ScottK Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hey all- I'm new to the forum and was looking for some help. I have an extensive tarantula collection, and have been raising several species of feeder roaches for a couple of years now. I'm starting to get very interested in roaches, and have just acquired a dozen large Gromphadorhina grandidieri (Tiger Hissers). I currently have them in a ten gallon tank with a basic bare bottom setup, similar to how you'd keep feeders. I want to do something more naturalistic and comfortable for them, as these will be my first "pet" species. I don't need "roach 101" LOL. I have all of the basics down, plenty of supplies, and all of my feeder colonies are thriving. What I am looking for is more along the lines of: 1- Substrate and decor recommendations to make a nice home that will look good and facilitate long lives and breeding. Info on humidity levels, misting substrate and if they are a species that would appreciate some rotted wood etc... 2- Specific foods that this species might appreciate. 3- Pics or descriptions of successful setups would be great. Thanks in advance, Scott PS- Here is a pic of one. They are real beauties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hi Scott, 1. They like wood slats to live in and tiny nymphs die with low humidity. 2. Apples and pears. Any photos of your adult males? (Just curious on the quality of the stock). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottK Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hi Orin, I will post some more pics for you. I'm not sure if my males are fully grown as I can't find much in the way of photograpic reference on them. I'm thinking about moving them to a tub with a bit of substrate and some layered cork bark. Hopefully that helps keep the humidity up a bit. I'll also add some pears to the already diverse menu they are getting. Thanks, Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt K Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hi Orin, I will post some more pics for you. I'm not sure if my males are fully grown as I can't find much in the way of photograpic reference on them.... If you browse the Cockroach Photo section on this forum, you will find pic of a fully grown or nearly so male.... http://www.roachforum.com/index.php?showtopic=630 http://www.roachforum.com/index.php?showtopic=505 http://www.roachforum.com/index.php?showtopic=647 http://www.roachforum.com/index.php?showtopic=500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottK Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 I'm busily working on a better enclosure. I'll get a pic when it's done, and take some shots of my males when I transfer them... Matt- Are you the same Matt K from Arachnoboards? I'm assuming so as it's apparently a small world when it comes to keeping roaches...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottK Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Here are shots of the finished enclosure, and the two biggest males in the group.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I have found with my guys, the greener the lettuce the better. They will hardly touch the lighter leaves, but they all go nuts over the green leaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBJ Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 My Gromphadorhina species enjoys leaves from dandelion quite a lot. You might consider to put a piece of cork up against the side for molting or for eggsack handling. What kind of gravel did you use for the water bowl? They look white or transparent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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