Goldsystem Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 I have 4 L1 d. tityus Larvae coming in the mail tomorrow and I just got a gallon of substrate today, I separated it out into four containers with small holes poked in the top (to hold in more moisture) here are pictures of the containers and substrate: https://imgur.com/46Y8NlT.jpg https://imgur.com/BZl559x.jpg https://imgur.com/h3nha4d.jpg My questions are: 1 is that enough soil? 2 if it's not enough can I combine it and house more than one larvae together And 3 how often do I need to change the soil? (the soil is flake soil from bugs in cyberspace) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 I'm thinking that will last you about a month. Once they are L2 they definitely need a bigger sized enclosure. No, don't combine larvae. Change the soil once you notice a lot of frass. Don't switch out the entire substrate, mix some of the old in with the new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldsystem Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 I'm thinking that will last you about a month. Once they are L2 they definitely need a bigger sized enclosure. No, don't combine larvae. Change the soil once you notice a lot of frass. Don't switch out the entire substrate, mix some of the old in with the new. Can I use organic potting soil aswell? If so is there a brand you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Yeah you can use it as a filler for L1s. I do that to conserve substrate. I use Miracle Gro organic potting soil with no perlite. It's the one in a green bag. The ingredients suck though, the one they made years before was really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldsystem Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Can I use it with L2s and 3s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 A little bit. I think Peters substrate has everything you need to raise good sized adults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldsystem Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 A little bit. I think Peters substrate has everything you need to raise good sized adults. Ok thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 No problem. Just make sure substrate isn't soaked and you should be good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldsystem Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 I found some soft rotting wood that I could easily break with my fingers, can I add this to the organic potting soil? Will it feed the larvae? Picture: https://imgur.com/OFlpFas (I boiled it already so it's sterilized) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Looks like brown rot to me. Try and find one that is lighter in color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldsystem Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Alrighty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Even if you find a nice piece you need to make sure the substrate is not too wet. Or else the added wood will get green mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldsystem Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Ok thank you for letting me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmont Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 You can also ferment trager pellets to make beetle soil, there is some threads heat on the forums, they may be stickied if not they should be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldsystem Posted September 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 You can also ferment trager pellets to make beetle soil, there is some threads heat on the forums, they may be stickied if not they should beYa I took a peek at those, 6 months fermentation is a long time though. I'm actually thinking about buying a rotting log from you in 2 or 3 weeks, I can't find rotten wood here and you have a good deal so why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmont Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 I dont have rotten logs for sale as of now, maybe your thinking of another member? I get my soil from BIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldsystem Posted September 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Oh sorry I meant the logs Ratmosphere is selling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Those are breeding logs specific to stag beetle breeding. It does not come apart easy like other white rotting wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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