Blaberus giganteus enclosure concern

[Blattodea313]

What would be a good size exo terra terrarium for Blaberus giganteus? I currently have an empty 18x18x24. I read that they grow slow, so would the cage get crowded fast? I plan on getting a starter colony of 6. By the way, would B. fusca be fine too (for that size terrarium).

 

[jebbewocky]

Yeah, I wouldn't do that for either species unless you plan on culling.

 

[jebbewocky]

Mine are in a 20gal with some H.tenebricosa and I find I'm always wishing I had a bigger tank.

 

[Blattodea313]

Thanks, I just found the receipt for the old tank and exchanged it out for a 36x18x18. It is huge.

 

[Blattodea313]

By the way, do the H. tenebricosa make good cage mates with most species of cockroach?

 

[jebbewocky]

I don't know about most, but they seem to get along well enough with my giganteus.

I'd imagine any Blaberus would work.