Dubia Roaches and Containers?

I will be getting 30 nymphs and 5 adults so I can start my own colony, how big of a container do I need? I saw a really cool 6.5 quart plastic shoe box that I'm going to paint black or tape construction paper over it, or should I get a 26 quart shoe box and do the same thing?

Here is a photo of both:

26 Quart:
http://s.kmart.com/is/image/Sears/01...sm=0.9,0.5,0,0

6.5 Quart:
http://s.kmart.com/is/image/Sears/01...sm=0.9,0.5,0,0

Thanks,
~ Mac

Any help? At all?

You could use either for now, the only problem would be down the road you would need to get a bigger tub. Also if you are using egg crate you would have to cut down all your egg crates to fit in those tubs.

Most people just use a big 18g sterilite container. I got my gray one at walmart for $4.50 and that will house tons of dubia. Plus egg crates will stand straight up and you dont have to cut anything. This size may be a little big for just 35 but it wont matter if its too big, they will grow into it in a few months if they are good breeders :) An if you get the solid color you wont have to paint or anything.