{"id":150024,"date":"2018-04-02T18:37:14","date_gmt":"2018-04-02T16:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/haltungsberichte\/collembola-springtails\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T19:06:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:06:54","slug":"collembola-springtails","status":"publish","type":"report","link":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/keeping-reports\/collembola-springtails\/","title":{"rendered":"Breeding Springtails and Introducing Them to a Terrarium"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can try raising springtails even in a small space. These tiny soil dwellers break down small organic debris and are useful for moist areas in a terrarium. The key is to provide a suitable environment, feed them sparingly, and use a substrate that doesn\u2019t dry out. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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An Overview of Springtails<\/h2>
Animal group<\/strong><\/td>Collembola\u2014many species with different needs<\/td><\/tr>
For the culture described here<\/strong><\/td>About 23\u201325 \u00b0C, out of direct sunlight<\/td><\/tr>
Location<\/strong><\/td>Keep moist, with good air circulation; do not allow to dry out completely<\/td><\/tr>
Food<\/strong><\/td>Very small amounts of suitable springtail food or pure brewer’s yeast<\/td><\/tr>
Use<\/strong><\/td>Moist soil zones and a separate reserve crop<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

This report describes a simple culture method for common small soil-dwelling organisms. It is not a guide for every species of colorful or tropical springtail. When purchasing, follow the care instructions provided for that specific culture. A culture that is thriving does not need to be immediately transferred to a different substrate. <\/p>\n

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Tropical springtails<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
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The perfect breeding mixture in a 500 ml can. Known as the soil police and mold killer <\/p>\n

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