I enjoy watching your videos as I find I usually learn something new, or have a good time enjoying the content you put out, and I’ve been really stoked my 10 reasons I love isopods aquarimax pets shirt came in, and have been wearing it often as it’s now my favourite shirt as I get to show off some really awesome isopods and share my favourite content creator on KZread😊

@Aquarimax

2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate everything in your comment! It is great to be appreciated and supported! Thanks for supporting the channel by watching and by buying that shirt. Enjoy it!

I've found that you can cut a big hole on the lid and glue a thin sheet of muslin or disposable coffee filter over it to allow for air without leaving the culture vulnerable to mites. It might technically be easier to open the lid every day, but I don't trust myself to have the memory to do that so it was worth the effort in my opinion.

@donteague614

9 ай бұрын

Nice idea on the coffee filter, thanx!

This is the only video on KZread I can find that is actually informative and not... vague I appreciate that. THANK YOU!

I've ventilated cultures by putting holes at the top and putting filter floss or cotton over the holes. Allows ventilation and keeps stuff from getting in or out 👍 thanks for sharing!

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Aquatic Ma That is a good method too, I have used it myself with success 👍

@basicbaroque

4 жыл бұрын

I was going to ask if that would work! Thanks for posting this comment. 👍

@FusionDeveloper

4 жыл бұрын

You can also put a few layers on the inside and outside of a hole with this first aid paper tape, which is breathable. (1) www.dollartree.com/assured-first-aid-paper-tape-for-sensitive-skin-10yd-rolls/974328 A better looking option that is more visually appealing, is to buy this material along with hot glue sticks, and make several holes and then hot glue the scarf material on both the inside and outside of the lid. You could put more than 1 layer on the outside if you would prefer better pest resistance over better air venting. (2) www.dollartree.com/solid-color-fashionable-scarves/262701 (3) www.dollartree.com/crafters-square-hot-melt-glue-sticks-16pc-packs/290739 How many holes should I make? Just remember, it's better to filter the vent so tightly that it can't vent any air, then it is to vent it too sparse and have pests get in. If fermentation starts occurring in the container, having a vent hole covered or stuffed with material to the point that is way too dense for air to travel on it's own, will still easily function has a vent from the added air pressure. You can use a filtered vent hole(s) as an emergency backup to buy you a little more time. You could cut a huge hole in the lid and use a ton of the breathable tape or fabric, but a large hole is more likely to get accidentally destroyed by something falling onto it or being bumped into something. You could drill 50-100 holes, but each hole you drill, risks cracking the lid (you can modify a bit with a large taper to lower possibility of cracking, along with putting it on a flat surface that you can sacrifice being drilled into.) I think 1 to 5 holes is maybe a good number. If you do want to have 1 huge hole in the lid, you can replace the cutout area with Hardware Cloth (galvanized wire mesh) and then put the filter material over that (the tape or fabric) to add strength and prevent sagging. Another option would be window screen in place of the metal fabric, which is not nearly as strong and needs to be pulled very tight while gluing in place. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be aware that there is no window screen that is fungus gnat or mite proof, DO NOT rely on window screen to filter out pests, I know this from personal experience. Gnats and Mites do not all grow up to be the same size, some are smaller than normal, and they can both lay eggs on the window screen or though the window screen. The outer most venting material you use, MUST be fine enough that they can not insert their mosquito like tube and push eggs through it.

@markcoutts1796

Жыл бұрын

How do you fix the filter floss or cotton over the holes?

@gorgonzolamarshall3267

Жыл бұрын

@@markcoutts1796 probably with staples or hot glue

Thank you for answering my question! This was an extremely informative video that I definitely needed. I thought that I should add this in because I believe it is worth mentioning; for anyone who is considering buying isopods or springtails (or any other pets) from Rus, he makes it very convenient to order and consistently follows up when necessary. My post office has been rejecting my mail for some reason lately and Rus has been a big help in making sure I receive my isopods safely - this has got to be the best customer service I've ever experienced and he's got a lot on his plate, as you can see with the amount of time and effort he puts into these informative videos. He deserves a lot more recognition for doing what he does!

