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Hey everyone,

I was wondering if anyone have tried doing this with the water crystals. Just started my small colony of dubias and I thought it would be a good idea if I ever go on long trips and i couldn't give the little guys fresh fruits and veggies. Anyone knows what they put in those cricket bites and were to buy or make them? a friend of mine told me to just squeeze an orange and use the juice for the crystals. Anyone knows if that would be good and how long it will last. Maybe adding those vitamin supplement drops to the water? Just some thoughts from a newbie roach keeper. Thanks in advance.
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Jonel @ Selective Propagations
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>>Hey everyone,
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>>I was wondering if anyone have tried doing this with the water crystals. Just started my small colony of dubias and I thought it would be a good idea if I ever go on long trips and i couldn't give the little guys fresh fruits and veggies. Anyone knows what they put in those cricket bites and were to buy or make them? a friend of mine told me to just squeeze an orange and use the juice for the crystals. Anyone knows if that would be good and how long it will last. Maybe adding those vitamin supplement drops to the water? Just some thoughts from a newbie roach keeper. Thanks in advance.

I have never tried what you are suggesting but here is my thoughts.
First, I hate the water crystals. I feed fruit or vege and don't do water per se otherwise.
Adding to the crystals may very well shorten their functional life as they will mold. Even the ones sold with additives seem to have a shortened life in the stores. I don't think the addition of juice is gonna raise the real supplemental value that much. Feed them well and work from there.
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Sonya

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