Current Roach Projects (non-feeder)

[RoachGirlRen]

So, here's my current non-feeder breeding projects! I'd really like to one day breed a large # of ornamental roach species, but right now space doesn't allow for much more than this.

H. subcincta. JUST got a starter colony from Steve, hoping it goes well!

T. petiveriana. This colony was very slow taking off (their growth rate is painfully slow), but I have a fresh crop of adults and a large number of nymphs now.

T. olegrandjeani. This colony has been very successful so far, TONS of babies and several adults (including a number of females!). Good progress from the starter stock.

P. nivea. The adult foundation stock has died out, but I have sub crawling in nymphs and subadults so I'm not too worried

B. giganteus. These guys have EXPLODED in population since I moved them to the new set-up. The naturalistic one was nice but I kept getting mold.

G. portentosa. I have... lots. However, they're lovely colors, as you can see from these two very different specimens. If anyone ever wants hissers let me know, I'm crawling with juvies and nymphs right now.

 

[joshuai]

Wow! great roaches. you sell any nivea i always wanted some.

 

[ftorres]

Hello,
Nice collection.
Could you describe to me your B gigante set up? Hum? ZTemp? food?

and all you need is to get some M rhinocerus.

good luck

thanks

francisco

 

[zonbonzovi]

Nice specimens. Any special tips on care for P. nivea? They don't seem to be nearly as hardy as other roaches I've kept.

 

[Matt K]

Nice specimens. Any special tips on care for P. nivea? They don't seem to be nearly as hardy as other roaches I've kept.

Really ???? My conoly of P. nivea are practically indestructable. It may be in the way you keep them. Will see if I have a photo to post......


BLURRY - sorry- but you may get the idea. The substrate is 2-3 inches deep in a glass 10 gallon tank with a slide-on screen lid. I dump loads of fruit in there and it always dissappears overnight.

After a few moments of upset they all hide down in the substrate-

 

[zonbonzovi]

Looking at your pix, I'm guessing it's a moisture issue: I had the false impression that this was a species that appreciated things on the drier side. I will up the moisture quotient!

 

[Matt K]

Looking at your pix, I'm guessing it's a moisture issue: I had the false impression that this was a species that appreciated things on the drier side. I will up the moisture quotient!

Mine are dry on the surface 1/2 inch or so but moist through-out otherwise (but not wet).

They like humidity and moisture. They probably could tolerate pretty damp conditions too if you wanted to err on the wet side. Give them lots of fruit too and no dry food or other food items for a while- they should recover quickly.

*NOTE- when they get going, you might consider keeping another additional attractive small roach that has the same requirements: Pseudomops septentrionalis.

 

[BrianWI]

I have a colony I am breeding/ sorting for Giant strain hissers, used as much varied stock as I could find. I get lots of colors, too. Now I just need to sell of the surplus males, LOL!

 

[eos]

They all look great, Ren. Those nivea are sexy! How's about I help you out with your hisser situation?

 

[Beardo]

Cool pictures! Put me down on the list for some nivea if you ever decide to sell any.