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Megan Ma I really appreciate your positive feedback, Megan! I am very glad to know the video is helpful, and am humbled by your excellent attitude as we deal with postal issues. 👍👍👍

@jendubay3782

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the post! I am gonna try to breed from my yard 1st. But if it does not work good. I'll check with Rus!!

I feel confident to try my hand at Springtail culture thanks to your perfect video. Thanks a million!

I added springtails with my isopods nice project rus

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! They go great together 👍

Thanks for the information, great video!

Super helpful. I appreciate the simplicity. Now it's time to redo my springtail cultures!

Great information, thank you.

I'm excited about culturing springtails for my roly poly vivarium!

So much great information Rus thank you

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

iddybiddyladybug Leeza you’re very welcome! 👍

This was very helpful. Thank you!

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Great North Reptiles Glad to hear it, thank you! 👍

I'm new to the vivarium hobby and these videos have been so helpful. Thank you so much for putting all this information out there!

I recently subbed your channel. Great information that is straight and to the point, you’re well spoken and no background music to interfere. Excellent work sir.

Excellent video. I'll definitely be adopting this technique 👌

I found all of your tips super helpful! How you suggested to just set the deli cup in the new larger container, great idea will be doing it later today. Thanks :)

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

stinky poopie glad to help!!

Really helpful video, no one seems to sell springtails on charcoal and I really want to start using them as an additional feeder for my frogs :)

Excellent video. Your best point is about 'seeding' a new culture with some of the existing culture. Well done Rus.

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Supreme Gecko Thank you Wally! I have found that it is a quick and easy way to jump-start a culture 👍

@SupremeGecko

4 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax I have several cultures of dwarf whites with STs in them that are just exploding. I've thought about doing the water thing but am staying with the 'dirt' mix substrate as it is just so much easier (IMHO).

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Supreme Gecko They do really well with dwarf whites, that is for sure. I agree! Unless you want to harvest large numbers of ‘clean’ springtails, which I often need to do, the ‘dirt’ method is usually more than sufficient, and quite easy.

@SupremeGecko

4 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax Good point. Sometimes get some DW and actually dirt included when harvesting.

Very interesting and informative. Obtained all of the information for my first culture. I have them in from the seller and will be following your advice: simple, easy.

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Rod Kirt excellent! Best of luck with them! 👍

Great video!!!! Everyone with animal enclosures need to watch this video!!! Springtails are a must!

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Permanax_patb Thank you! I agree...springtails are crucial in bioactive enclosures. 😊

Thanks Rus.

great!

I have a giant culture going in a critter keeper- with some reptisoil/garden soil from my garden on top, and live plants/moss/etc. Pretty much exactly how I would set up a bioactive- but this one is specifically for the good critters like worms/springtails/mini millipedes/'rolly pollys' (as the kiddos call them)- to have not only their own home...but a set up that they will fully recognize, in a way, when transferring into other tanks. Plus its fun, and a skillset to grow Michigan forest/marsh moss in jts own right! LOL

Springtails are very great to

That was a really good video! I learned alot. I have just started on isopods, another aquarium is not an option, no room for it. Isopods is very interesting, yes Im a total noob but I try my best to make exciting terrariums and they seem to like it, I harvest fallen leaves every day in my garden for them, fungus is allways an issue so spring tails is very important. I just love a green terrarium, but my wife insist in animals in it.

@hexdiagonal6450

3 жыл бұрын

maybe one day a dart frog, that would be awsome

@Aquarimax

3 жыл бұрын

Hex Diagonal Welcome to the wonderful world of isopods and other microfauna!

@hexdiagonal6450

3 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax Im in it for life, I just love the small isopods

@Aquarimax, you should see if you cannot make a tutorial on how to capture different beneficial insects from the wild so you can culture them like springtails. Isopods are easy, talking smaller lifeforms like springtails. Beneficial Mites etcetera.

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Helveteshit indeed! That would be an interesting video 👍

@jameswalls2696

3 жыл бұрын

For what it is worth, just got my first FREE starter woodlice from under some old roof tiles on the ground next to my greenhouse. Replace them in the same spot and as if by magic you will have more in a few days - just keep repeating the process - just be patient and keep these tiles in the same location. If it ain't broke, don't fix it - good luck. P.S. This is just one idea, there must be a million other locations for you to locate your non Isopod critters. The compost bin is another good source of critters - The Good The Bad and The Ugly. Much patience is essential for getting them to move in and then search for your required critter. As regards to your question, a good video by THE MAN would be well received.

