what is the difference between seeding and breeding cultures?

Seeding cultures are comprised of hundreds of springtails mixed in an organic substrate. The organic substrate (together with the springtails) is added directly to your habitats substrate. Breeding cultures are also comprised of hundreds of springtails but the substrate is lump hardwood charcoal where the springtails breed more readily. Simply tap the springtails from the charcoal to the desired habitat. Breeding cultures will continue to breed in perpetuity if properly maintained.

How do you properly maintain the rest of the springtails?

About once a month put some raw rice (12-15 grains depending on size of your collection) in the container with the springtails and lightly moisten with distilled water spray . The rice will look pretty gross in a few days but they will eat all of it.

How many should you put in? And how often?

As there are hundreds of springtails in the culture, we recommend putting 1/2 the culture into your habitat and measure the results while continuing to let the other 1/2 of the culture breed.

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🌱 Elevate your vivarium game with nature’s ultimate cleanup crew!

DIVERSE MIXED CULTURE 🌿 - Includes Tropical White, Pink, and Temperate springtails for a perfectly balanced vivarium ecosystem.
EFFORTLESS HABITAT INTEGRATION - Seeding cultures add directly to soil; clay cultures can be transferred by simple tap—no fuss, just thrive.
GUARANTEED LIVE ARRIVAL 🌡️ - Your springtails arrive alive or we hold for pickup—no dead shipments, ever.
TAILORED SUBSTRATE OPTIONS 🪨 - Choose sphagnum peat for seeding, hardwood charcoal for breeding, or high-calcium clay for rapid population growth.
ECO FRIENDLY VIVARIUM CLEANUP CREW - Springtails naturally consume decaying matter, keeping your terrarium pristine and your amphibians happy.

Critters Direct Live Springtails Mixed Seeding Culture delivers a guaranteed live shipment of diverse springtail species housed in specialized substrates designed to jumpstart and sustain a healthy vivarium ecosystem. Perfect for terrarium enthusiasts seeking natural waste management and a thriving habitat, these lightweight cultures integrate seamlessly and promote continuous breeding when maintained properly.

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Brand	Critters Direct
Special Feature	Lightweight
Item Weight	8 Ounces
Specific Uses For Product	Vivarium Cleanup Crew, Amphibian and Reptile Food
Style	Tropical
Colour	White
Included Components	Live Springtails, sphagnum peat substrate
UPC	647297410305
Vivarium Type	Terrarium
Manufacturer	Critters Direct
Country of Origin	USA
Package Dimensions	17.78 x 17.78 x 15.24 cm; 226.8 g
ASIN	B06WLHZP34

Critters Direct Live Springtails, Mixed Seeding Culture

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