Jimbe Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I'm thinking of buying some madagascan hissing roaches from my local pet store, do they do ok in rubbermaid containers? I want to make a small colony. also how many do I need to start a small colony. thanks, Jimbe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Many people keep them in the large plastic boxes, just make sure to find one with a tight fitting lid and figure out how you want to set up the ventilation (muliple 16th inch holes or glued in screen should work). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbe Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 I have a small clear plastic tank with a ventilated top i think it would be too small though. how good do they climb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosenKrieger Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 They are excellent climbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbe Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 hm... do Blaberus Giganteus climb? I might start a colony of them instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosenKrieger Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Well, they climb decorations, but not glass. They are neat roaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbe Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 how many of them would I need to start a small pet colony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosenKrieger Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I'm not sure honestly. I bought some off www.bugsincyberspace.com. Ordered 3, ended up with 4. I'm just keeping them as pets right now, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbe Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 I live in the UK so its quite hard to get different roach species. All I got at the moment is Dubias. I found a site in the UK which sells Hissers, Deaths head cockroaches(but they dont have black wings so i think they are discoids), Cuban roaches and Blaberus Giganteus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosenKrieger Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Ah. Yeah, I've got Hissers and B. Giganteus. I like them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Hey RosenKrieger, Andrew from the betta forums here! I kind of like the B. giganteus...how difficult is it to raise monster-sized individuals? (sorry if that question is a little outlandish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSUN Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 They are not difficult to raise just an inch of substrate and something to climb on along with fruits, veggies, and a source of protein. keep the male to female ratio small like maybe 1:5 cause the males fight. the larger the colony, the more tank space you'll need. don't forget a lip/cover/top because the male can jump and fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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