Ben0918 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 My lobsters and red head roaches keep escaping even when I wipe all the old Vaseline off and add a new layer. Anyone try air tight containers? And yes I will cut air holes at the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Dont need air holes if you open the enclosure regularly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkie14 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I would recommend getting an airtight container, like a storage bin, then cutting a hole in the top and covering it with mesh that has very small holes- too small for babies to get through. It's true that roaches don't need a lot of O2, but if you have a very large colony, they can use up a surprising amount of air. One time I was cleaning a bin and put twenty or thirty Giant Lobster Roaches in an airtight plastic container for 2 hours, and when I came back, they were on their backs, twitching and motionless. I quickly removed the lid and fanned them with fresh air, then they slowly got better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I open my sealed enclosures 2 times a day and they are fine. I have roughly 100 hissers in a sterilite gasket bin with no air holes and they are actually doing great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkie14 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 The size of the container is important. I put my roaches in a small airtight container and they almost died, while Roman has his Hissers in what sounds like a large airtight container and they are fine. Basically, if you get a small container, you'll probably want to put airholes in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1892 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Yes, I think you need air holes. If you have a big colony they can suffocate real fast! Maybe within days, but I do not know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben0918 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 What brand makes a good container? I've been looking on the Internet and I haven't found any good sized containers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Look up sterilite gasket storage container. I think I paid 6-8 bucks for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierre72 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Sounds like you didn't loose any of them, thank God. Do you think the mesh would keep my German nymphs in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Don't use ANY ventalation with Germans please!!! They WILL get out if you use any. Maybe you could use that mesh they use for fruit flies but even then I wouldn't risk it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkie14 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 What about something with extremely small holes, like metal grid ventilation panels? http://static4.depositphotos.com/1013817/357/i/950/depositphotos_3577560-Metal-grid-ventilation-shaft-with-tiny-holes.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1892 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 http://www.mosquitocurtains.com/ Might be good for getting screening. Not sure if they have the best prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpython Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 You could stretch nylons over the top, then close the ventilated lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkie14 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 You could stretch nylons over the top, then close the ventilated lid. ^^^Now there's a good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I wouldnt wanna run the risk... I would do what Kyle does and use no ventalation for security. Dead German roaches are better than escaped living ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cariblatta lutea Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 You could stretch nylons over the top, then close the ventilated lid. That's exactly how some universities contain them minus the lid. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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