GeorgeInverts Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I see a lot of threads that talk about both fine soils and sand, so would vermiculite be a viable alternative? I have some nymphs on the way and want to know if I need to go out and buy a different substrate to the vermiculite I have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Vermiculite COULD work in small amounts in a substrate mix, but honestly you'll be better off using just coconut fiber. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeInverts Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 Thanks for the advice, I've ordered coco bricks - only the best for the mightiest of roaches! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 22 hours ago, GeorgeInverts said: Thanks for the advice, I've ordered coco bricks - only the best for the mightiest of roaches! No problem, hope they do well for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 I used it as a substrate a long time ago and had no problems EXCEPT it stuck to the exoskeletons and made them look dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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