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The substrate seems good then, just keep the humidity good. She could potentially injure the grubs, it would be a very good idea to separate them.

What substrate are you using? Consider separating the larvae into individual raising containers, so the humidity and airflow is easier to maintain and they don’t disturb each other. The L1 phase is the riskiest phase with the most die-off.

You could sell it online. Once it is fermented and ready I would seal it so no fungus gnats consume it or just keep it dry. I’ve made a few batches in the past, and it does take a considerable amount of time…

Yes, I’m guessing D. t. castanicolor but there are many subspecies. Just keep food available, Dorcus are pretty long-lived.

That’s pretty normal, sometimes they’re just full and won’t eat for a few days, stag males aren’t terribly voracious. Be sure to make sure they have humidity, as it’s important. What subspecies is that? I’ve only kept DTP before, and find all the other Dorcus amazing. Good luck!

Welcome!

Welcome and amazing species! I love all the Asian Dorcus species.

Rhino beetle males are usually less dangerous than stags, so I wouldn’t worry. I’ve never kept this species since I am in the U.S., but I have heard they are very easy to care for. Definitely add more substrate and humidity, though. Best of luck with breeding them!

I have not bred E. nigropilosa, but it might benefit from a slightly more humid environment, but still with a good moisture gradient. Provide many different foods and wood options, so they have some variability to choose from. Good luck and keep us updated, many Tenebrionids have never been kept!

That’s interesting! I know some dung beetles can be fed well decayed carcasses, and I imagine carcass-eaters like Trox could very successfully feed on carnivore feces.

Breeding them would most certainly require an animal carcass and I imagine they are similar to Omorgus when it comes to care needs. Easy to keep alive, hard to breed.

Translated in English with Google: “I have a large quantity of oak/Quercus, sourced from China, and all of it has been fermented. I have both lightly fermented and deeply fermented batches.”

I would experiment with different variables and provide gradients and different types and stages of rotten wood. Unfortunately some species simply don’t breed in captivity, I am yet to be successful with Zopherus nodulosus haldemani, for example.

What do you mean by bioactive? Are you thinking on housing multiple species together or simply increasing the microfauna? You could try and add springtails, but keep their numbers down so they don’t deplete the substrate’s nutrients!

You could always add a little bit of sand, but again derbys are pretty hardy. If you do suspect the larva was immobile leave it in the cell and make sure it doesn’t have any excess material or large substrate particles inside it to avoid deformities, but the larva will usually smoothen the walls...