NavyDT Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Hello all, just requesting a little help. i have recently received 20 Panchlora nivea nymphs and i would say 5 adults with two being female. odd thing is the adults are dieing off and its really starting to bug me! im not sure whats wrong with my setup... Setup: 2.5 gal glass with plexi glass lid coco husk substrate egg carton Food: repashy super food http://www.store.repashy.com/bug-burger-16-oz-bag.html ive been keeping it pretty moist... as they are supposed to be from some pretty humid areas from what i have read. when i find the dead adults, they are turning red like a cooked shirmp. it is around 75-80 degrees natural temp in my house in the summer, and i dont think that could be the cause. i will attach a photo so everyone can see. Very Respectfully, NavyDT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell-Spawn Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I would suspect not damp enough. I honestly used to keep mine in a shoebox with NO ventilation. It was just constantly damp in there, and they bred like crazy. They also could climb and fly so I was hesitant to use a screened enclosure like you but more power to you if they aren't escaping. They're big on veggies/green leaves; don't seem to enjoy protein. And yes, I used cocohut substrate. But mine was so damp if you put your palm of your hand into it you'd have a wet mud imprint. I don't imagine they even need a light as I kept mine in total seclusion. But I am not an expert by any means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 As long as it's the adults only there's probably no need to worry. The adults are not long lived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOO CENTRE Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 The roach is pink- it looks as some bacterial infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfox Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 That red coloration is something that can kill unhealthy adults and stain dead ones. I've had it in several enclosures over the years and the best thing I can tell you is to change the substrate and the container well. I've seen this mainly in Periplaneta but also with B. discoidalis and G. lurida. I don't know the cause, it's either bacteria or fungus, either way, it's not a good thing to have in the enclosure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierre72 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Hello all, just requesting a little help. i have recently received 20 Panchlora nivea nymphs and i would say 5 adults with two being female. odd thing is the adults are dieing off and its really starting to bug me! im not sure whats wrong with my setup... Setup: 2.5 gal glass with plexi glass lid coco husk substrate egg carton Food: repashy super food http://www.store.rep...-16-oz-bag.html ive been keeping it pretty moist... as they are supposed to be from some pretty humid areas from what i have read. when i find the dead adults, they are turning red like a cooked shirmp. it is around 75-80 degrees natural temp in my house in the summer, and i dont think that could be the cause. i will attach a photo so everyone can see. Very Respectfully, NavyDT If you haven't seen, vfox has given a good suggestion below that might save the rest of your roaches. Best of luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolas Rousseaux Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 it was one year ago... they're dead now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 The dreaded pink Panchlora nivea debate rears its ugly head again... ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierre72 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 it was one year ago... they're dead now Sorry to hear that! Better luck with any in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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