Coecobrya tenebricosa is the tropical springtail, 1 to 3 mm and pink, white or grey depending on age. Where Folsomia prefers cooler rooms, these are built for a heated vivarium at 22 to 28 °C and high humidity, which makes them the right choice for dart frogs, crested geckos and Cubaris tubs. Every culture is bred and packed in the UK with our standard 20% overcount and live arrival guarantee. Browse the full springtails collection. Who is this for? Tropical springtails are for any heated enclosure above 22 °C where Folsomia would struggle: dart frogs, crested geckos, and every Cubaris culture. Further reading: How many springtails do you need to add to a new bioactive enclosure to stop mold?. Overview Scientific name Coecobrya tenebricosa Common name Tropical Springtails Origin Tropical Asia; cultured worldwide. Cultured in the UK. Difficulty Very easy / Beginner Best for Mould control in heated vivariums, dart frogs, crested geckos, Cubaris tubs Care and use Adult size: 1–3 mm Temperature: 22–28 °C Humidity: High Ventilation: Low Breeding rate: Very fast Keep the culture on damp charcoal or substrate in a lightly vented tub and feed yeast or flake weekly. In an enclosure they clear mould and waste alongside the isopods and need no extra care. They pair with every isopod species we sell; see Can you keep springtails and different types of isopods together in the same setup? and How to set up a plastic storage bin for high-humidity Cubaris species. What you will receive Sizes: Small (8 oz), Medium (16 oz), Large (24 oz). A live culture on its breeding medium in a ventilated tub, dispatched Monday to Thursday on Royal Mail Tracked 24. Tip the whole culture onto the dampest part of the enclosure; see How many springtails do you need to add to a new bioactive enclosure to stop mold? for how much to add. TerraPods guarantee 100% live arrival guarantee. Send a photo within 3 hours of delivery if anything arrives dead. 20% overcount on every live order. 100% UK captive bred. No wild-caught or imported stock. Frequently asked questions Tropical or temperate springtails?Heated vivarium: tropical. Room-temperature tub: temperate. Both together is fine. Are they safe with dart frogs?Yes, and they are a standard micro-feeder for froglets. How many for a Cubaris tub?A small culture per tub is plenty; they multiply quickly. Related: Temperate Springtails, Panda King Isopods. More guides: Can you keep springtails and different types of isopods together in the same setup?. Shop all springtails →
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