I've been raising Nauphoeta cinerea for over a year & have good production without optimal conditions. I use alfalfa pellets for a substrated which the baby roaches like to hide in. I also use egg-crating. Temperatures are 70F-most of the time; however, to get good production, I would recommend mid-70's to mid 80's. Either a heating pad or a low-wattage red/blue bulb should work; the best would be a ceramic heat emitter(low watts). I spray them with water(light mist-on glass) 1X/day. I provide the standard roach food(vegs. & non-medicated poultry-laying mash) they nibble on the substrate. Make sure there is adequate air circulation or the substrate will mold; suggest using a screen top. Coat the glass with either Fluon or vaseline near the top of the glass.



Below is a link to a site that has more specific information on the topic of Nauphoeta.



http://www.herpshop.com.au/CareSheets/FeaderRoach.html



Goodluck.
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