Springtails are detritivores, which are animals that feed on dead organic material, especially
plant detritus. This makes them essential in naturalistic and bioactive setups as part of the
clean-up crew.

Folsomia candida, commonly sold as “temperate springtails.” Are the most common species in
the hobby. They do best in moist or humid environments, they do not tolerate dry environments.
They also make a great feeder for smaller animals such as dart frogs.

Folsomia candida can be cultured on any medium successfully, such as springtail clay, charcoal,
plaster, and soil. Springtail clay is the easiest to harvest from.

Feed yeast, dry rice, fish flakes, or Springtails US springtail food mixes.

Unless requested otherwise Folsomia candida ship on springtail clay, and can be cultured in the
cups they ship in. They ship 500 to a cup, quantities over 500 ships in multiple cups.

They do best with temperatures around 75° Fahrenheit.

Max size: ~3mm