Isopod and Springtail Clean up Crew Guides - Culturing, Care and Breeding
How to Create a Clay-Based Springtail Master Culture
Creating your own master springtail colony can be a challenge for some. This method is not only more user friendly but also helps increase your chances of success.
- Josh Halter
Springtails: The Essential Cleanup Crew for Bioactive Habitats
Springtails are essential for your bioactive terrarium. What are they and how do they function in your habitat?
- Josh Halter
Tropical vs. Temperate Springtails: Key Differences and Care Tips
Understanding which type of arthropod is essential for your bioactive terrarium is very important when it comes to your long term success.
- Josh Halter
4 Ways to Turbocharge Your Vivarium’s CUC
Dive into the fascinating world of bioactive enclosures and discover the hidden secrets behind the curtain of perceived 'low maintenance.' Uncover the truth about Clean Up Crews, the silent guardians of vivariums. In this blog, we debunk myths, explore the diverse realm of CUC, and reveal the essential care rituals that elevate your bioactive setup.- Josh Halter
A Nutrient-Rich Boost for Thriving Springtail Cultures
In the world of terrariums, springtails may be tiny, but their role is immense. Regularly feeding these miniature creatures is more than a routine—it's a vital step to ensure their well-being and prolific reproduction. Learn how a simple act, like providing them with a nutrient-rich diet, transforms them into the unsung heroes of a clean and balanced ecosystem. Join us as we unveil how to feed some of the fascinating life within your terrarium!- Josh Halter
What role does a Clean up Crew play in a Bioactive terrarium?
A Bioactive enclosure is a self-sustaining biome based on your animal's native environment. To keep it functioning properly the biome relies on microbiological, fungal and mechanical process’. For the mechanical process, it needs a clean up crew established in the terrarium. Learn about how this works with this helpful care guide!- Josh Halter
