Best way to heat a roach colony?

[smy_749]

Originally Posted by mikoh4792

If a mod could delete this thread that would be great so I can start over and hopefully have a thread without arguments that have nothing to do with the actual topic at hand. People are just being told how to research. And because one person said most of the information given in this thread is incorrect without explaining, I am even more confused than before.

The setup I described in my long response works for me. I see new babies, and don't have dead roaches.

Mid eighties to high 90's with a undertank heater covering half or 3/4 even.

Feed them fruits and veggies, they really like the oranges and dandelion greens.
Don't feed them pet food, they will be fine, but gutloaded with junk that your reptile will eat, and they will smell a bit.

Take out old food, don't keep it too humid. I spray the sides of my tank and let it drip down a few times a week. No substrate, and smooth edged 90 degree angles you won't have any escapes. I did see some nymphs climbing when i had a smaller rubbermaid tubs with a slight angle, but still no escapes.

Stack egg crates in there for hide spots and if you add springtails they will act as a clean up crew.

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by smy_749

The setup I described in my long response works for me. I see new babies, and don't have dead roaches.

Mid eighties to high 90's with a undertank heater covering half or 3/4 even.

Feed them fruits and veggies, they really like the oranges and dandelion greens.
Don't feed them pet food, they will be fine, but gutloaded with junk that your reptile will eat, and they will smell a bit.

Take out old food, don't keep it too humid. I spray the sides of my tank and let it drip down a few times a week. No substrate, and smooth edged 90 degree angles you won't have any escapes. I did see some nymphs climbing when i had a smaller rubbermaid tubs with a slight angle, but still no escapes.

Stack egg crates in there for hide spots and if you add springtails they will act as a clean up crew.

All this info is consistent with what I have been reading online. However I still want to know what Korbin thinks is wrong. Not because I think he doesn't, but because if there is anything he can point out it would help.

Anyways thanks for the help.

[formica]

Originally Posted by mikoh4792

All this info is consistent with what I have been reading online. However I still want to know what Korbin thinks is wrong. Not because I think he doesn't, but because if there is anything he can point out it would help.

Anyways thanks for the help.

think its fairly clear you wont get the answer you want mate! n perhaps better not to bait him any more. Roaches are tough little creatures, there may be a host of other factors which mean that one particular method works best in one way, but because of another slight diffrence, it doesnt have the same positive effect; i'd go with what you know so far and see how it goes! remeber roaches are the only animals that will be left once nuclear war kicks off - so I doubt you can do much damage to a colony by yourself, have fun!

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by formica

think its fairly clear you wont get the answer you want mate! n perhaps better not to bait him any more. Roaches are tough little creatures, there may be a host of other factors which mean that one particular method works best in one way, but because of another slight diffrence, it doesnt have the same positive effect; i'd go with what you know so far and see how it goes! remeber roaches are the only animals that will be left once nuclear war kicks off - so I doubt you can do much damage to a colony by yourself, have fun!

No baiting, just want help if he is willing to give.

That's right, roaches are invincible. Anyways, I am not adding more reptiles to my collection as of now. I'll have plenty of time to learn and practice.