PeriplanetaAmericana Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Hello, For keeping small collonies ( 100 more or less) keep them in 80 F and substrate: humid coco fiber. But I have a problem: can I keep 10,000 P. surinamensis without substrate? I mean: in big cages (5 cages: 2,000 roaches per cage) with many eggcrates and giving them dog food, veggies, fruit and water: is it ok? I think I´m going to buy them in summer so I want information before buying. Thank you very much! Best regards, Javier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 They'd probably do allright without substrate but the nymphs really do prefer to burrow. It's a pretty sturdy species so the lack of substrate probably won't cause less production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crittergu Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 How do surinams compare to lobsters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Well, with lobs I feel a little less guilty feeding out males, seeing as they don't have babies inside. With surinams, I'd feel guilty dooming mama and her babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeriplanetaAmericana Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Thanks a lot! Best regards, Javier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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