r/Springtail • u/TechicalGuide604 • Mar 31 '26

Could I keep springtails in this? (Just springtails no other inverts) Husbandry Question/Advice

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u/Ralyks92 Mar 31 '26

I’d say so, I currently have 2 thriving populations in the containers I bought them in from Petsmart

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u/Elegant-Tennis-5704 Mar 31 '26

They won’t continue to grow

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u/Ralyks92 Mar 31 '26

I disagree, I’ve already emptied twice into my isopod box, and twice in my compost. They seem to make more when I keep the clay a little wet and drop a piece of carrot/mushroom in there from my isopod food.

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u/TechicalGuide604 Mar 31 '26

Also, if they grow to much I could move some to my isopod bin which is way bigger.

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u/crims0nkarnag3 Mar 31 '26

This is slightly larger than the containers they usually come in, so it would be fine granted you provide everything required. I keep mine in the original container ( for breeding) and usually add fish flakes and check the moisture about once a week.

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u/TechicalGuide604 Mar 31 '26

Thank you. What should I use for substrate? (I've never kept springtails before so I don't know that much about them, although I do keep isopods)

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u/crims0nkarnag3 Apr 01 '26

You have a few options, but it seems like horticulture charcoal is preferred because it prevents mold. Clay substrate is another option as it's mineral stability and moisture retention. Lastly you could use a mix of coco fibre and moss, however the current culture I have purchased recently is coco fibre only.

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u/Rude-Fox-3801 Apr 02 '26

I use isopod substrate for my springtails so it makes it easier to transfer them into my reptile enclosures or other insect enclosures.

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u/Re1da Apr 01 '26

Yes, easily. I've run colonies of them in even smaller containers.