Rearing tins with perforated lid

Rearing cans with perforated lids – Safe, durable, and without gauze

No more damaged gauze or escaped feed animals! Our rearing containers with perforated lids offer a practical and durable solution for rearing small invertebrates. Instead of gauze glued to the inside, the containers feature a sturdy plastic lid with many fine ventilation holes.

This eliminates a common weakness of traditional rearing containers. That’s because feed insects cannot damage or chew through the gauze. Furthermore, a glued-in ventilation grille cannot come loose.

The transparent containers are available in four sizes, ranging from 180 to 520 ml. This way, you can find the right container for different stages of development.

No gauze, no damaged ventilation grilles

What makes these baby food jars special is their perforated plastic lid.

While conventional rearing containers often have gauze glued inside them, these containers do not require any gauze at all.

This offers several advantages at once.

That’s because strong feed insects can’t chew through gauze. Plus, there are no adhesive joints that could come loose over time.

Instead, the ventilation openings are located directly in the plastic cover.

This ensures that the ventilation is permanently integrated into the lid. At the same time, the lid can be easily removed and replaced.

This is especially handy when raising many young animals on a regular basis.

Good ventilation thanks to many small openings

The numerous openings in the lid allow air to circulate between the can and its surroundings.

This allows moist air to escape. This helps prevent moisture from accumulating over time.

However, the environment inside the tank also depends on the substrate, the temperature, and the amount of water.

That’s why you should check the humidity regularly and adjust it to meet your pets’ needs.

The perforated lid is a practical solution, especially for species that require good ventilation.

However, for very small animals or feed insects, you should check to see if the openings are small enough.

Four sizes for different developmental stages

Not every young animal needs the same amount of space. That’s why we offer our rearing boxes in four different sizes.

All versions have the same diameter of 8.5 cm. They differ only in their height.

All four versions have the same lid. This keeps the system consistent, even if you use different can sizes.

The shorter versions are suitable, for example, for small, ground-dwelling invertebrates. The taller versions, on the other hand, offer more space for small climbing structures.

However, the appropriate size always depends on the species and its stage of development.

Keep an eye on your pets at all times

The transparent plastic lets you watch your pets without having to open the container every time.

This is especially helpful when raising jumping spiders, tarantulas, and other small invertebrates.

That’s because you can tell more quickly whether an animal has eaten or is preparing to molt.

It also allows you to easily monitor the condition of the substrate.

This makes it easier for you to notice when food scraps need to be removed or when the cage has become too damp.

Easy to set up and flexible to use

The rearing tanks can be set up in just a few simple steps.

For ground-dwelling animals, you can add some forest humus. It provides a natural surface and helps retain moisture.

Climbing species, on the other hand, need suitable twigs or small pieces of wood. Fingerwood XS, for example, is well-suited for this purpose.

In addition, for suitable species, you can introduce a small “soil police” force. This helps break down organic debris.

However, it is important that the enclosure provides enough space for shedding.

That’s why, especially with small praying mantises and jumping spiders, you should make sure they have safe places to perch and plenty of open space.

Ideal for raising a single animal

Many invertebrates should be kept separately even when they are young.

With our rearing containers, you can house each animal in its own container.

This makes it easier to monitor feeding, growth, and molting.

These containers are especially handy for raising small tarantulas, jumping spiders, and other invertebrates.

The containers can also be used for suitable small feed insects.

However, you should always adjust the size and ventilation to suit the specific animal species.

Advantages at a glance

• Perforated plastic lid without gauze
• No glued-in ventilation grilles
• No gauze that can be chewed through by feed insects
• Many small openings for air circulation
• Sturdy and durable plastic
• Transparent enclosure for a clear view of the animals
• Four sizes ranging from 180 to 520 ml
• Uniform diameter of 8.5 cm
• Identical lids on all four models
• Easy to open and close
• Convenient for raising individual animals
• Can be set up in a variety of ways with substrate and climbing structures

The Right Accessories for Your Breeding Program

Insektenliebe Stacking Ring – allows for space-saving stacking of compatible rearing containers while creating an open air space between them.

Soil bacteria —when kept under appropriate conditions, they help break down organic matter in the substrate.

Fingerwood XS – features small climbing structures and natural perches for young invertebrates.

Forest humus —creates a natural substrate and helps retain moisture in the rearing container.

Small fruit fly “ant” – suitable as small live food for many young jumping spiders and praying mantises.

Large fruit fly —provides larger juveniles with an appropriate food size and encourages natural hunting behavior.

Conclusion: The New Generation of Baby Food Jars

Our rearing containers with perforated lids combine ease of use with a durable design.

This is because the plastic lid—which does not include gauze—eliminates a common weak point in conventional rearing containers.

At the same time, the many small openings allow for air circulation. Plus, the transparent container lets you keep a close eye on your pets at all times.

With four sizes and a uniform lid diameter, rearing can be organized clearly.

Discover the new generation of Insektenliebe containers and say goodbye to damaged gauze and loose ventilation grilles.