I have been doing research before i get my dubia colony going, i need to know what I'm doing for housing soon. I was thinking a large rubbermaid container with a screen top, paper egg crates leaned towards the center, with a food and water trough underneath. My only real concerns are:
1. Heat- i was going to use a heat pad bc i saw someone use that method successfully, but i saw someone else say that you shouldn't use the heat pads on any composite materials. Can i use the heat pad? any easy alternatives?
2. Air Circulation- Do I NEED to give good cross ventilation (i.e. vents on the sides instead of just the top)
3. Water- i was going to buy a bulk quantity of un-saturated/unhydrated water gel things, but can't really find them anywhere in town, and unfortunately, online shopping isn't an option.
Thanks in advance for all replies
1. Heat- i was going to use a heat pad bc i saw someone use that method successfully, but i saw someone else say that you shouldn't use the heat pads on any composite materials. Can i use the heat pad? any easy alternatives?
2. Air Circulation- Do I NEED to give good cross ventilation (i.e. vents on the sides instead of just the top)
3. Water- i was going to buy a bulk quantity of un-saturated/unhydrated water gel things, but can't really find them anywhere in town, and unfortunately, online shopping isn't an option.
Thanks in advance for all replies