Phoetalia pallida lifespan

[aquaseahorse]

Anyone know how long pallids live? I don't use them as feeders, and they breed super fast. Worried they will explode out of the tank bc there are so many. Also, how many months would you say they are nymphs for? From birth to late instar, rough estimate. Can't really find anything about them online other than on this forum.

 

[Tbone192]

They can live for about 5 years total. They can be nymphs from between 2 months up to 3 years, it is highly variable. Put a layer of oil around the top of their enclosure and they won't be able to climb up and out. Get a second bin or sell some if their population gets too big.