water crystals are over rated.

[snappleWhiteTea]

wish i knew how to get a poll going.

& that sounds cool cham, oranges are my favorite roach food source.

 

[dociledragons]

mitchrobot & JC. I would be willing take the water crystals off our hand. I could pay with paypal for the shipping.. :razz:

though I give my roaches veges, I use crystal so don't have to put veg constantly in the tub where it has a chase to mold if not fully eaten.

 

[SDiego]

Anyone have a B. Lateralis colony that does not use water crystals? Can they be kept alive with just fruits and vegetables?

Also, does anyone use even a small water dish, like maybe just a bottlecap with some water in it?

 

[snappleWhiteTea]

Anyone have a B. Lateralis colony that does not use water crystals? Can they be kept alive with just fruits and vegetables?

Also, does anyone use even a small water dish, like maybe just a bottlecap with some water in it?

I think water in a cap or water dish would be really unsanitary for roaches, It would get real nasty, and i don't own lateralis, but dubia are more dry sensitive.SO yea i think a lateralis colony would do just fine with out gel and a water dish,they're roaches! lol

 

[spiderfield]

Classic!

 

[codykrr]

i have used water crystals for years with my dubia colonies.

i have lats now and i could not get them breed for nothing, so i started adding more than usual amounts of water crystals for humidity and thats where all of the ooths are laid.

now i have tons. and i tried everything for my lats(i made like 3 threads asking for advice) and have only been able to succeed using water crystals.

now both my colonies are feed only dog food. no veggies or fruit. just dog food and water crystals.

i feed once a week and water twice a week and i have tons of them.

i did notice that when i add food color to my water crystals the roaches eat them better than the standard clear crystals.(i use like 3 drops per gallon of non toxic food coloring)

In my opinion there great, but it has been what works for me. so i dont plan on changing what works and id suggest the same to you all.

if not using them works for you, then keep on doing what your doing.

i do recall someone on here saying they literally water there roach bins like they would a house plant. just pour it in.

 

[8by8]

I use water crystal and all my water drinking feeders use it. I do how ever think that it is not 100% necessary. They usually eat less food if provided water, but its really keepers choice.