njohns Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 This stuff seems kind of expensive, but I'd like something a bit more natural than just egg carton flats Anyone have any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Wild bark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andee Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 As in use oak or some other roach friendly type of wood (I always use oak) and then sanitize it by putting it in hot water soaking it for a while, then baking it in the oven at 200-225* F for like 30-40 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njohns Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Alright thanks. I guess tat's kind of obvious I actually don't have a lot of oak where I'm at. Is Aspen or Cottonwood ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I want to use cork bark for my aquatic newt tank, but I heard it leeches brown coloring into the water. Will this color eventually fade but the cork bark remain solid and not rot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonsaladsandwich Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Boil it in a few changes of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Boil it in a few changes of water. Ok thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Internet Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I use cork tiles that you buy at the hobby store... they come in 12" x 12" 4-packs, and I usually just get two packs, cut one of them ul into 2"x2" squares, and then glue all the tiles together using about 4 of those connectors per tile. Then, you just set it upright so they have vertical hiding, and it stays really clean and non-messy. I will post a pic if I can find one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njohns Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 I use cork tiles that you buy at the hobby store... they come in 12" x 12" 4-packs, and I usually just get two packs, cut one of them ul into 2"x2" squares, and then glue all the tiles together using about 4 of those connectors per tile. Then, you just set it upright so they have vertical hiding, and it stays really clean and non-messy. I will post a pic if I can find one... Thanks, that would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njohns Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Yeah dude I'd really like to see that. Something else I just thought of is to use that screen mesh to hang on the sides of the tank. The main thing is I need vertical spaces for them to drop their wings when they molt. The thing with this is that you'll still be able to see into the tank... But yeah, I've found that you really need completely vertical objects in order for their wings to really develop well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 If we are talking about a large winged species such as Blaberus giganteus, I use one of those repti ladders that you suction cup to the side of the terrarium. I like that much better than bark as it is literally a vertical area for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njohns Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Yeah that seems like a good idea too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tongue Flicker Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 There are osmunda fiber bars or teak pots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 i have maple bark in my dubia tank. cut them w/ a jigsaw into 6in. pieces and stood on end. can put a lot in a small area and they don't fall over. they like to hide in the deep groves in the bark. maple bark has a nice light grey color. cottonwood and oak would work good too. bark from large branches seem to be the best size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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