Springtails (Collembola) Culture
Features
Springtails (Collembola)
Omnivorous small free living insect used as clean up crew for terrariums & live food for reptiles, amphibians and fish.
Springtails feed on mould and decaying waste. Keeping terrariums clean.
Approximately 1 - 3mm length. Sizes will vary within the population. New Springtails may be smaller than 0.5mm.
Perfect for baby and small reptiles & amphibians such as froglets.
Springtails can be fed to aquatic fish. Perfect for small surface dwelling fish, as they will float on the surface.
Nutritional Analysis
No scientific analysis available on exact breakdown of Springtails.
High protein. Natural, easily digestible and contains vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
Ingredients / Culture Media
Springtails (Collembola)
Charcoal media & sphagnum moss OR sphagnum moss (depending on availability).
Product Details
STARTER - 130mm x 210mm clear plastic bag containing seed culture with media.
LARGE - 650mL takeaway container (approx. 170mm x 115mm x 47mm). Culture contains a large sized portion of seeded media for faster start up.
Shipping
Live products are shipped by FREE Express Post shipping ONLY on Monday or Tuesday.
Please note: Starter cultures are shipped in a Express Post envelope, with minimal protection during transit to keep price low for customers. Refunds will not be provided for any damage during shipping. We recommend purchasing our large culture which has extra protection for shipping.
Features
Springtails (Collembola)
Omnivorous small free living insect used as clean up crew for terrariums & live food for reptiles, amphibians and fish.
Springtails feed on mould and decaying waste. Keeping terrariums clean.
Approximately 1 - 3mm length. Sizes will vary within the population. New Springtails may be smaller than 0.5mm.
Perfect for baby and small reptiles & amphibians such as froglets.
Springtails can be fed to aquatic fish. Perfect for small surface dwelling fish, as they will float on the surface.
Nutritional Analysis
No scientific analysis available on exact breakdown of Springtails.
High protein. Natural, easily digestible and contains vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
Ingredients / Culture Media
Springtails (Collembola)
Charcoal media & sphagnum moss OR sphagnum moss (depending on availability).
Product Details
STARTER - 130mm x 210mm clear plastic bag containing seed culture with media.
LARGE - 650mL takeaway container (approx. 170mm x 115mm x 47mm). Culture contains a large sized portion of seeded media for faster start up.
Shipping
Live products are shipped by FREE Express Post shipping ONLY on Monday or Tuesday.
Please note: Starter cultures are shipped in a Express Post envelope, with minimal protection during transit to keep price low for customers. Refunds will not be provided for any damage during shipping. We recommend purchasing our large culture which has extra protection for shipping.
Features
Springtails (Collembola)
Omnivorous small free living insect used as clean up crew for terrariums & live food for reptiles, amphibians and fish.
Springtails feed on mould and decaying waste. Keeping terrariums clean.
Approximately 1 - 3mm length. Sizes will vary within the population. New Springtails may be smaller than 0.5mm.
Perfect for baby and small reptiles & amphibians such as froglets.
Springtails can be fed to aquatic fish. Perfect for small surface dwelling fish, as they will float on the surface.
Nutritional Analysis
No scientific analysis available on exact breakdown of Springtails.
High protein. Natural, easily digestible and contains vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
Ingredients / Culture Media
Springtails (Collembola)
Charcoal media & sphagnum moss OR sphagnum moss (depending on availability).
Product Details
STARTER - 130mm x 210mm clear plastic bag containing seed culture with media.
LARGE - 650mL takeaway container (approx. 170mm x 115mm x 47mm). Culture contains a large sized portion of seeded media for faster start up.
Shipping
Live products are shipped by FREE Express Post shipping ONLY on Monday or Tuesday.
Please note: Starter cultures are shipped in a Express Post envelope, with minimal protection during transit to keep price low for customers. Refunds will not be provided for any damage during shipping. We recommend purchasing our large culture which has extra protection for shipping.
HOW TO CULTURE SPRINGTAILS
Requirements
Starter culture
Container with tight fitting lid. Choose a container with depth as springtails can jump.
Horticulture charcoal
Filter floss or cotton wool
Dechlorinated, RO or distilled water
Nutritional yeast
Method
Rinse charcoal in Dechlorinated, RO or distilled water. Let charcoal soak in water to ensure it is moist.
Fill container with charcoal to approximately half to 3/4 full.
Add a couple of cm of water to the bottom to keep the culture moist.
Seed with the starter culture.
Sprinkle a small pinch of nutritional yeast as a food source.
Make a small hole in the lid of container as a breather hole. Stuff hole with filter floss or cotton wool. If not available tape paper towel over the outside of hole to cover. This prevents pests from entering the culture.
Harvesting
Simply pick pieces of charcoal with springtails and shake to feed.
OR you can flood the culture with water and pour the floating springtails to feed.
Re-Culturing
Repeat steps outlined in method and seed new culture with springtails.
Feeding
Sprinkle nutritional yeast into culture once entirely consumed. Do not overfeed culture.
Recommendations
We recommend starting minimum of 2 cultures. This allows a backup culture if one crashes, and prevents overharvesting of your main culture. You will require several cultures if you intend for heavy feeding.
Store away from direct sunlight in temperatures approximately 20-29 degrees Celsius.
Ensure you have a tight fitting lid and breather hole is covered. Otherwise unwanted pests such as fly’s and mites may enter your culture.
