I plan on using a 18 gallon bin for the crickets. Do you guys think that ventilation on the top is enough or should I do mesh on the front and back too?
Our cages will be 24x24x48. I thought the mini deep domes would be enough being that they hold up to 100 watt bulbs? So you think the 8.5" deep dome would be better?
Thanks for the info and pics! So how long before you transfer the pinheads to their own bin? Do you use a heating pad or some type of heat source for the babies?
Thanks for the info! What size bins do you use? What is your method of cleaning it? If I dont visually see the females laying in the soil, how long before you transfer it to another bin? Would the pinheads need heat too?
As far as the mesh goes, I didnt even consider them having a hard...
Ha! That pic is hilarious. I have the large and it looks awesome. I considered the atrium for our next cage but getting more larges instead. Either way, Dragonstrand is the way to go!
How many of you breed your own crickets? I have been considering doing this just to see how it goes. Any tips or advice you would like to share?
As far as their main enclosure, what do you guys think about this....I was told to use two bins instead of one. Cut the bottom out of the main...
I went with the mistking nozzle and ordered it from their site (shipping was just as much as the set up) but I didnt care because I wanted to see how it was built. Now that I understand it, I plan on ordering the pieces from LLL and making 2 more. Still trying to figure out how I want to link...
When I was in the hunt for my set up, I found the dragonstrands along with the drainage tray, and it was a done deal for me. I have done the DIY projects in the past with my big fish tanks but this time around, I just wanted to buy a complete set up and be done with it.