Bio active dubia setup

[pentapede]

I have an allergy to roaches, but also love roaches and was wondering if I could create a bio active setup with springtails and isopods to reduce grass buildup. Suggestions welcome.

 

[BoyFromLA]

I have an allergy to roaches, but also love roaches

Not a good reason to keep roaches first of all.

Also, I would not recommend bioactive set up for dubia roaches, if not all other roaches. Better to keep them dry to avoid any mess.

 

[sparticus]

My bioactive Dubia enclosure turned into an isopod farm. There are some dubia still in there doing ok, but there are probably thousands of isopods. I have seen them munching on a dubia ootheca while the female was still carrying it, also. Those were powder blue/powder orange mixed isopods, I think they outcompeted the springtails also, although I haven't checked in a while.

 

[Fini]

I tried the same a couple years back and had similar issues. Also fruit flies despite the isopods and springtails.

If you do end up doing it and have allergies, place a small UV air filter over the vent mesh. It will help control some of the poop dust.