Adult Idolo molting enclosure

[MantisMatt14]

All of them survived the molt, though one didn't find a proper angle from which to inflate its wings and they dried looking pretty messed up.

It's generally considered impossible to breed sibling Idolos. I too tried slowing down the male and speeding up the female with power-feeding. Didn't help.

That's what I thought. I'm definitely going to make a Idolo owners of the US post and see if it catches on. We really need to keep this species in the hobby and we don't want to let down Yen since he started up the US population. I really hope my female at least molts into an adult perfectly.

if she dies that I'll be the happiest guy alive!

 

[MantisMatt14]

Ok.. if the snow stops... I will be shopping tomorrow... And I thought I was already set up.. good foot holds for these guys... plenty of space... the best made plans... huh! go figure

I understand! Besides being a High school student this snow has been really slowing me down. Almost lost all three of my Idolos just for being out in the cold for not even 5 minutes! I shoudbt have been transporting them anyway.

I need to go shopping this weekend cause school and snows gets in the way other wise. Best of luck to you!

 

[papilio_]

Ok.. if the snow stops... I will be shopping tomorrow... And I thought I was already set up.. good foot holds for these guys... plenty of space... the best made plans... huh! go figure

Well after it all, when you at last have your healthy mature Idolos you'll know that you've done something you can be really proud of!

 

[MantisMatt14]

Michael whats your best method at keeping flies alive? I fridge the pupaes and they are good for about a month. I take out up to 100 a week to hatch and they last me for about 15 days. I was wondering what you have done?

 

[papilio_]

Michael whats your best method at keeping flies alive? I fridge the pupaes and they are good for about a month. I take out up to 100 a week to hatch and they last me for about 15 days. I was wondering what you have done?

Same here ... if I only have to buy new pupae once a month I figure I'm doing well.

 

[MantisMatt14]

Same here ... if I only have to buy new pupae once a month I figure I'm doing well.

Yeah I usually get the 500 pack and Use most of it. they really last a while on honey in the fridge. I have had adults last over 2 weeks and still flying! So I need to get the roof lining. Is that what it is called?

 

[papilio_]

Yeah I usually get the 500 pack and Use most of it. they really last a while on honey in the fridge. I have had adults last over 2 weeks and still flying! So I need to get the roof lining. Is that what it is called?

It's shelf-liner, comes in a roll.

 

[MantisMatt14]

It's shelf-liner, comes in a roll.

Awesome! I will get it by sunday!

 

[dmina]

Well after it all, when you at last have your healthy mature Idolos you'll know that you've done something you can be really proud of!

It's the best feeling! Right?

 

[dmina]

Roof lining? I think it is shelving paper? there are a lot of different kinds??? Did I miss a link?

 

[MantisMatt14]

Roof lining? I think it is shelving paper? there are a lot of different kinds??? Did I miss a link?

Shelf lining I believe. post pics of the enclosure when it is all set up!

 

[papilio_]

Roof lining? I think it is shelving paper? there are a lot of different kinds??? Did I miss a link?

Shelf lining, looks like this,

It's the best feeling! Right?

 

[MantisMatt14]

Awesome! They can really grip that that well? Looks kinda weird texture! Also how did you get a light to her above the acrylic tank?

 

[papilio_]

Awesome! They can really grip that that well? Looks kinda weird texture! Also how did you get a light to her above the acrylic tank?

They grip it VERY well!

The light is my studio strobe.

 

[MantisMatt14]

Can you show us a pig of the light and how it is set up?

 

[papilio_]

Can you show us a pig of the light and how it is set up?

It's my photography strobe, not the lighting for the enclosure, but here it is ...

 

[MantisMatt14]

For some reason I can't see that even after clicking on the picture.

 

[papilio_]

How about now?

 

[MantisMatt14]

Ah yes! That looks like a very expensive light!

 

[papilio_]

Ah yes! That looks like a very expensive light!

For a studio strobe it's one of the least expensive, about $500 with the beauty dish diffuser.