I’m really having trouble getting my springtails to populate, so hopefully this video helps

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Some Guy I have tried many methods, and this has proven the easiest and most consistent for me. 👍

This is the way

I bought a container from the store I use them for my tarantula enclosure. Then I found on video about keeping them they feed dry yeast i try it with what little bit I had left a couple of weeks later I have more babies then what I bought

I have bought three spring tail cultures so far and have yet to see a spring tail. I can see yours so obviously they are not invisible. Bad enough spending 75 bucks for bugs, but I still got no bugs.

@Aquarimax

3 жыл бұрын

airplane george sorry to hear that. Don’t give up quite yet...there may be eggs or tiny juveniles that will mature within the next couple of weeks, so your money may not have been wasted. Here’s Hoping that is the case. It happens with springtails sometimes. 🙏

This is a great way to culture tropical springtails-- but I've found that the smaller, temperate ones don't do well like this.. I keep my temperate springtails like I do my isopods & they do way better.

@Guishan_Lingyou

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for adding this information. I was planning on catching springtails, in Tennessee, so this is a useful tip. Now I just need to learn how isopods are kept ;-)

All videos are about propagating springtails from already cultured springtails which serves very little purpose. Please make a video where to find the springtails. This would be very useful to those who live in areas where springtails culture is not popular. Or if there's already a video on "where to find and catch springtails", please share the link. Thanks in advance.

I feed mine some powdered fish food and fish pellets! They go crazy!but I'll probably make some springtail food.

Great video thank you. Question - how fast do the little guys breed? I had probably about 100 delivered today and have set up a box as you show here - what rate will they multiply?

over the year I had spring tails the only problem i have had is snails for some reason! anyways love ur vids :D

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Zachary Person You had snails show up in the culture?

@zacharyoates5264

4 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax yeah, I am not sure why, only one of the three of them.

@Roseles89

4 жыл бұрын

@@zacharyoates5264 I had this same issue but I wild harvested my springtails and I guess that the glass snail eggs were on some of the litter (though I thought I had handled ensuring it was clean and safe for indoor use). not really a big deal to me as it's a mixed bin with basic garden worms, common isopods and the springtails.. the bin gets any left overs my iguana's don't eat so everything seems to be thriving. Depending on the snail I wouldn't worry too much, my glass snails are a non issue as they eat the same things as the isopods and springtails without bothering them.

@zacharyoates5264

4 жыл бұрын

@@Roseles89 I started the new colony from an old one, and my best guess is they got in on food I gave them, mostly I feed them apple or cucumber my millidepes don't eat, and I make sure to clean it before and after putting in the millis tank.

You answered all my questions about springtails but one: Will they reproduce in a dairy cow enclosure or is it best to keep a separate sprintail culture?

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Scott H I definitely recommend keeping springtails with your dairy cows, but if you want to produce large numbers of springtails, I recommend a separate springtail culture as well.

@MoultrieGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax Thanks Rus! I sent you an e-mail through your site but I haven't heard back...

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Scott H I must have missed your email, but I just did a search and found it! I’ll answer right away.

@katarinasebikova2669

4 жыл бұрын

What if I won't use destiled water?

@jendubay3782

3 жыл бұрын

@@katarinasebikova2669 just make sure it is properly dechlorinated. If it's good water for fish , u can use it.

Awesome video! I have a question, can you use pine ashes/charcoal for springtails or is it bad for them?

