SPRINGTAILS
(Collembola)
A vital component of any bioactive setup as they help to control mold and break down waste so it is usable by plants.
Tropical Pink: our most versatile and adaptable species. Can tolerate a wide range of conditions and breed at a good pace. Tend to stay on the surface of the substrate.
Temperate White: less tolerant of high temperatures, they make up for this by being very prolific. This species is usually found on or near the substrate surface, but will move throughout if the media is porous.
Spanish Orange: this brightly colored species moves throughout the entire substrate profile, though is most often is found buried unless food is present at the surface.
Small Silver: our smallest springtail species, they prefer to be below the surface of the substrate and will usually attempt to burrow deeper if uncovered.
SPRINGTAILS
All springtail species offered on this page come as established cultures with a minimum count of 100+ but often have as many as double that number.
While the OIF does offer both soil based and charcoal cultures, we only offer Live Arrival Guarantee on those which are soil based. Charcoal cultures tend to ship very poorly, with mortality sometimes exceeding 90%. If your order is being shipped we highly recommend you chose soil based and that if charcoal is chosen the LAG is not applicable.