Best way to heat a roach colony?

[KORBIN5895]

Originally Posted by formica

considering the vast and varied habbitats that all these creatures occupy and thrive in, maybe it doesnt matter so much?

feel free to add your own factual information

No thank you. I have done my research. Maybe you should also.

[smy_749]

Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

There is a so much jumbled and confused facts in this thread it's not even funny.

I wouldn't call them facts, I just said what I think works

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

No thank you. I have done my research. Maybe you should also.

Typical elitist reaction. It's as if the information you have is something to hold back and something for other people to find out by spending the time to research just as you did. It would be more time saving for you to tell the board what you know instead of telling people they have to find out the information you know the same way that you did. You're not really here to help I guess, just here to tell everyone how much you know, but not what you know.

One reason I could see you defend your argument is that these topics have been discussed before and one could just search these things. If that's the case then we will at one time reach a point where almost everything has been discussed and no one will be allowed to ask questions anymore. There is nothing wrong with repeating things as newcomers come a long and add to a certain topic.

[KORBIN5895]

Originally Posted by mikoh4792

Typical elitist reaction. It's as if the information you have is something to hold back and something for other people to find out by spending the time to research just as you did. It would be more time saving for you to tell the board what you know instead of telling people they have to find out the information you know the same way that you did. You're not really here to help I guess, just here to tell everyone how much you know, but not what you know.

One reason I could see you defend your argument is that these topics have been discussed before and one could just search these things. If that's the case then we will at one time reach a point where almost everything has been discussed and no one will be allowed to ask questions anymore. There is nothing wrong with repeating things as newcomers come a long and add to a certain topic.

Typical noob reaction. He doesn't have two clues as to what's really going on has to have an opinion about everything.

Listen up as your posts are getting pretty old. I have a family that I need to spend the with, I just moved over the weekend and I'm unpacking and I have been working double shifts. I don't have time to, it all so do your own research. I told you this was wrong and the facts were jumbled now sort it out.

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

Typical noob reaction. He doesn't have two clues as to what's really going on has to have an opinion about everything.

Listen up as your posts are getting pretty old. I have a family that I need to spend the with, I just moved over the weekend and I'm unpacking and I have been working double shifts. I don't have time to, it all so do your own research. I told you this was wrong and the facts were jumbled now sort it out.

Don't take your personal life out on me please. It's hard to respond because parts of your posts are incoherently put together. If you aren't going to take the time to help someone out why take the time to say that some of the information in this thread is jumbled up and just leave it at that. You could at least tell us what pieces of information are wrong and why they are. You were being too vague and it leaves the issue at the same place as it was before - unanswered. So basically, you haven't contributed.

EDIT: Obviously I'm a noob, that is why I am here asking questions.
EDIT 2: Who are you to say that talking to people is not research? Reading a book or article online is basically looking at the work of other people. Communication through message boards can also be a form of research. Someone asks a question, other people answer. If that someone learns through talking with other people do you not call that research?

[formica]

Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

No thank you. I have done my research. Maybe you should also.

what do you think we are doing on this forum? talking about the price of fish? lol saying 'you are all wrong' (abbreviated your general contribution, dont start being pedantic about it), and refusing to qualify it with evidence, is really quite pathetic and childish. go deal with your family and stop interupting the learning process that people want to go thru, instead of diverting threads into your own personal little drama. dont give a damn how many posts you've got, you've added NOTHING useful to this thread, except that now I know at least one person on this forum that I can ignore.


damn, no ignore function here. shame

[Pirarucu]

Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

Typical noob reaction. He doesn't have two clues as to what's really going on has to have an opinion about everything.

Listen up as your posts are getting pretty old. I have a family that I need to spend the with, I just moved over the weekend and I'm unpacking and I have been working double shifts. I don't have time to, it all so do your own research. I told you this was wrong and the facts were jumbled now sort it out.

Instead of telling people they are wrong and refusing to explain how or why, perhaps you could say something to contribute to this forum? I have seen twelve year old kids say "You're wrong, do your own research because I'm not telling you how." Try being a bit more mature and helpful for once.

If you have time to type out all that to whine to us about your problems, you have enough time to offer a scrap of useful information.

[Mikoh4792]

Yes and instead of multi-quoting all of our reactions towards your responses and arguing about whether or not people should do their own research, whatever that means since I do consider talking with others as a form of research, can you actually tell us what bits of info are incorrect? I am being sincere and not doubtful of your knowledge. I really want to know what is right and what is wrong in regards to the information or advice given by other posters in this thread.

[smy_749]

He seems to be having a long week, give him a break lol

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by smy_749

He seems to be having a long week, give him a break lol

Never gave us one. Using one's personal life as an excuse to be rude and leave haphazard arguments is like a girl using her period as an excuse to be grumpy. One shouldn't take his/her personal problems out on other people. They didn't ask for it and don't deserve it. We wouldn't be so defensive had he been a little more polite and caring to inform less knowledgeable people such as myself who frequent this forum in order to learn. He is after all, a part of this community just like the rest of us.

[formica]

cant we just delete this thread and start over please? coz I actually would like to have this discussion on roach breeding, its something I want to start doing mods....?

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by formica

cant we just delete this thread and start over please? coz I actually would like to have this discussion on roach breeding, its something I want to start doing mods....?

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.

[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!