tell if theyre eating anything..Thanks in advance

Ok, I've already stopped misting twice a day, so I'll see if that works

Does anyone know why the Coco fiber would be molding.....am I misting it to much.i don't want my hissers to get sick, so what should I do to prevent it?

Awesome, thank you again!

Also.. when you say fine do you mean they'll survive, or they'll still be happy and healthy with four

Ok, thanks

I have officially given in 

I think I want some more

I was curious if you could just add hissers to the tank, or if I needed a completely new enclosure. I'd like to get two more (total of four) in my 12x12x12...would this be to crowded? Amd do I need to quarantine them, get a new tank, or will they be fine added on with my small group

Yeah, the files are too big, and I don't have faceboook

Oh ok, thank you, o got so worried