Britt.k Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 I just ordered a starter Colony and I live in Texas. Could anyone help me with what exactly I need and don’t need. Last time I started a colony and it was doing great and then they kept dying. I had the water crystals, roach chow, fresh food, heat, tub with ventilation on top, tape around the inside edges, And egg cartons. This is for a Dubia breeding colony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhjjr Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Strange, your set up sounds good. What is the "tape around the inside edges" for? Dubia don't climb 4 hours ago, Britt.k said: I just ordered a starter Colony and I live in Texas. Could anyone help me with what exactly I need and don’t need. Last time I started a colony and it was doing great and then they kept dying. I had the water crystals, roach chow, fresh food, heat, tub with ventilation on top, tape around the inside edges, And egg cartons. This is for a Dubia breeding colony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhjjr Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 For what it's worth, I use egg cartons in a tub like you do. I try to keep the temp at 70+. I feed apples and fish food and mist with a spray bottle twice a week. Rarely they'll also get various fruit left overs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatta Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 I recommend keeping dubias with at least a tiny bit of substrate (coco fiber, etc). Roaches don't usually just flat-out die, so it could be a problem with too much heat, lack of moisture or something else. Substrate will help with thermoregulation and hydroregulation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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