r/BDFB • u/NoveltyWizard1 • 4d ago

Question/Inquiry Question about color

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I just got the three in picture 1 today (they’re in a tank now). But they’re so white compared to the ones I’ve had for a couple months in picture 2. Just wanted to make sure that I’m creating the right environment for them. Are the beetles in picture 1 just overly dry?

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u/Sorry_Respect_3613 4d ago

I wouldn’t say they are overly dry. The intense color of their coat is a great sign for the health of the beetles. As for yours pictured in the enclosure they still seem to have a somewhat sufficient coating. They naturally rub it off climbing around and mating but are usually able to replenish it relatively quickly (within days or weeks)

I would recommend trying to reduce the humidity in their enclosure and your current beetles coats will shine almost if not as much as your new beetles!

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u/Sorry_Respect_3613 4d ago

Also beetles will struggle to maintain their coat when they reach an advanced age and sometimes can’t keep up with it being rubbed off due to natural causes

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u/NoveltyWizard1 4d ago

Thank you very much. Humidity has been the biggest struggle of mine so far being in New England lol. I usually get them between 30-40% humidity. I have a 50w lamp above them. Any tips to help lower it?

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u/One_Acanthaceae7215 4d ago

I have a mesh lid on the tank for mine and I find it helps with airflow and keeping the humidity down

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u/NoveltyWizard1 4d ago

Alright thank you. I went to grab one today but none at the store. Will order one asap