water crystals. What are they and how do you use them?

[Latlaw]

I'm starting a Dubia colony and need to order water crystals. I'm really not sure what they are exactly and how to use them. And where can I order them?

 

[Enigmatic_Reptiles]

They are pretty much water in gel form. This prevents feeders from drowning. Pro geckos has them for a good price (http://www.progeckos.com/catalog/in...ath=14&zenid=e9091aa933a9229fb404997cc528dfc8). You simply put a small pile into a dish or something and replace or add when needed

 

[sammer021486]

Water gel crystals are a polymer that absorbs and holds water. The insects then suck the water from the polymer to get their moisture.

I purchased a 1lbs bag of raw crystals for $10 with free shipping with in the states.

 

[acpart]

The crystals come in dry form. You add a small amount of crystals to the water (approx. 1 tablespoon to 2 cups of water) and the crystals absorb all the water and expand. This way the bugs can "drink" without drowning. If you've seen the blue or orange jello-like cubes that Flukers sells, this is the same thing but it's much cheaper to get the crystals and make your own. I use the crystals to feed my regular order (every 2-3 weeks) of 1000 large crickets and multiple orders of small crickets and can go for about a year on 1lb. of crystals.

Aliza

 

[im faster]

Water gel crystals are a polymer that absorbs and holds water. The insects then suck the water from the polymer to get their moisture.

I purchased a 1lbs bag of raw crystals for $10 with free shipping with in the states.

WHERE?!?!?!
I need to buy some asap

 

[Latlaw]

WHERE?!?!?!
I need to buy some asap

Try ProGeckos

 

[acpart]

Progeckos is where I got mine.

Aliza

 

[im faster]

whats the differance in size
Med and larger

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Pro Geckos Notes:
The easy way to water! All my feeders receive water crystals for moisture. My roaches get the large crystals while everything else gets the medium crystals.

 

[im faster]

Great site thanks!!!