Springtails
Orange Springtails (Yuukianura aphoruroides)
Orange Springtails (Yuukianura aphoruroides) are perfect for bioactive terrariums. They act as a natural cleanup crew, controlling mold and decomposing organic matter. Easy to care for with fast reproduction, they keep your ecosystem healthy and balanced.
Ceratophysella sp. ‘Yellow Albino’ (springtail)
Springtails Ceratophysella sp. "Yellow Albino" are the perfect tiny allies to keep your terrarium clean 🌿. They act as a natural cleaning team, breaking down waste and maintaining the ecosystem's balance. Let your terrariums shine with life! 🐾
⚠️ Important: Springtails, small and earth-colored, can be hard to spot. Avoid rough handling to prevent harm.
Ceratophysella sp. ‘Lilac’ (Springtails)
🌱 The springtail Ceratophysella sp. 'Lilac' is ideal for bioactive terrariums. Its unique lilac color and ability to decompose organic matter help keep your ecosystem clean and balanced. 🐜 Easy to care for and perfect as live food.
⚠️ Important: Springtails, small and earth-colored, are difficult to distinguish. Avoid handling them roughly to prevent damage.
Springtails (Lobella sp. “Thai Red”)
Red springtails Lobella thai red are an excellent live food for ants, reptiles, and amphibians. Ideal for bioactive terrariums, they help control mold and organic waste. Highly appreciated by hunting species, their bright red color stimulates feeding response and makes them easy to spot.
Springtails
Live food for all species of ants, It also serves to maintain an anthill or terrarium free of fungi and organic matter. Cultivation of springtails (60 ml | 500 ml | 1000 ml).
Springtails (Collembola): essential allies of the micro-ecosystem
Springtails, belonging to the group of hexapods, are fundamental organisms for any terrarium enthusiast and arthropod keeper. Although they are often mistaken for insects, these tiny allies act as the driving force behind nutrient recycling in humid environments, ensuring the health of your plants and exotic pets.
Why buy springtails for your terrarium?
Introducing a springtail colony into a bioactive setup is not just an aesthetic choice, but a biological maintenance solution. Their main functions include:
- Fungal control: they feed on mold and spores, preventing unwanted outbreaks.
- Organic matter recycling: they consume detritus, food remains, and decaying plant material.
- Substrate aeration: their constant movement helps keep the soil oxygenated.
Available species: from clean-up to ornamental value
In our store, we carefully select the most fascinating and functional Collembola species available on the market:
Springtails for clean-up crews (clean-up crew)
Species such as classic white springtails are ideal for beginners due to their high reproduction rate and resilience, making them perfect companions for amphibians and reptiles.
Ornamental and exotic varieties
For more demanding enthusiasts, we offer biological gems such as Lobella sp. “Thai Red” or Neanura chrysophorid. These varieties stand out for their vibrant colors and unique morphologies, turning your terrarium into a showcase of biodiversity.
Basic care of springtails
To keep your colony healthy, make sure to provide:
- Constant humidity: essential for their cutaneous respiration.
- Proper feeding: although they are detritivores, supplementing with yeast or specialized food will boost their growth.
- Stable temperature: most of our species thrive in a range between 20°C and 26°C.
