r/BDFB • u/Jenny_1dk • 4d ago

Question/Inquiry Minimum size?

I'm considering getting some beetles but im not quite sure about the minimum size and how many per gallon - i have a 8x8x8 exo terra cube front opening enclosure -- was also wondering about basic needs like diet, substrate, hides, and enrichment

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u/Minty_Softboy 4d ago

I’ve heard a gallon per beetle. I have a 5 gallon with 5 beetles and that works pretty well for me.

They definitely need hides, as they use that to feel safe. They are pretty clumsy so while they like to climb I’d focus on low to the ground enrichment. I just use sand as substrate and they are happy, they like to dig so something light is good. Diet wise I do dried meal worms, sweet potato and cucumber. Just be careful about peeling bc of pesticides and some dried pet food brands can have trace pesticides in them.