RomanBuck Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 So I know this is a silly question to ask but I have terrible luck I guess as I can't breed Turkestan roaches for the life of me.. But I'm most likely going to get some american roaches here in the near future and I want to be prepared. What works with breeding them? High humidity? High temps? How many could I have (comfortably) in a one gallon pickle jar or a large peanut jar? Also who here breeds them? Any videos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1892 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 To be safe keep the humidity in the middle. Larger the container the better probably (peanut butter jar sounds very small). Keep a moist substrate, it might help the oothecae. As far as temperature, the hotter you keep them the quicker they will breed and grow. But do not keep them in the sunlight. I have killed many roaches by keeping them in the sunlight in a room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 How about a 2.5 gallon terrarium that has a glass lid with no air holes but has a live plant for oxygen? Would that work? I have dubias in there right now but if I give dubia dynasty some of the dubias I'm going to give him them. Peanut jar is 4.5" x 4.5" x 7". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1892 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I was told that plants consume a lot of oxygen during the night. Yes, I guess 2.5 gallon terrarium would be fine with just a few roaches. I am not exactly sure how big a 2.5 gallon is. Though I would know if you told me how many cm or inches tall/wide/depth of the aquarium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 I believe it's 13" x 6" x 8" I never had a problem with the pothos and the Dubia. I had 14 females, 2 males, roughly 20 nymphs, and 22 turks living all together with no problems. I figure that the american roach would be a good breeder, and feeder for my bearded dragon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1892 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I read that Periplaneta americana can take two years to mature. The Blatta lateralis might breed faster. I also have had no problem with the pothos plant being with Turkestan roaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 The turks don't breed at all for me. That's why I figure the american roach might be better. I hope that when I get them I'll get some sub adults or adults so I can start breeding right away. Hopefully when I get them they will be strong breeders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1892 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Do you use potting soil for the substrate for breeding turks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 I have them on moist (not soggy) Eco earth right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1892 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Do you let the eco earth dry out? I dry out the substrate and then add water and they hatch (I am not sure if they always do it like this). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 I have never even seen an egg case from them sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1892 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Strange. What do you feed them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 When I had more I fed carrots, collard greens, oranges, chick starter (hormone free) and SOME dog food. Now its usually carrots and chick starter. I know I have 3 males, 3 or 4 females, and a handful of nymphs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1892 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Strange diet. LOL! I just feed mine bread and banana. Do you know if the collard greens have pesticides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 No pesticides I feed everything listed to my beardie so I know they are safe for them! Its quite fusterating when you can't breed something that is supposed to be easier than anything.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1892 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Can you show pictures of you Turkestan roaches? I can maybe see if they are unhealthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 If I can get a decent picture of them I'll post it on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Right after posting that last one I went to check on them. This is what I could get https://www.dropbox.com/sc/y6mhtwrk66hd1ke/AABf4EaRIpOa5xHnkc0mU-Wva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1892 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yes, she is laying an ootheca! They look healthy. How long were your females adult? A month? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 2 months for 2 of them the third one was a fresh moult 2 weeks ago. Awesome! Now if I can hatch it I will be set! I am really excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1892 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Very strange that you got no oothecae until now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 I know I wonder if all of my previous adults were sterile from hot temps or something beats me I'm glad I got something now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1892 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 How hot did you have them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 They NEVER got to hot while in my care but when I got them the lady I bought them from had a heat mat basically explode because it was hot... I always had them on a mini heat pad that never got above 90°F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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