Description
Our Temperate Springtails are an excellent bioactive cleanup crew for terrariums, vivariums, and enclosures requiring cooler temperatures. These hardy springtails (Collembola) are shipped on moss for easy transfer and establishment in your bioactive setup. Temperate springtails thrive in a wide range of temperatures and are perfect for maintaining clean, healthy enclosures by consuming mold, fungus, decaying plant matter, and waste.
Unlike tropical springtails that require warmer conditions, temperate springtails are ideal for room temperature setups and can tolerate cooler environments, making them versatile for a variety of bioactive enclosures. Shipped on moss, these cultures are ready to introduce directly into your terrarium or vivarium with minimal stress to the colony. Known for their hardiness, adaptability to cooler temperatures, efficient cleanup capabilities, and ease of establishment, Temperate Springtails are a prized addition for keepers who want reliable cleanup crews for bioactive setups.
Key Features:
- Excellent bioactive cleanup crew
- Shipped on moss for easy transfer
- Thrives at room temperature and cooler conditions
- Hardy and adaptable species
- Consumes mold, fungus, and decaying matter
- Perfect for temperate bioactive enclosures
- Ideal for dart frog tanks, gecko vivariums, and isopod bins
- Reproduces readily in established setups
- Safe for all terrarium inhabitants
- Low maintenance cleanup crew
- Beginner-friendly care level
- Live arrival guarantee with safe, discreet shipping
Housing: Temperate springtails can be introduced directly into bioactive enclosures or maintained in dedicated culture containers. For cultures, use a small container with a substrate of coconut fiber, charcoal, or sphagnum moss. Keep moderately moist but not waterlogged. Provide ventilation to prevent stagnation while maintaining humidity.
Temperature: Temperate springtails thrive at room temperature (65–75°F) and can tolerate cooler conditions down to 55°F. This makes them ideal for enclosures that don't require supplemental heating or for cooler room environments.
Humidity: Maintain moderate to high humidity levels. Mist the enclosure or culture as needed to keep the substrate moist. Springtails require moisture to thrive but should not be kept in standing water.
Diet: Springtails feed on mold, fungus, decaying plant matter, and organic waste. In cultures, supplement with springtail food, nutritional yeast, or fish flakes to maintain healthy populations. In bioactive enclosures, they will naturally consume waste and help maintain a clean environment.
Maintenance: Temperate springtails are low maintenance and self-sustaining in bioactive setups. In dedicated cultures, feed sparingly every 1-2 weeks and maintain proper moisture levels. Avoid overfeeding, which can lead to mold overgrowth.
Perfect for keepers seeking a hardy, adaptable cleanup crew for temperate bioactive enclosures. Temperate Springtails are shipped on moss for easy establishment and provide essential cleanup services for dart frog tanks, gecko vivariums, isopod bins, and other bioactive setups. Each culture is carefully prepared and comes with comprehensive care information to ensure long-term success with this essential cleanup crew species.
