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Description
The Temperate White Springtail (Folsomia Candida) is a staple in bioactive setups, providing natural waste management and aeration to substrates. These tiny, soft-bodied arthropods thrive in humid environments and are essential for maintaining a clean and balanced ecosystem in terrariums and vivariums. They actively break down decaying organic matter, mold, and excess waste, making them an excellent addition to bioactive enclosures for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.
Each starter culture contains a thriving population of springtails in various life stages, shipped with a clay-based medium. Simply add food and mist with water lightly to encourage growth and expansion of your colony.
Key Features:
- Quantity: Starter culture (number of springtails will vary)
- Species: Folsomia Candida (Temperate White Springtails)
- Function: Excellent decomposers that break down waste, mold, and organic debris
- Care Requirements: Maintain high humidity by misting regularly and keep in a sealed container with ventilation
- Diet: Feed with Brewer’s Yeast, a grain of rice, or specially formulated springtail food
- Medium: Shipped in a clay-based substrate, ready for immediate use or colony expansion
- Ideal For: Bioactive vivariums, terrariums, dart frog setups, invertebrate enclosures, or as a supplemental feeder source
With their ability to break down waste and prevent mold buildup, Temperate White Springtails are a must-have for any bioactive setup. Start your own thriving culture today and enhance the health of your terrarium’s ecosystem!
