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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Critters Direct Live Springtails, Mixed Seeding Culture

Critters Direct Live Springtails, Mixed Seeding Culture

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Brand
Critters
Special Feature
Lightweight
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8 Ounces
Specific Uses For Product
Vivarium Crew
Style
Tropical
Colour
White

🌱Ready-to-seed substrate

🦠Mixed species diversity

🌡️Temp-sensitive live arrival

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

PLUG PLAY SEEDING 🌱 - Sphagnum peat substrate lets you add directly to soil for instant ecosystem boost.
DIVERSE MIXED CULTURE 🦠 - Hundreds of Tropical White, Pink, and Temperate springtails ensure perfect balance for any vivarium.
GUARANTEED LIVE ARRIVAL 🌡️ - Your springtails arrive alive or we hold for pickup—no guesswork, just guaranteed freshness.
SUSTAINABLE BREEDING OPTIONS 🔄 - Choose hardwood charcoal or high-calcium clay substrates for continuous springtail production.
ESSENTIAL VIVARIUM CLEANUP CREW 🧹 - Natural decomposers that keep your habitat pristine and thriving without chemicals.

Critters Direct Live Springtails Mixed Seeding Culture offers a guaranteed live shipment of diverse springtail species housed in a sphagnum peat substrate, designed to jumpstart and maintain a healthy vivarium ecosystem by naturally decomposing waste. Temperature-sensitive shipping ensures optimal arrival conditions, while optional breeding cultures with hardwood charcoal or clay substrates support ongoing springtail populations for long-term habitat balance.

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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
Package Dimensions	17.78 x 17.78 x 15.24 cm; 226.8 g
ASIN	B06WLHZP34

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