Dubia colony - should adults be separated from nymphs ?

[Michael Johnson]

I have around 200 nymphs of varying sizes and around 20 adult breeding pairs.

From what I've read its a 50/50 toss up on weather the adults should be separated from the non-breeding age roaches.

What do you guys think?

These are Blaptica Dubias by the way..

thanks ahead of time !

 

[Zephyr]

I see no need for it...

 

[Michael Johnson]

I see no need for it...

I didn't really think so either, especially if you want the colony to sustain iteslf; the breeders need to be able to replace the losses until I'm basically up to my eyeballs in these guys.

Once I hit a point that there too many for one enclosure I can take a good amount out and then place them into another container and start a second small colony. Then feed off each one in an alternating fashion.

Plus what's going to happen when the adults have offspring? Am I going to be scooping out babes and placing them in the other setup constantly?

I guess I answered my own question but your thoughts area always appreciated..

Thanks