Zephyr Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I first received my Blaberus giganteus colony in September 2007. Since then they have gone through plenty of differently sized and shaped container and many different substrates. After using plywood and experimenting with dermestid beetles as a tank clean-up crew I found that things weren't going the way I wanted. The roaches were multiplying but the container had an odor and the beetles would eat all the grain foods I put in for the roaches. Finally, I made the switch to a new container, new substrate, and new molting platforms, as well as a new clean-up crew (Alphitobius diaperinus). Behold the product of 3.5 years of research and breeding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makoygaara Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 One of my dream roaches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscusmile Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 So are you happy with them now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 So are you happy with them now? Oh, I've always been happy with them! lol The clean-up crew makes life a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Zephyr-are there any rinks to humans when you keep Alphitobius diaperinus as a clean up crew in your enclosures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 I've read about them being vectors of poultry diseases but as long as you have stock that's been captive for several generations they should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I've read about them being vectors of poultry diseases but as long as you have stock that's been captive for several generations they should be fine. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 One more question: : ) Your substrate looks dry. Do you provide water to this species just through fruits and vegetables? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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