@Aquarimax

5 ай бұрын

I have never tried with pine specifically…so I am not sure

I have a new bioactive tank for my whites tree frogs and it's the first time I've gone bioactive :) ! I have a good drainage layer and good size substrate layer and I've already added isopods and springtails twice! Problem is there's fuzzy white mold on many parts and I thought that the springtails would eat it but I haven't actually seen any in the tank :( , temperature and humidity aren't a problem, I don't want to buy any more clean up crews so I've started to culture my own springtails and isopods , I was wondering if this food mix you showed in the video would work to feed both the isopods and springtails inside the tank, not in the culture! Thanks in advance :)

I know this is a year-old video, but I thought it wouldn’t hurt to ask. I’m setting up my springtail culture now, but I wasn’t sure about something. Do they need light or heat? Or should they be kept in a dark place? Thank you! Very useful video

@Aquarimax

3 жыл бұрын

Some ambient light is good, nothing too intense or too dark seems to be best, room temps are good, no additional heat needed.

@GerbilGirl987

3 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax Okay, thank you very much!! I'll do that!

Hello! I just received my starter springtail culture! I have real lump charcoal for my culture, but the wood has a strong smokey flavor. Will that be a problem for my springtails?

Hi, great video should the springtails be kept in a rather dark place ?

@Aquarimax

Жыл бұрын

Mine seem to do fine in normal ambient light. When I use charcoal chunks as medium, they have dark hiding places available, and when I use clay, the clay on the sides of the container shields them from some of the room light. Works well!

I like either one of the two dwarf Isopods, the white ones or the purple ones, I have seeded so many large enclosures from the original shot glass portion that I ordered years ago. With asian forest scorpions or emperor scorpions I used to have a problem with mites and fungus but the dwarf Isopods seem to completely eradicate these problems.

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Progressive Discussions good to know that dwarf whites aren’t a problem when your scorpion molts. 👍

@ProgressiveDiscussions

4 жыл бұрын

Aquarimax Pets Actually I have the tropical purple dwarf Isopods from Costa Rica. This is the first time that the Asian forest scorpions stay jet black with no mites ever and no deaths like in the past. Also fungus is disposed of quickly. But I am sure the dwarf whites are just as effective at cooler temperatures. Maybe the dwarf whites can be used with let’s say salamanders that require cooler temperatures? Dwarf Isopods appear to require less maintenance than springtails. For dryer environments there is the powdered blue or orange Isopod. They require a calcium source such as a cuddle bone.

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Progressive Discussions I have the Costa Rican purples too, an underrated cleaner! I may put some of them in with my Asian first scorpion. In my experience, dwarf whites thrive at warmer temperatures too, and breed very prolifically. I love powder blues/oranges, I use them with my leopard gecko. Very efficient cleaners!

@ProgressiveDiscussions

4 жыл бұрын

Aquarimax Pets So the powder blue and orange isopods can actually thrive in the dry environment that leopard geckos prefer? I am amazed. I know it is a good idea to spray or pour some water on one end of a desert enclosure since moisture is really not that far down into the ground of the worlds deserts. Desert creatures I have learned actually live in the moist microclimates of their burrows. What substrate do you use for the leopard geckos? Is it half sand and half coconut fiber? Various humidity loving isopods are ideal for arboreal terrarium set ups for Horrido assassin bugs., which surprisingly are very communal and actively out in the open even in daylight.

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Progressive Discussions Yep, P. pruinosus really do well with the leopard gecko. They have a moist Hide under slabs of cork bark, and the substrate (The Biodude’s Terra Sahara substrate) holds moisture at the lower levels, and stays dry at the surface. This allows the gecko to regulate its own humidity needs by burrowing, just like you mentioned. 👍

Hi Rus! Do you know any requirements for rearing globular springtails? I’ve seen their population growing steadily in my isopod enclosure and I’m having trouble finding any specific sources on the internet. Thanks!

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

archie sauls Hi! I haven’t worked with globular springtails...but if they thrive in your isopod enclosures I am guessing they would do well cultured in the same way as other springtails. Worth a try!

