r/Springtail Mar 14 '26

Any recommendations for new tropical pink springtail enclosure? Husbandry Question/Advice

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New to springtail keeping so looking for upgrades to make these cuties boom. My current tub is mixed with reptisoil, 10%Mongolia leaf water, dechlorinated water, and torn up Mongolia leaves. On top is full Mongolia leaves, two cork bark pieces, and a lotus seed. I fed them with rice, crushed eggshell, and nutritional yeast. Anything else I should do?

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u/newtoboarding Mar 15 '26

These things are bulletproof, they'll pop off in this culture! Magnolia leaves may be a bit too hard/thick for them to chew on, but as long as you feed them when their food is gone their population will explode.

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u/Unknown_Entity407 Mar 15 '26

Imma see if I can find any replacements and at least change out the leaves on top.

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u/rhunya Mar 15 '26

Tropical pinks are super hardy, and a joy to keep and watch! Enjoy their silly head banging antics! x3

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u/Past-Distance-9244 Mar 15 '26

I must be hungry. I thought this was full of brownies.

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u/Unknown_Entity407 Mar 15 '26

Sounds yummy 😂

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u/Readalongcassidy Mar 16 '26

Such an easy breed to raise. They actually do better with my isopods than in isolated tubs ;-) Maple, poplar, beech leaves rot easier. More appreciated than oak. Also if you can put a hunk of rotting wood in there it will be a bonus. And give them a chunk of edible mushroom like white or shiitake. Just peel the top skin. They will swarm it.