Springtails ( Folsomia candida ) – Starter Culture

Data Sheet

• Scientific Name: Folsomia candida
• Common Name: Tropical White Springtails
• Culture Size: Starter culture (enough to seed enclosures or expand into new cultures)
• Use: Bioactive cleanup crew, feeder species
• Environment: Warm, humid enclosures (20–26°C)
• Care Level: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5 – very hardy, excellent for beginners)

Description

The Springtail ( Folsomia candida ) is one of the most popular species for bioactive enclosures, valued for their role as an effective cleanup crew. These tiny invertebrates feed on mould, waste, and decaying organic matter, helping to maintain a clean and healthy ecosystem.

Supplied as a starter culture, they are ideal for seeding new terrariums or boosting existing populations. They reproduce quickly under the right conditions, thriving in warm, humid environments with a nutrient-rich substrate.

Springtails also serve as a supplemental live food source for small amphibians and invertebrates, making them a versatile addition to your collection.

A must-have for any bioactive terrarium or for keepers looking to support isopods, millipedes, and other custodians.

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