A superworm AND dubia colony? Is it possible?

[derangedplanet]

I'm thinking about whether or not it would be possible to house a superworm colony and a dubia colony together. Since both are roaches and have close to the same environment requirements is it possible to house the two colonies together? I know I probably sound crazy and maybe the idea is stupid, But it would be really cool to just have the two together in a joined colony and would definitely help get my husband on board with the idea. Also, do you think that a dubia could climb out of a kiddie pool? I would think not because its smooth plastic but I'm planning on setting up a kiddie pool to grow grass and wildflowers and greens in for my beardie and sulcata to play around in and munch and was considering usually giving him his roaches whilst in there but if he decided to ignore them I'd rather they not be loose in my house haha. :lol:

 

[Taterbug]

I've been keeping them together for a little while. I've found they do well but that the super worms can outcompete the dubia if you aren't managing them.


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[derangedplanet]

That's really cool. I love the idea but it might be a little high maintenance for me. I was thinking more along the lines of having a bucket/bin of oats inside the dubia colony bin. most likely their would be no dubia able to get inside the superworm thing but I have a feeling the superworms would be getting out via their parents laying eggs. I dont know, but its good to know the super worms will clean up after the beetles. Question, can the superworm beetles be fed to a beardie too or those off limits. I havent started a colony for either yet.

 

[Taterbug]

The beetles lay their eggs in the substrate so if they can't get out the larvae wouldn't either.

Beetles are edible but the shell may be too hard, and they I've off a defensive smell that is probably gross tasting too. Pepper never eats the beetles that I've seen.

 

[CooperDragon]

I have a couple of superworm beetles in my dubia tank and they seem to do OK there. They are pretty aggressive though and I've seen them attacking/eating an injured roach. The dubia LOVE to eat the superworm substrate so you may find that they'll go through it quickly and the supers may not have enough to live in. I keep the worms separate in a small plastic tote bin.