DragoLikesReptiles
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Hello, I am thinking of starting a dubia roach colony the only thing needed is a container. Is a 7" high, 18" long, and 12" wide container sufficient for a small colony of about 50? Thanks, Drago.
Is this sufficient enough?
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laurie
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Yes it is but you will have very little space to stack eggs crates. I would worry every time I opened it. I would get a cheap container at a dollar store or a Walmart type store, a I use a tub that is 18 long, 14 wide, and 14 high. That keeps several hundred dubia. No way I would ever bother to count them. Ugh!
I am trying in the dark, on my ipad, with no glasses so I hope this is readable.
I am trying in the dark, on my ipad, with no glasses so I hope this is readable.
DragoLikesReptiles
New Member
OK, thank you Laurie! Would it be sufficient for a superworm container of 50 small ones?
Carlton
Chameleon Enthusiast
It won't be for very long once your colony gets going (if you intend to let them start producing). I use a Rubbermaid tub as Laurie suggested. This will provide room to stack cartons that provide a lot more 3 dimensional space for the roaches. Try to place the egg cartons vertically so more of the frass drops to the bottom of the tub. Easier to clean. Cut a vent in the lid and glue screen over it. Dubias are not great climbers, but the nymphs will try.
DragoLikesReptiles
New Member
Can I just poke holes on the sides for a container? I saw some people do that.
laurie
Retired Moderator
Sure you can, just very small. so the worms do not get out.
DragoLikesReptiles
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I mean for the dubia colony. But thanks for the superworm info though!
