the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
anyone who knows more than a little about me, knows i have what could be called an "unhealthy fascination" with Madagascar. so a fellow member sent me some of these little critters :
Thank you again Amanda, yer da bestest!!
that is their breeding bin. (there is a lot more eggcrate in there now, removed some for pics) but i wanted to keep some as pets as well, so i am taking my 15g, which was already cited to be a carnivorous plant tank, and turning it into a nice, little, roomy, quickie viv for 1 male and 4 females. i'm not going to heat it, so they will breed very slowly in here, and i can always move the nymphs to the breeding bin for feeders.
i already foamed and covered it. i just need to lay down my drainage layer, add substrate and plant. it should be done by sunday evening. (paws crossed)
you may have noticed that the background doesn't go all the way to the top. the unfiinished portion will be liberally coated with petroleum jelly, since these guys are climbers.
just thought you guys would like to see one of my "non frog" builds
1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
Re: the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
oh, i forgot. it's great stuff (surprised..lol) and exoterra tree fern substrate. not the panels crushed up, the regular substrate. i'm really digging the stuff. i picked it up for $2 at a going out of business sale. i should have bought the huge bag for $10, but i wasn't sure how i would like it.
1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
Re: the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
update time. i actually finished one ahead of schedule!! the contractor keeps his job for the 125....lol it's now all planted and has inhabitants. not that you can see them since they went and burrowed straight away....lol
they are some happy hissers indeed!! the inhabitants are 5 female and one male Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
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Re: the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
Very cool, I've thought about building a mini roach viv before but have enough frog stuff to keep my time and funds occupied for now
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1.0 Bufo americanus
0.1.1 Ceratophrys cranwelli
0.1 Xenopus laevis
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Re: the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
Ummm...where are the wheels to this said roach coach? Glad you enjoyed them! I have more I would happily trade.
Re: the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
going ewith roach motel. i know it's cliche, but i don't care....lol i'm even looking for a little neon motel sign to put on top of it. and the little buggers keep moving my moss around!!!!
1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
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rut roh? trade? what are we trading for?? what have i got that you want? you don't have enough roaches to trade for my mantella tank....LOL
1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
Re: the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
How do you know I don't have enough to trade for the mantella tank? I could easily see the man who gave me mine...he has enough...mwahahahahaha!!!!
Re: the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
I'm pretty sure i don't want THAT many roaches.....lol
1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
Lol!!!! Oh my goodness! If ever I need a good smile and chuckle, all I have to do is read your guys fun posts! Too funny!Originally Posted by NatureLady
Bill, so a roach motel/viv? Never thought of that one. Pretty cool.
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Re: the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
Thanks heather
1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
I must admit, it's pretty cool
Re: the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
Currently up and running? 1 fish, 1 shrimp, 1 roach, 2 vivs. Lying in wait are a 55, 10, 125, 40b, and a 29 bowfront. And don't forget the 2 roach breeding bins and a fruit fly culture "station".
1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
Re: the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
Wow I just came across this thread! That tank is awesome! That really makes me tempted to do something like that for my Dubias.... I have a weird attachment to them lol. I've had the same adults since they were nymphs (almost a year!). So the other night when I ran out of crickets and needed to feed a couple nymphs I actually was a little sad to do it! My boyfriend had to remind me that I had them to use as feeders LOL. Thankfully it's going to be a while before I have enough to feed off of regularly haha. But I do have a spare 5g that I could soup up for a select few... It's tempting!
Re: the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
Most frogs would be jealous of your roaches enclosure. Way to make us all look bad. Thanks Bill.
Re: the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
go for it michelle! I had a blast building it.
1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
Re: the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
Sorry buddy. I just thought you guys might enjoy a non frog build for a change. Next up is one for some Philly bas-a$$ed german cockroaches.....maybe a graffiti wall, some cardboard boxes.....no frog will be jealous of that one....lol
1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
Lol! Why is it I can picture that?
Re: the roach motel (or maybe the roach coach)
You know actually, my old boss was a crazy bad-a$$ about feeder insects (and other odd things), and we would catch native roaches on freezing cold days to be able to toss them into an enclosure inside. We kept hissers, native roaches, 2 large tubs of red wigglers (compost worms), thousands of meal worms, and fruit flies...then the odd things: walking sticks, leaches, micro aquatic organisms, and fiddle backs (far too many for comfort).
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