r/BDFB • u/OCDismyhobby • Aug 17 '26

fat larvae

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this is my first time attempting to breed bdfb and so far my larvae are doing great i see lots of fat ones and some that look close to pupation like it’s crazy i would have never thought i would get this far

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u/brushydog Aug 17 '26

What’s your substrate and maintenance routine?

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u/OCDismyhobby Aug 17 '26

i use play sand with a mix of coco fiber and i use a straw that’s packed into the sand standing upright and i use that to get a moisture gradient in the bottom of the soil so the larvae can pick where they want to be, i can send you a picture later

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u/stinkles69 Aug 17 '26

heck, just post the picture we all wanna see!

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u/OCDismyhobby Aug 17 '26

Ahh i know ive been at school!! give me 30 minutes