Hi, A question from a new springtail keeper:- My pet store sells these in little square plastic see through shipping containers. Bought two so far (expensive for what they are) and for what appears to be so few springtails. That i can live with, but they come in what I would call potting compost - that's a problem. How do I separate the springtails into the charcoal WITHOUT adding the compost as i would like to keep my starter charcoal culture PURE without additional questionable unwanted substrate? I have no problem with just adding the lot to Isopod bins, but would just like to keep some pure carbon cultures separate for ongoing future use. Great videos as always, hope you can help. Regards, Jim (UK)

@Aquarimax

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, Great question! If the charcoal enclosure is large enough, you can make sure the outside of the small starter cultural is free of contaminants and set it inside the charcoal culture without a lid, and the springtails will make their way out , given time

@jameswalls2696

3 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax Rus, thanks for super fast reply, nearly got it before I finished asking the question :-) Please,Please, don't feel the need to respond so quickly. I am a very patient OLD GUY, and know that you must have other pressing matters to attend to. I get it, but in my case I will have to source a larger master culture container, it also raises further thoughts and questions. It's amazing what you pick up on with a second viewing of the video. 1. I overlooked the fact that your charcoal is REALLY WELL SOAKED before the transfer takes place, and that it still looks WELL SOAKED long after the srings have moved in AND reproduced. I deduced that they really LOVE to live, and breed on wet charcoal (all things being equal), at least in their temp quarters before going into their forever homes. 2. That said, I must deduce that springs would NOT do so well on top of dry charcoal, even if there is a base of water down below - tell me if I am wrong on this one. 3. Your words "given time" equates to how long is a piece of string, at least in my mind. I suppose I would just have to make a guess as to when the soil has been vacated. Even then, It would play on my mind just how many unseen were left behind, plus their children, and beneficial micro stuff etc., :-) 4. I think that concern could be set aside if I were to just tip and wash the vacated tub of soil straight into the (experimental) ISO tub containing FREE (I love that word) common or garden Woodlice - my first experimental tub of ISOPODS. 5. I know I am on a learning curve here, but that's all part of the fun and enjoyment of starting a new project, I am sue you would agree. Thanks again, Regards, Jim (UK)

Russ can you post a link to a place I can get organic charcoal for my springtails. please?

I'll use the short version of this question first. I have a thriving culture of springtails. I place small 2"x3" pieces of cardboard in the culture and spread commercial springtail food over that paper as well as more of the container. So when I go into the container they are all over the surface as well as the paper. I then transfer the paper to my terrarium. For more than two weeks I have done this every third day. But so far I have not seen near as many springtails as in the culture. Each time I transfer the paper I think that 12-20 of the springtails is all that are transfered each time. So does it just take longer for a culture to grow in the terrarium ? You really need to look for a while just to see one in there now.

Hi boss about food only specialy yeast or free to other?because we have a lot type yeast tempeh and nananaaa😁

Nice video!! Do you sell them by any chance?

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

ALL KNOWING BILLY I do! www.aquarimax.com/price-list/

I didn't even try to breed them, i just added some dirt from my backyard in a jar and added some water to see what would happen. Since then they have been reproducing none stop

@Aquarimax

2 жыл бұрын

They are very adaptable!

Thanks for the informative tutorial. My ordered Springtails come instead of on charcoal but on substrate, can i just leave them on or must i change the substrate to charcoal. Thanks in advance for your reply.

@Aquarimax

Жыл бұрын

They can do well on the substrate they came in. 👍🏼

@divolino

Жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax Thanks for the speedy reply.

Do you have to use distilled water or can you use well water?

Can i catch wild springtail or isopod for breeding and how to catch it? I know some menthod to catch but need pro explain to me. Sorry for my bad english

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

For springtails, I recommend a Berlese funnel to collect springtails from moist leaf litter. You will likely collect other creatures along with them, so it may be a bit tedious to separate them out, but definitely possible. Here is a link to instructions for creating a Berlese funnel: www.carolina.com/teacher-resources/Interactive/constructing-berlese-funnels-study-invertebrate-density-biodiversity/tr19101.tr Instead of directing the insects into alcohol, direct them into a jar with some damp paper towel at the bottom. You may catch some isopods this way as well, but isopods may be easier to collect by carefully flipping over flat rocks and logs in moist areas.

@wanz8429

4 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax thanks

After watching this video, I went out to my fire pit and grabbed a few chunks and now I have both springtails and isopods.

I'm interested in black soldier flies and wonder what you might recommend for clean up after their life cycle ?

