Thinking of Switching from supers to dubias

[gtramontelli]

Hi,
I have tried my hand at breeding supers, and I've had some success but overall it's really a pain. Having to manage all the containers and separating them is getting old. I'd like to switch to dubias as (from what I've read) you're only dealing with one container and there's less maintenance. I have some questions. First, how many dubias would I want to get if I wanted to start feeing from the colony right away (1 dragon)? Would a 17-inch BD be able to eat a full grown dubia? What should i expect to pay for a starter colony?

 

[Sambenz]

Your beardie should be fine eating adult dubia. Dubia are very easy to breed, food, water gel, heat, egg crates and let em go at it. It is hard to say how many to start with if you want to feed right away, and have them breed. [for sale info removed by moderator]

 

[gtramontelli]

Thanks for the reply. So would you say that 200 dubias of mixed size would be a good place to start? About how many dubias does a full grown BD eat daily?

 

[keen77]

Thanks for the reply. So would you say that 200 dubias of mixed size would be a good place to start? About how many dubias does a full grown BD eat daily?

yes 200 would be a great start. Check out kyle hondapower on the for sale board, he's good and nice prices. Depending on the size, I feed mine maybe 15 1/2" ones. you will not be able to feed off of your colony for a while. I have been breeding dubia and have just started with the supers. My girls love em