I got my Dubia~

[Superfictious]

I got 200 Dubia Roaches today. The bulk of them are medium to large nymphs, so they'll grow to adults and I'll get the max breeding time out of them.
Some really itty bitty ones are in there too, and they're really cute. There's one guy in there with wings, he's the only adult so far.

So far I've given them apples, which I'll take out before I go to bed to prevent mold, and Iams kibble, the puppy one, because it had like, 2% more protein.

I've got them in a big (Like, 30 gallon big) tote, about half to two thirds packed with standing egg crates.

Warm side - 83-87
Cool side - 68

I'm heating with a stick on Exo Terra 'Heat Wave' undertank heating pad, for desert or dry terrariums. It's only getting to 87 if I take the temp right down at the floor of it, right above the heat pad. Is there anything I can do to get the heat up? Do the egg crates hold heat at all?
I think I'll move them into my room, right beside the floor heater.

Any suggestions?

 

[clear]

Just make sure if they dont eat all the fruit and stuff that it doesnt mold and rot!

 

[Superfictious]

Yes, I'll be sure to watch the mold factor, thank you. 8]

It'll be easy. I have to stop myself from poking in at them. I like them already.

 

[Ihaggerty1313]

Keep the whole enclosure warm to hot (85-95 degrees). These guys LOVE the darkness and even more so the heat. This makes them WAY more active, which means they'll eat more, grow quicker and produce faster. Your not dealing w/ a reptile that needs a basking section and a cool section. Remember, when the lights are off these guys use their whole enclosure. They scuttle around everywhere.

Another thing to keep in mind is that Dubia's will not breed in temps under 70 degrees. And food such as fresh fruits and veggies have a 48 hour limit before you are risking a mold outbreak. Keep that in mind.

Good Luck!
-Ian