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Scott Comella Great question.I haven’t kept soldier flies, do it they function as their own cleanup crew?

hi, new to your channel, can you please explain why soil mites are bad? I understand keeping them out of a springtail culture for the sake of keeping the springtails safe, but are they not just as good of a clean up crew? why not keep a culture of mites too? I don't know enough about either so I would appriciate information on this, sorry if it's a silly question

@Aquarimax

Жыл бұрын

Great question! Grain mites can be a pest and harm some invertebrates if their population becomes too dense, and can outcompete springtails in a springtail culture, but a few soil mites in an isopod culture are rarely a problem…I think people overreact to them In many cases.

Can you use a tall container so the springtails don’t jump out when you open the lid or transfer them? And then add water and use a turkey baster to transfer them to other containers?

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

UltraBrix Studios you could definitely use a taller container. A ladle might be better than a turkey baster, because they don’t sink, so they would be difficult to aspirate with a baster

Any alternatives to charcoal? Seems like it would be relatively messy! Or is it actually good at absorbing/killing stuff you don't want in there?

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Andreas Klostermann actually, though the setup is messy, this is a pretty easy and clean way to keep them. you can culture springtails in the same medium you use for isopods, but I find this is the best way to enable me to harvest nothing but springtails. Another advantage is that in event that a culture becomes contaminated with pests, they are very easy to detect.

Do you rinse the charcoal before using? I’ve been using horticultural charcoal and it’s extremely dusty.

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

sue rostoni I don’t usually rinse the lump charcoal, but it would make dealing with horticultural charcoal less messy. 👍

What would be the optimum high and low temperatures for raising a master colony for best production?

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Rod Kirt I would say around 72-80 F.

@rodkirt9273

4 жыл бұрын

Aquarimax Pets Thanks

Do you rinse the charcoal before putting it in? I want to make sure I'm doing this right

I got Isopods with Yellow heads from a friend he says I need them as well not just springtails in my geckos enclosure

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Ethox Maxwell / Toxic Lemonade Ii keep isopods with all of my geckos as well. 👍

How do I keep mold out of any tank I put springtails in my dairy cow culture but I have too much mold

I keep mine in a not entirely air tight container and feed them a few rice kernels every week or two, they do just fine that way

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Workof Rice grains work well too, that is a good method 👍

I can't find any springtails in my yard. Looked up a lot of video's on where to find them but i just can't find any. Do you have any tips?

@Aquarimax

3 жыл бұрын

A layer of damp, decaying litter will almost always hold springtails.

I have a culture box of isopods which I recently started. Now 2 days back I saw some very tiny dots moving on the moist leaves and the wood pieces I have put in the container. I suppose they are springtails. Now how do I seperate them into a new container I want to make for them. Should I put charcoal in the container and they will cling on to it then maybe move it to the new culture bin. Will that work ?

@Aquarimax

3 жыл бұрын

The Green Resolution the first thing to do is determine if the small moving dots are mites or springtails. Do they hop when disturbed? If so, they are not mites and are likely springtails. Damp charcoal should work to attract them, especially if you sprinkle a very small amount of yeast on it.

@ridealonghappiness6199

3 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax Thank you so much brother.

What would happen if some soil got into the container? Would it harm the springtails after sitting in the water for a while?

@geertgietman

Жыл бұрын

No.

It is working. They are multiplying. Does it matter what type of hardwood lump charcoal? Is Maple lump charcoal ok too?

@Aquarimax

Жыл бұрын

Should be just fine!

How to get springtail seed to culture. Where it was available sir?.

Is the point of the charcoal just to have a substrate that will be free of bacteria and fungus? Is this the issue one would have with using bits of wood from the yard?

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

streetdog75 I would say that the charcoals pore structure helps provide a uniform humidity and absorbs waste, as well as providing a substrate that is relatively free of unknown organisms. Some people do fine with wood chips...I have experimented with that. And found that they do better for me on charcoal. 👍

Hello. I just got a culture of tropical springtails. I have my set up just like you do in this video. Went to the dollar store got plastic bins with lids and added charcoal and distilled water. But my springtails came in coconut coir. I don't know how to get them out and into my charcoal box. Any advice? This is my second attempt. I have not had luck with these little guys. I need to establish the colony before putting them in bioactive. Last time I didn't know this and my frogs ate them all.

