Dubia Dynasty Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I have been looking on random places on the internet, Most sites are saying 30-40% humidity is proper. But i have also seen on several but not tons that they are recommending near 60%. Can Anyone help me out? Would be much appreciated. Mine are running 34-39% depending which side i test, The high test is above my water crystals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 i have gradient temps and humidity in my large bin. highest temp is 100-105 F and highest humidity is 80 percent lowest temp is about 70 F and lowest humidity is about 40 percent. my roaches love it that way and i have noticed lots of breeding activity with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubia Dynasty Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 I am going to do another test later. I need fresh water crystals and fresh orange slices to really peak my humidity output. I don't know why i forgot that on my 1st test. Ill keep ya informed lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubia Dynasty Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Mines staying a pretty steady 33-34%humidity. The temperatures seems decent they are very active, Its ranging from 84-86 hot side/ 76-79degrees on the cooler side. But the room i have them its a sealed insulated room i keep at around 75-79degrees and its steady humidity is around 33%. As long as i don't have molting problems and keep plenty of crystals should i be ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 if the males dont have messed up wings you should be fine. does this room that you have them in have vents or something to get the air circulating? stale air isnt the best for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubia Dynasty Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Its setup with 3 intake vents and 2 exhaust vents. I had them all sealed with a ceramic heat emitter heating the room up, have a small carbon filter hooked up too a booster fan too circulate the heat at the top of the room. I guess i will open 1 intake and 1 exhaust and see how much it effects my heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubia Dynasty Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Or maybe just open 1 intake too keep my heat up and allow fresh in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 i think you should experiment a little with the air vents. i know that some people have tubs with cut out lids and they are fine but given the chance i would use the air flow. any pictures of the setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubia Dynasty Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Its a tub, its just inside a room to itself. Kind of barren looking with 1 tub, ill post a pic later lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchitup813 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 The humidity in an enclosure should be around 60 percent. If you see roaches dieing when they are molting, then you need to raise the humidity. I keep the temp between 85-95 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temps are too low, the roaches will not breed as fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubia Dynasty Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 I just made a homemade humidifier out of a 1 gallon bottle and a fish tank air pump. I ran the line into my breeder box and the humidity is around 55-62% now with 85-90 degrees temp. All of it is on a timer now 12 hours on 12 off. The humidifier is doing a good job doing a slow air breeze and not a full out mist, doesn't seem too be getting anything actually wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubia Dynasty Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 I see they are all grouping up right under the humidifier line on the warm side of the tank. They seem too love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchitup813 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Great to hear! I am glad it is working out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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