From B Lateralis nymphs to B. Lateralis colony?

[Fosh Smithi]

hi! so a package of 150 pcs. B. Lateralis nymphs just arrived today. It is mainly for food of my B. Smithi. I've already moved them in their enclosure with a moist cocopeat, and other hides as well. i am just wondering if nymphs like these can grow into a functioning and stable colony. And if so what do i have to do so I can transform them into a colony? (planning into rehousing them into a bigger enclosure after i have gathered proper materials)
Note* This is my first time getting and managing B. Lateralis as I am new to the Ts hobby
THANKS!!

 

[Nosiris]

I find substrate unnecessary with my roaches. I just keep them in a dry plastic container with egg crates for them to hide under. This makes it a whole lot easier to manage and keep clean. Your nymphs can easily become a viable colony - it's not difficult; all you need to do it get the moisture and temperature vaguely right and they'll manage just fine.