Silverfish enclosure

[Venomross]

I can’t find out anything about keeping silverfish but id like to try it. I saw somewhere that some people keep them in glass jars. Is it safe to keep them in jar and if so, how big do the jars Need to be? i Saw on a post by another member that you can feed them dust, fish flakes and dog food but is there a diet for them that is preferred?

Thank you

 

[wizentrop]

A glass jar is ok because they can't climb smooth surfaces. Is it safe? only if you don't break it...
I don't know where you read that you can feed silverfish with dust. While true, it would make keeping them a tedious project. You feed them with paper (they are especially fond of recycled paper), and you supplement with fish food and protein pellets.

 

[SilverfishMom]

You should also feed them glue and sugar. You can use a plastic container. Cut a hole in the middle and tape cheese cloth to the lid

 

[SilverfishMom]

Where did you find your silverfish? I lost mine, and am having trouble finding a new one.

 

[SilverfishMom]

I found a new silverfish.