Dubias or discoids

[Pearl Fields]

I’m in Washington, Dubias are allowed, but if I was ever to breed a roach for my chameleon, do discoids have any nutritional advantages??? And if there are any roaches even better than those, any suggestions?

 

[MissSkittles]

I hear discoids move a bit faster than dubia. @jamest0o0 is the man to answer this question.

 

[AmandaS]

Yes, discoid because they are more active.

 

[Pearl Fields]

Yes, discoid because they are more active.

Ok thanks. But are they basically the same nutritionally? And if he will eat dubia, will he most likely be ok with discoids??

 

[MissSkittles]

https://critterfam.com/forums/topic/difference-between-dubia-roaches-and-discoid-roaches/

 

[nick barta]

Nutrition comes from gut loading, not the species of roach.

CHEERS!

Nick

 

[Pearl Fields]

https://critterfam.com/forums/topic/difference-between-dubia-roaches-and-discoid-roaches/

Thanks!! This was exactly what I was looking for!! ??

 

[Pearl Fields]

Nutrition comes from gut loading, not the species of roach.

CHEERS!

Nick

Ok. Thanks! If I ever breed them though, discoids are probably the one I would choose, as my chameleon seems to not be picky, but just needs the feeders to be pretty active. He’s eaten crickets Dubias supers wax worms BSFL BSFL pupae and BSF already

 

[jacksonchamnew]

Lobster roaches are more active and will climb.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Thanks!! This was exactly what I was looking for!! ??

Just my opinion—it shouldn't be.
1. The link offered no statistical A-B comparisons; "slight advantage" could be statistically insignificant.
2. I'm really hesitant to accept an analysis from a source that's selling what they're pushing, especially when they charge considerably more (70%* more) for discoids than for dubias. Are discoids really that much more difficult to breed? IDK.

I think a better comparison should be from a source with no financial incentive.
This comes from Reptifiles.com

This shows that the two aren't that much different, and IMO, not enough to warrant the difference in price. YMMV.

Nutritional data for dubia roaches can be found all over the place; finding data for discoids is proving a bit more difficult—probably (guess) because dubias have been around longer (as commercial feeders) and more studied.

If the prices were similar—or even close—I might switch too, but 70%* seems exorbitant. YMMV.

*Their price for 200 med dubias vs. 200 med discoids.

 

[Pearl Fields]

2. I'm really hesitant to accept an analysis from a source that's selling what they're pushing, especially when they charge considerably more (70%* more) for discoids than for dubias. Are discoids really that much more difficult to breed? IDK.

Ok. This actually makes sense.

 

[Pearl Fields]

Lobster roaches are more active and will climb.

Pretty sure I can’t have lobster roaches. Can they climb smooth surfaces??

 

[MissSkittles]

Just my opinion—it shouldn't be.
1. The link offered no statistical A-B comparisons; "slight advantage" could be statistically insignificant.
2. I'm really hesitant to accept an analysis from a source that's selling what they're pushing, especially when they charge considerably more (70%* more) for discoids than for dubias. Are discoids really that much more difficult to breed? IDK.

I think a better comparison should be from a source with no financial incentive.
This comes from Reptifiles.com
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This shows that the two aren't that much different, and IMO, not enough to warrant the difference in price. YMMV.

Nutritional data for dubia roaches can be found all over the place; finding data for discoids is proving a bit more difficult—probably (guess) because dubias have been around longer (as commercial feeders) and more studied.

If the prices were similar—or even close—I might switch too, but 70%* seems exorbitant. YMMV.

*Their price for 200 med dubias vs. 200 med discoids.

I didn’t realize they were selling roaches. Just skimmed it until I saw that it did a comparison. Sorry.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

I didn’t realize they were selling roaches. Just skimmed it until I saw that it did a comparison. Sorry.

No big whoop.