Dubia Roach Food 2lb: Supreme Feed Dubia
Supreme Feed Dubia 2lb is the size most keepers settle on once they have a working colony. It is the same dry diet as the 1lb and 5lb bags, so you are not changing formulas, just buying the amount that fits one active colony. Two pounds lasts a good while without the long open-bag storage that a 5lb can mean in a smaller setup. If you are still trying the feed, start with the 1lb bag. If you run several colonies, jump to the 5lb.
Overview
This is a prepared dry feed for Blaptica dubia and other feeder roaches, not a live product. TC INSECTS makes it as an everyday colony diet, so your roaches always have food available rather than relying on scraps. The blend is the same across all three bag sizes and includes probiotics and bee pollen alongside its base ingredients. You offer it dry and free-choice, then provide moisture separately through produce or water crystals.
Why the 2lb Size?
- Right-sized for one colony. Two pounds feeds a single active colony for a meaningful stretch without constant reordering.
- Less open-bag time than a 5lb. In a smaller setup, a 5lb can sit open for months; the 2lb is used up while fresher.
- Better cost than the 1lb. Per pound, the 2lb costs less than buying single-pound bags repeatedly.
- Same trusted blend. Identical formula to the other sizes, including probiotics and bee pollen.
- Doubles as a gut-load. Feeders raised on it carry that nutrition into your reptile when offered.
How Long Does 2lb Last?
It depends mostly on colony size and temperature, since warmer colonies eat and breed faster. As a rough guide, a small to mid-size colony goes through 2lb over a good number of weeks, not days. Roaches graze rather than gorge, so consumption is steady and slower than new keepers expect. If you find a 2lb bag runs low faster than you would like, that is the signal to size up to the 5lb.
Honest Note on Buying the Right Size
Bigger is not always better with feed. A dry chow keeps best when it is used within a reasonable window and stored sealed and dry. If you buy more than your colony can get through before the bag has been open a long time, you trade freshness for bulk savings you may not need. For one active colony, the 2lb usually hits the balance. Match the bag to your actual consumption rather than overbuying, and store whatever you keep in a sealed container away from moisture.
How to Use
A dry roach feed is simple to use, and a few habits keep it fresh and mold-free.
Daily Feeding
Offer the feed dry and free-choice in a shallow dish or on the egg flats. Keep some available at all times, since roaches graze continuously rather than eating set meals.
Keep It Dry
Never wet the feed. Damp chow molds fast. Provide hydration separately with water crystals or fresh produce, and keep the dry feed in its own dry spot in the bin.
Gut-Loading Before Feeding
For the best nutrition transfer, let feeders eat well for 24 to 48 hours before offering them to your reptile. A colony kept on this feed gut-loads continuously, but a focused top-up before feeding helps.
Pair With a Water Source
Add water crystals such as Hydro-Thirst Insect Water Crystals or a little fresh produce for moisture. Keeping hydration separate from the dry feed is what keeps the feed dish clean.
Storage
Store the bag sealed in a cool, dry place. Kept dry, the feed holds up well over the time a single colony needs to finish a 2lb bag. A sealed container also keeps grain moths and mites out.
Best For
- Keepers running one active Dubia colony as their main feeder source
- Anyone who has tried the 1lb and wants a longer-lasting size
- Breeders who want steady production without bulk-bag storage
- Keepers gut-loading feeders before offering them to reptiles or amphibians
- Owners of other feeder roach species who want a quality dry diet
Not Best For
- First-time buyers unsure about the feed, where the 1lb trial size fits better
- Multiple-colony or commercial setups, where the 5lb is more economical
- Keepers expecting a direct reptile supplement, since this feeds the roaches
- Anyone hoping to skip calcium dusting or UVB, which this does not replace
- Use as a moisture source, since the feed must stay dry
Choosing a Size
Supreme Feed Dubia comes in 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb. The 1lb is the trial size. The 2lb is the everyday size for one colony. The 5lb is the most economical for established or multiple colonies. The formula is identical across all three, so size is purely about how much you will use before the bag has been open too long. If your colony is growing fast, the 5lb Supreme Feed lowers your cost per pound.
Recommended Add-Ons
- Hydro-Thirst Insect Water Crystals for a clean, spill-free hydration source kept separate from the feed.
- TC Calcium Ultra Fine for dusting gut-loaded feeders before they reach your reptile.
- Supreme Feed Dubia 5lb for the same feed at a lower cost per pound once your colony grows.
- 100 Count Dubia Colony Starter for keepers building the colony this feed will support.
- TC’s Bean Beetle Blend for keepers who also run bean beetle cultures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will 2lb last my colony?
For a small to mid-size colony, a 2lb bag lasts a good number of weeks, since roaches graze slowly rather than eating in bulk. Warmer, larger colonies go through it faster. If it empties quickly, size up to the 5lb.
Why pick 2lb instead of 1lb or 5lb?
The 2lb is the middle ground: longer-lasting and cheaper per pound than the 1lb, but used up fresher than a 5lb in a single small colony. It suits one active colony well.
Is the formula different from the other sizes?
No. The blend is identical across 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb, including the probiotics and bee pollen. Only the bag weight changes, so choose by how much you will use, not by recipe.
Do I still need calcium and a water source?
Yes to both. This feeds the roaches and supports gut-loading, but you still dust feeders with calcium like TC Calcium Ultra Fine and provide separate hydration such as Hydro-Thirst water crystals.
Can other feeder insects eat it?
It is formulated for Dubia and works for other feeder roaches. Many keepers run one quality feed across their roach bins rather than stocking several.
How should I store the 2lb bag?
Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place. Moisture causes mold, so never wet the feed and keep it away from the bin’s water source. A sealed container also blocks pantry pests.
Learn More About Feeder Insect Nutrition
These references give keepers background on gut-loading and reptile nutrition, which explain why your roaches’ diet matters to your reptile.
- PetMD: Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles. A keeper-friendly overview of how calcium, vitamin D3, and UVB protect reptile bone health. Useful context for where a quality feeder diet fits.
- University of Florida Featured Creatures. A university entomology resource on insect biology, including feeder species. Good background for keepers raising their own feeders.
