White springtails (Folsomia Candida)

White springtails (Folsomia candida) are among the most commonly used and reliable springtail species in bioactive terrariums. Robust, prolific, and easy to maintain, they are an essential cleaning microfauna for any temperate or tropical bioactive setup. Their voracious appetite for molds, fungi, and organic waste makes them valuable allies for maintaining a clean and balanced substrate. Their small size and constant mobility also make them excellent live prey for small insectivores.

Format

• Live white springtails — Folsomia candida
• Delivered in a container with culture on charcoal

Highlights

• ✅ Highly prolific species — colony establishes and reproduces quickly
• ✅ Natural and effective control of molds and fungi
• ✅ Actively contributes to the decomposition of organic matter
• ✅ Ideal prey for juveniles and small insectivores
• ✅ Very robust and adaptable — tolerates a wide range of conditions

Usage (terrarium)

As bioactive microfauna: Introduce directly into the terrarium substrate.  Folsomia candida quickly colonize the entire environment and feed on molds, feces, and organic debris. Compatible with temperate and tropical setups.

As feeder prey: Ideal for dendrobatids, small geckos, juvenile amphibians, scorpions, and small invertebrates requiring tiny, mobile prey.

Tips & parameters

• 🌡️ Optimal temperature: 18–25 °C — tolerates cooler temperatures than most tropical species
• 💧 Humidity: moderate to high — substrate slightly moist at all times
• 🍂 Feed with La Swamp springtail food