My dubia's aren't eating...

[essenm25]

So I just got my shipments of dubias around 2 weeks ago and have 650 of mixed roaches. I am nervous because they don't really seem to be eating much. I have a heating pad under them and every once in a while my space heater is pointing towards them. I have tried oatmeal, oranges, bananas, fish food, etc and while some of it gets eaten it seems like a very small amount. Does someone know why?

 

[Claudiusx]

What are your temps?

They are eating, its just not always evident until the colony gets really large.

-Brandon

 

[reptilianboy831]

If you are throwing in whole fruits and such, you won't really notice a large amount of feeding, as long as your temps are ok, they are eating, breeding and making you more beardie food. I usually just dump their food in like 1 time a week. Just depends on colony size.

 

[Honda99300ex]

I just make sure there's always plenty of roach chow in there at all times, and put fruits and Veggies 2-3 times a week. I wouldn't worry too much, I'm sure they're eating

 

[essenm25]

Thanks guys! Yeah I had to get my temps up a little and they are eating! Who knew I would stress out about roaches doing well haha.