{"product_id":"hemiblabera-tenebricosa-elliot-key-broad-keys-roach-most-colorful-hemiblabera-live-arrival-guarantee","title":"Hemiblabera tenebricosa 'Elliot Key' – Broad Keys Roach | Most Colorful Hemiblabera | Live Arrival Guarantee","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSize, life stage \u0026amp; quantity options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the exact option from the product selector before adding this item to your cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Count\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCount labels state the number of animals in the selected pack. Cart quantity is the number of packs you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a quantity, sex, or life stage not specified in your chosen option, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact Isopod King\u003c\/a\u003e before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHemiblabera tenebricosa 'Elliot Key'\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Broad Keys Roach, is a beautiful and distinctive roach species featuring exceptional coloration and impressive patterns. This stunning roach is the most colorful Hemiblabera in culture, with adults sporting red striping on their abdomens (this being more obvious on males than females). Even nymphs have more patterning on them than the other species in culture, making it one of the most visually striking and sought-after Hemiblabera species available in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species was apparently in culture at least once decades ago, though was quickly overtaken in culture by the larger H.roseni. The current stock in culture was collected in Monroe County, Florida. This species reaches a size of 1–1.5 inches at maturity. Adults can live a year or two, with females generally living longer than males. Females gestate their broods for 3–4 months, and the resulting offspring take an additional 5–7 months to mature depending on conditions. This genus spends most of its time underground but will also run around on the surface a bit at night. Known for its exceptional red striping, beautiful patterned nymphs, hardy nature, fascinating burrowing behavior, Florida Keys origin, and unique colorful appearance, this species is a prized specimen for keepers who appreciate colorful roaches with distinctive characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost colorful Hemiblabera species in culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults sport red striping on abdomens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNymphs have more patterning than other species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollected from Monroe County, Florida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize reaching 1–1.5 inches in length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults live 1–2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive-bearers with 3–4 month gestation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffspring mature in 5–7 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFascinating burrowing behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and easy to breed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique Florida Keys locality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent feeder insect or pet species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpends most time underground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner to intermediate care level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive arrival guarantee with safe, discreet shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally anything 1 gallon or bigger works for a starter culture. This genus spends most of its time underground but will also run around on the surface a bit at night. No hides are needed, just a substrate that's at least a couple inches deep. Substrate composition isn't very important—straight coconut fiber, potting soil, or a more organically rich medium can be used, as long as it holds moisture well and is easy to dig through. This genus generally prefers high humidity and isn't picky about ventilation either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anywhere in the range of 68–85°F will work for breeding, though obviously the warmer it is, the quicker they'll grow and breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dog food, fruits, and veggies will work well as the staple diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a hardy genus, though Serriata infections, excessive grain mite explosions, and excessive phorid fly outbreaks can present problems to a colony (though those are more so symptoms of overfeeding, overcrowding, and filth buildups than anything). Care is pretty typical for this genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for keepers seeking the most colorful Hemiblabera species with beautiful red striping on adults and exceptional patterning on nymphs. 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