TiercelR Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Hi, in what bins the roaches are they more prolific, inside the small bins (27 Qt or less) or inside the big bins (more than 27 Qt) ? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Depends on how many roaches you have, if you are only starting with a few, it's best to keep them in a smaller container, and upgrade the bin size as the culture grows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmont Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I agree with @Hisserdude sometimes I even keep them in a 16oz deli if I only have a few nymphs and then move them up until they get in there final enclosure. I mainly use a 15 qt tub from menards it has purple handles (which I spray paint black) I house most of my collection in them I can fit 32 on one shelving unit. It also comes in a larger size which I use some. I get my deli cups from TSK Supply (also a good idea to get heat packs from) I use the largest ones they have there that are 190oz for smaller species. If your not planning on selling or feeding them off I’d say use a larger container bacauce they may get to crowded in a smaller one. My goal is to just keep a colony large enough to sell from while keeping the container as small as I can to save on space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matttoadman Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I have recently experimented with this. For a long while I kept good amount of Eublaberus serranus in a sterlite 16qt bin. It was 2/3 full off substrate with some pieces of bark. I drilled multiple holes in the lid. They did very well in this set up and I could remove young for feeders weekly. Now I have them in a 29 gallon fish tank. Several inches of substrate and branches for the aduls to climb on. They do not produce young very often in this set up. Although I prefer this one because display is better for me then feeders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiercelR Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Hisserdude, Redmont and Matttoadman, many thanks for your replies, regards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogpack Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 I've just started keeping roaches, meal worms, and banded crickets along with cleaner crews. It's a learning process step by step. Any advice is appreciated, thanks. I buy in bulk for many things I need and would like to know about a good place to obtain egg flats? $0.25 or less is what I have in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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