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Ok so I finally switched my established large colony of dubias to no substrate after getting rid of a few thousand first. Anyways since I moved them to a 90 gallon with just egg crates, I have seen lots of females with egg sacs, but no small babies? I know dubias are a borrowing roach. But many keep them on no substrate (to avoid mites and ease of cleaning) and many use substrate. My question is those who have used both, have you noticed a decline in reproduction with no substrate? If so is it temporary till the colony adjusts to its new environment? Or is it better to have substrate for dubias, any specific kind less likely to get mites and easier to clean (easier on allergies)? I used aspen and it was a pain in the butt! But I would hate to keep them without substrate if they arent going to breed well. To be honest I had no breeding issues with them on aspen, they bred in lower and higher temps. Now it seems they are stressed. But alot of changes were made in a very short time. The colony was cut more then half, they were juggled around for cleaning and packing and then put in a no substrate envirnoment all within a VERY short time. Maybe they need time?
Also I have discoids on the way, mainly as a feeder until my dubia colony gets settled. Can I keep them the same way, plastic bin and egg crates, no substrate?
Thanks for any advice, comments or help you can offer. Lindsay
Also I have discoids on the way, mainly as a feeder until my dubia colony gets settled. Can I keep them the same way, plastic bin and egg crates, no substrate?
Thanks for any advice, comments or help you can offer. Lindsay