Applies to most common tropical/temperate species such as temperate whites (Folsomia candida) and tropical pinks (Coecobrya tenebricosa)
Enclosure: The most common enclosure for springtails is a small plastic bin, 6 qt/L or similar size. No ventilation holes are necessary if the enclosure isn’t airtight.
Enclosure setup: There are a few different methods of keeping springtails, from a soil substrate to clay to charcoal. Charcoal is the most common. This should be horticultural charcoal with nothing added. The container should be filled around halfway with the charcoal, then ¼-½” (6-12mm) of distilled/filtered water in the bottom. Temperature isn’t too important, but should be somewhere in the range of 65-85F (18-30C).
Diet: There are also different options of things to use to feed springtails. These options include but are not limited to rice, fish food, vegetable peels, and brewer’s yeast. Brewer’s yeast is generally considered to be most effective and easiest to use. Just sprinkle in some of the yeast every few days, mist, and allow mold to grow. The mold is the majority of their diet.
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