@Aquarimax

3 жыл бұрын

If the cocofiver container is small enough, you can clean off the outside well (to avoid introducing mites) and then set the cocofiver culture down in the other culture. If not, set a small piece of charcoal On the cocofiber. Leave it there for a few weeks and use it as a feeding/misting station, then carefully transfer it to the new culture.

@ScaryFear

3 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax Ok thanks. I will try using a single piece of charcoal. It was sent in an 8 ounce deli fill to the top with coco fibers. They are probably hungry after being in the mail for two days.

Have you ever tryed to add a ventilation hole covered with some micropore? I do that to ventilate fungal cultures, they dont need a lot of air so its sufficent.

@Aquarimax

7 ай бұрын

I have done something similar with filter floss, I imagine micropore would work well 👍🏼

Can I culture springtails in the same container as my isopod culture? I have some dairy cows, and spanish orange culture I really only planned to put them in my leo’s tank

@Aquarimax

Жыл бұрын

Yes, springtails usually thrive with isopods!

@mebreevee1997

Жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax Thank you!

I have a question, i cannot get the water in my country is normal tapwater also ok?

@Aquarimax

2 жыл бұрын

It depends on what is in your tap water. Do you have access to dechlorinator?

Can there be any other substrate used for springtails? I can't seem to find any lump charcoal.

@Aquarimax

Жыл бұрын

You can used the bentonite clay sold for springtails, various organic substrate mixes, organic compost, or even simple coconut fiber.

@PlecsExotics3

Жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax Thanks, I used Coconut fiber and they do amazing!

Do you think it is too cold out to ship isopods?

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Carter's Critters it depends on the species and the shipping method. I use 72-hour heat packs. I wouldn’t ship tropical species, but most of the others are still ok this month if it doesn’t get too cold.

How often should I often the enclosure for air?

@Aquarimax

2 жыл бұрын

Every day, ideally, though if you miss a day here and there, it isn't an issue.

One of my madagaskar hissing cocroatched have weird yellow spots at her side back and i have no idea what they are and the cocroatch is very slow can you help me? And sorry my english

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

I have very little experience with cockroaches...but someone at Arachnoboards.com may be able to help. There are many experienced roach keepers there. 👍

@pillumunauhah

4 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax thank you 👍

Hi, I like your videos but I can not see the option of your video to translate to my Spanish language. Long ago KZread makes update to be able to see videos in the desired language. I would like if it is so kind to be able to see that option

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Jose Ramon Agüera Aceves thank you for watching! I would like to have captions available for all available languages. KZread is unable to caption certain videos, that may be the problem in this case. Are any of my other videos available in aSpanish?

Does this work for tropical pinks too?

@Aquarimax

3 жыл бұрын

It seems to work for many springtail species 👍🏽

Hey how expensive is your food mix when u buy it🤔😅

Can you reuse the charcoal that filters a fish tank for this purpose?

@Aquarimax

7 ай бұрын

Good question…the charcoal will have accumulated some toxins, but at the same time is is likely to have accumulated a biofilm which might be beneficial to the springtails. Hard to say!

I have started getting some weird fuzzy mold/ fungus in my cultures. I'm clearly overfeeding.. Im just feeding yeast ATM. Should I worry? Or will they eat it when I stop feeding for a few days?

@Aquarimax

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely reduce feeding, and see if they will eat the mold after a few days.. If not, you can remove those pieces of charcoal.

@straightfifty4202

2 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax thanks rus! The mold in general won't kill them I'm guessing? Does your food mix tend to be more mold resistant because of the spirulina?

What about Red springtail ? Same way ?

can we use RO water instead of distilled?

@Aquarimax

5 ай бұрын

Yes!

Is too much distilled water in the container bad for the springtails. How much is too much food in the culture?

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Riso The idea is to provide maximum humidity and maximum charcoal surface area. I wouldn’t have more than 2 inches of distilled water, but if you accidentally add too much, it is easy to pour off the excess. As far as feeding goes, try to give them an amount they will either finish or nearly finish within 24 hours. 👍

This is a random video for me and i got a question. Why charcoal?

