Springtails
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Shop healthy live springtails for bioactive terrariums, vivariums, planted habitats and reptile or isopod enclosures. Start with our White Springtails, raised on living soil to support a balanced clean-up crew.
Why Springtails Matter
Springtails are tiny decomposers that feed on fungi, biofilms and decaying organic matter. In a bioactive enclosure, they work through the soil, leaf litter and other moist areas to help recycle nutrients and support a balanced clean-up crew.
Why Our Springtails Are Raised on Living Soil
Every Rubber Ducky Isopods springtail culture is raised on living soil. We use this biology-first approach because it gives the culture an active, nutrient-rich foundation and helps it transition into a suitable habitat.
Our springtail cultures are supported by more than 17 years of hands-on experience with living soil and bioactive ecosystems. We also add new genetics periodically to support healthy, active breeding cultures.
Learn more about living bioactive soil and why springtails matter.
Which Culture Size Do You Need?
- Starter: Recommended for habitats up to 10 gallons
- Mini Master: Recommended for habitats from 11–29 gallons
- Master: Recommended for habitats 30 gallons and larger
For larger habitats or enclosures with a heavier biological load, choose the larger culture or get more than one!
Springtails Alone or With Isopods?
Springtails can be used alone in planted terrariums and vivariums that do not house reptiles, amphibians or isopods.
For reptile, amphibian or isopod bioactive enclosures, we generally recommend pairing springtails with isopods. They perform different jobs: springtails process microscopic fungi, mold and biofilm, while isopods handle larger pieces of leaf litter, wood and organic debris. Learn more about springtails vs. isopods.
Helping Your Culture Establish
Keep springtails consistently moist, but avoid standing water. Provide suitable organic matter, fresh airflow and stable room temperatures. It is normal to see fewer springtails after introducing them because they spend much of their time beneath soil, leaf litter, bark and moss.
If you want to raise your own springtails, our Springtail Care Guide explains how to start and maintain a productive culture.