If you were going to start a 55gl show cockroach tank
- Thread starter Wolverine
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I think the best display would probably be a tank full of Eurycotis decipiens. The adults are sharp and most importantly they commonly sit out on top of the decorations. There are prettier and bigger species but nearly all hide or dig in the substrate. Tiger hissers also look great but it would take longer to get enough going for a quality display.
Wolverine
Fifth Instar
You read my mind. Going to start small breeder colonies of both these species. Hadn't considered multiple species tanks until now but this is going to save lots of money and space. Gives me the opportunity to have plenty of show tanks. "SHOW TANK" makes me laugh bet us roach enthusiasts are rarer then Macropanesthia rhinoceros in America.
Wolverine
Fifth Instar
Here's what I'm working on. Have to place order then can take pics. One 55 gl show tank for blaberus giganteus, 40long dubias,peppered,rothi,dicoids, and deathhead., 30tall with tall decorations for eurycotis decipens. After mardi gras 55gl p.nivea,flyfly mimic, and Australian, then also want a show tank of tigers and a separate of eliptorhina javanica. Thanks for everybodies comments. Lead me in the right direction. Excited to show some results!
Wolverine
Fifth Instar
Here's what's started: 55L dubias,bolivenis,eublaberus"ivory". Going to add rothi, any other ideas to spice it up? 40tall lots of hanging plants gigantens and l.verrucosa seem to be fine together. 30tall heavy planted e.decipens,40L e. Javanica. These are my naturalistic show tanks. Sorry about delay on pics 
Wolverine
Fifth Instar
So the first pic doesnt look like much but this tanks alive. Blaberus boliviensis, dubia,and Eublaberus"Ivory" so far all seem to be enjoying life. The second is a fancy tank my brother got me for lizards lol well roaches come first at my house the Blaberus giganteus, and Lucihormetica (Hormetica) verrucosa seem to be cohabiting well. The foam back has slots running across the back the roaches love it, lets me observe them also. Gyna are quickly becoming my favorite the yellow ones remind me of sulfer butterflies. Anyone with rare Gyna sp. pm me thx.It must look awesome
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Psydeus565
Fourth Instar
They are really small.
Wolverine
Fifth Instar
Show tanks, well they look cool. They hide roaches, harder to clean, and cost more. Glad to give roaches mansions but in the long run its not worth the effort. Orin was right about the E.decipens being active and a good show species recommend tall plants in the enclosure. Pest species are the true show species, being bold and prolific. The people that see my main 55gl tank ask why I have a tank full of dirt and leaves lol, then I put my hand in there and the soil starts moving its pretty neat. Well happy roaching.