F funkyhunky Member Joined Oct 17, 2005 Messages 12 Reaction score 0 Location Northern California Oct 20, 2005 #2 what's the reccomended size for a nymph-hatching container?
R robo mantis Well-known member Joined Sep 20, 2005 Messages 2,184 Reaction score 1 Location Indiana Oct 20, 2005 #3 i would say about 1 gallon fish tank and small holes in the lid because the nymphs are very small
Andrew Well-known member Joined Dec 18, 2004 Messages 1,005 Reaction score 0 Location United States Oct 20, 2005 #4 Any container that gives the nymphs enough room to hatch will be fine. This is what I use: Thanks, Andrew
Any container that gives the nymphs enough room to hatch will be fine. This is what I use: Thanks, Andrew
Rick Well-known member Joined Dec 15, 2004 Messages 15,907 Reaction score 583 Location NC Oct 20, 2005 #5 I use ten gallon aquariums or large net cages because I leave them all together until about the third molt.
I use ten gallon aquariums or large net cages because I leave them all together until about the third molt.
F funkyhunky Member Joined Oct 17, 2005 Messages 12 Reaction score 0 Location Northern California Oct 20, 2005 #6 thx
Ian Well-known member Joined Mar 9, 2005 Messages 2,315 Reaction score 8 Location Bath, UK (Bournemouth Uni currently) Oct 21, 2005 #7 Yeah, I also use cricket tubs, and when they have hatched, just put the tub in a net, with the lid open slightly, and they will gradually walk out, into the net. This way, you dont loose any nymphs in the process. Cheers, Ian
Yeah, I also use cricket tubs, and when they have hatched, just put the tub in a net, with the lid open slightly, and they will gradually walk out, into the net. This way, you dont loose any nymphs in the process. Cheers, Ian