{"id":33947,"date":"2024-04-29T15:26:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T13:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antderground.com\/producto\/red-springtail\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T11:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T09:10:23","slug":"red-springtail","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/antderground.com\/en\/product\/red-springtail\/","title":{"rendered":"Springtails (Lobella sp. &#8220;Thai Red&#8221;)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\ud83d\udc1c Technical Sheet \u2013 Lobella thai red<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Scientific name:<\/strong> <em>Lobella sp. &#8220;Thai Red&#8221;<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Family:<\/strong> Neanuridae<br \/>\n<strong>Common name:<\/strong> Red tropical springtails<br \/>\n<strong>Type:<\/strong> Non-jumping tropical springtail<br \/>\n<strong>Origin:<\/strong> Southeast Asia<br \/>\n<strong>Size:<\/strong> 1 \u2013 2 mm<br \/>\n<strong>Coloration:<\/strong> Intense red (high visibility)<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udd2c Key Features<\/h3>\n<p>Unlike common springtails such as <em>Folsomia candida<\/em>, this species belongs to the <strong>Neanuridae<\/strong> family, characterized by a reduced or absent furcula, meaning they <strong>do not jump<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>They have a more robust, segmented, and slightly granular body, giving them a unique appearance similar to tiny isopods or larvae.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc3e Behavior<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Slower movement compared to other springtails<\/li>\n<li>Easy to observe<\/li>\n<li>Do not quickly disappear when the culture is disturbed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Ideal for those who want a visible and active cleanup crew<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f Environmental Conditions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ideal temperature:<\/strong> 20 \u2013 26 \u00b0C<br \/>\n<strong>Humidity:<\/strong> Very high (80 \u2013 100%)<br \/>\n<strong>Lighting:<\/strong> Not required, prefer dark environments<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\udfe1 Habitat &amp; Care<\/h3>\n<p>They thrive in moist, organic-rich substrates such as coconut fiber, peat, or natural soil mixes. The substrate should always remain moist (not waterlogged) with moderate ventilation.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Feeding<\/h3>\n<p>They primarily feed on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Substrate microflora (fungi and bacteria)<\/li>\n<li>Decomposing organic matter<\/li>\n<li>Plant debris<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They readily accept supplements such as yeast, spirulina, or specific springtail food.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Occasional calcium supplementation (calcium carbonate) may support colony health and enhance coloration.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udd01 Reproduction<\/h3>\n<p>Fast reproduction under optimal conditions. Colonies grow quickly and are easy to maintain long-term.<\/p>\n<h3>\u2705 Uses<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cleanup crew for terrariums and paludariums<\/li>\n<li>Natural mold control<\/li>\n<li>Live food for reptile, amphibian, and arthropod hatchlings<\/li>\n<li>Nutritional supplement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Their red coloration acts as a <strong>visual trigger<\/strong>, stimulating hunting behavior in species such as dart frogs and small geckos.<\/p>\n<h3>\u2b50 Advantages<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Highly visible due to red coloration<\/li>\n<li>Non-jumping (easy to manage)<\/li>\n<li>Slow, observable movement<\/li>\n<li>Fast reproduction rate<\/li>\n<li>Excellent for bioactive setups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u26a0\ufe0f Recommendations<\/h3>\n<p>Avoid substrate drying out. Do not expose to direct sunlight. 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