jebbewocky Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I started my B.giganteus colony from two individuals summer of 2010. I had nymps within a few months, starting in a 10 gallon aquarium, and then I moved them up to a 40gallon aquarium with some G.portentosa, and H.tenebrisoca. I've been experiencing periodic die-offs, usually a handful adults every few months. Does this seem average? I used to have a carpet of adult giganteus, and I wonder if I'm just seeing a generation die-off, and being replaced slowly, or if maybe the portentosa are predating on them? I usually find just wings, legs, and maybe antenna, no heads or abdomens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantisMan Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I think they die of old age and then get scavenged by the live ones who start with the softest parts first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebbewocky Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 I think they die of old age and then get scavenged by the live ones who start with the softest parts first My theory as well, I just remember hearing they have lifespans of about a year and a half..but then, I got the progenitors in summer of 2010.. I guess I hadn't sat down and though about how long I've actually had them until just now! I would guess everything is fine then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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