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Main Menu Home The Forums Photo Gallery Video Forum Tegu Chat (IRC) Helpful Info Messaging Your Account Contact Admin      Of Interest      Earn Revenue Add targetted ads and earn free income!      Tegu Books theTegu.com: Forums  Forum FAQ   Search   Usergroups   Profile   Login  Dubia          theTegu.com Forum Index -> Roaches View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message DeadIrishD Honored Member Joined: Jun 07, 2005 Posts: 265 Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:37 pm    Post subject: Dubia Does anyone else keep dubia? What can you tell me about them? although they do not breed like lobsters, are they still easy to breed? Do I need to keep them at a higher than room tempature? And thanks Rick for suggestion James (Blaberus.com) he's one of the most professional, and nicest people to order from, and you can tell that he actually cares, unlike some other roach breeders. Back to top MO Valued Member Joined: Aug 27, 2005 Posts: 128 Location: California Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 11:43 am    Post subject: I bought some from James too and so far they are not breeding. They eat all the time and I have had no "casualties" so......... I keep them in the house and also have a small under tank heater under them. Maybe I should provide candles and champagne, you know, set the mood and all Back to top DeadIrishD Honored Member Joined: Jun 07, 2005 Posts: 265 Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 5:09 pm    Post subject: dont forget Def Leopard- Lay some sugar on me. Back to top MO Valued Member Joined: Aug 27, 2005 Posts: 128 Location: California Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:56 pm    Post subject: Whatever floats your boat Back to top Jordan Member Joined: May 08, 2005 Posts: 42 Location: BC, Canada Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 5:25 pm    Post subject: The warmer they are the faster they will breed, 85-95f is optimal. I find that they breed much faster than all the blaberus sp. but slower than B.lateralis or lobsters Back to top DeadIrishD Honored Member Joined: Jun 07, 2005 Posts: 265 Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 6:47 pm    Post subject: You know how cable boxes get warm, so don't the comp monitor, can I put two things on there. and keep them that way? or should I use a UTH Back to top Englishtegu Valued Member Joined: Jul 13, 2005 Posts: 111 Location: UK Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:07 am    Post subject: I started a dubia colony not so long ago and they started breeding straight away. First off you need adults. If you have nymphs, then you need to wait for them to mature first, but you worked that one out already.... I put mine in a plastic box with clip on lid (with a few air holes), with vertical egg crate. Is prob. about 24" x 15" x 15", maybe a bit smaller. I have an UTH under half of the tank. That way the roaches can move away/towards the heat by moving up/down or left/right. I have found with roaches that although they will eat anything, you do need to make sure they are getting protein. If you see any chewed wings then you need to up this straight away. Also, make sure they are getting soft fruit for moisture. My dubia don't seem to eat dry foods like lobster roaches or some others will. Hope this helps, Mark. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         theTegu.com Forum Index -> Roaches All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1 Translate to English using Google Language Tools:   Jump to: Select a forum General Site Forums----------------Site NewsWelcomeFun & GamesSuggestion BoxBusiness Ratings & ReviewsMembers LoungeHelpful Information Tegu Forums----------------Normal DiscussionGeneral CareHealth IssuesTegu HousingClassifiedsBreeding & GeneticsShow & Tell (Picture Forum)Lights! Camera! Action! 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