Culturing Springtails
Supplies:
1. Container-I use large 5-6 quart clear Tupperware/Rubbermaid/Sterilite.
2. Charcoal
3. Water free from Chlorine – Chlorine will slow the rate of production. You can use distilled, RO, spring, etc.
4. Springtail food
Procedure
| Task | Tips | Pictures |
| Order a starter culture of springtails by clicking the “Online Store” link above | If you want the springtails to colonize in your tanks, just dump the culture in your tank or drain off some water from the culture into the terrarium. |  |
| Fill the Tupperware 3/4 full of charcoal and dump in the starter culture (you can also buy the charcoal by clicking on the “Online Store” link above) | ||
| Add food | ||
| Spray down the culture until there is 1/2 to 1 inches of water in the bottom of the container. | Humidity is the key. The springtails don’t need to swim, but keeping water in their container keeps the humidity up. | |
| Put the lid on. | No ventilation is needed. | |
| Every couple of days add food and spray down cultures as water evaporates. | Make sure the water level is not too high. The springtails will not utilize any of the charcoal that is under water. |
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Solution(s) |
| Springtail culture stinks |
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| Springtails are dead |
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What is the purpose of the charcoal?