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

DPowered Smith charcoal provides a LOT of surface area, which helps ensure good water absorption for the high humidity springtails need. It also adsorbs wastes, making a clean environment for the springtails. Finally, it is easy to harvest nothing but springtails from the culture...no other creatures, and no dirt, whether you tap them off the pieces of charcoal, or float them out with water. 👍

Whats the best way to eliminate springtails thats not fire?

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Big Fish Boss if you can dry out the area where they live, they cannot survive there. If that won’t work, try researching food-grade diatomaceous earth.

Does springtails kill orchids? Since I bought new pine barks and repotting mine I have a lot of fungus gnats and springtails in all my pots. I do vase glass method. Looking on KZread tube about that little white bugs found out it is springtails. But could find any video saying if it is harm for orchid. Could I try to kill them? Or just let it be?

@Aquarimax

5 ай бұрын

I am far from an orchid expert, but I would let them live. Springtails help control mold, and even help some plants grow.

@Incognita421

5 ай бұрын

@@Aquarimax thanks

What would be the best species of springtails for an pavement ant formicarium ?

@Aquarimax

Жыл бұрын

Great question! I have only had one any colony, and that was a couple of decades ago, so I am not sure

@michaelzazzaro7525

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I plan to go ahead and create my 1st springtail culture from your methods which looks precise and organized

Can you use spring water instead of distilled?

@Aquarimax

2 жыл бұрын

That would probably work

are they good to have then in your house plants. ?? or will they eat the new roots

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Tuberface They can nibble the tips of the roots, but it has the same effect that pruning does...the roots branch out and grow more.

@sebastianjungle

4 жыл бұрын

Aquarimax Pets i am osrry i dont undestand. please could you explain in more deteos i have a very expensive plant and i seen this ones inside the soil. looks. weird dont know what to do.

@sebastianjungle

4 жыл бұрын

Aquarimax Pets also how do i get rid if them please as the inside the soil potting mix. is botthering me. a lot

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Tuberface They are good for plant roots in general, they help the plants to grow strong, bushy roots.

So... to start a springtail culture, I need a springtail culture?

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! That is generally how cultures work 🤣👍

Can you use spring water instead of distilled? Tyia

@Aquarimax

2 жыл бұрын

That should work!

@merlinambrosius4398

2 жыл бұрын

@@Aquarimax thanks very much.

Sir where can i get springtails? I dont have any..

@pauljs75

4 жыл бұрын

Look for an outdoor mulch pile, or perhaps under half-rotten logs. (Might not be the species mentioned here, but they'd be a free source.) Tend to be common in moist micro-environments where you'd also find millipedes and isopods.

does activated charcoal work?

@Aquarimax

2 жыл бұрын

Sure does!

Can you use wheat grass powder with nutritional yeast?

@Aquarimax

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried wheatgrass powder with mine, you could try a little and see if they will eat it

@MJ-ct3gv

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for answering. They sold me the starter cup of springtails but they just said to put leaf litter. I think I am going to buy some charcoal. If you have time I was also wondering if you know of a good way to clean/sterilize gum tree pods, magnolia leaves and wood pieces with lichens. I found them at a park and I don't think they use a ton (or any) of pesticides on the trees, but I don't know best way to clean lichens. 😊

@Aquarimax

Жыл бұрын

@@MJ-ct3gv I usually heat them to 200 F for 30 minutes. The downside is that it kills the good microorganisms as well as the pests. Leaf litter is a great substrate for springtails, aldeoending on species it can be better than chad oak. Charcoal is great for harvesting nothing but springtails though.

Possible use RO water ???

@Aquarimax

Ай бұрын

Yea!

What's the water reservoir for?

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Cien Ten It helps maintain the high humidity they need. 👍

Hi, I have a springtails culture, in a bin with sand, how can i transport them to a bin with cole?

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Boozer I would put several large, flat pieces of charcoal on the surface of the culture. Feed them on the charcoal and mist the charcoal pieces. After a week or so, you can movie the charcoal pieces to into a charcoal-style culture like the one in the video. 👍

@dinand4784

4 жыл бұрын

Aquarimax Pets tnx for yout awnser, but i already found a way to do it: just put water in the bin and put the wather with the charcole😂. I had to remove them because of some mites

@Aquarimax

4 жыл бұрын

Boozer That works too!