Poffypoffa
Arachnosquire
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I searched for "Tenebricosa" and "pink springtails" and didn't find anything quite on point. I want to introduce some more springtails to a new planted arboreal tank (no current inhabitant--getting it stabilized and experimenting with it first). I understand that C. tenbricosa, the tropical pink springtail, is a good choice because it will travel onto dry soil as well, and most of my moisture is around the plants and in the lower levels, drier on top. But, I've also read they can get out of control quickly, and can even attack plants if in large numbers, which are my concerns.
Wondering if anyone has ever tried these and had any good or bad experiences. I had introduced some traditional F. candida but I had a localized mold problem on the top of the soil that I'd like to address (not a moisture issue--I did something stupid and sprinkled some springtail food on top of the soil, and wet it down--mold ensued. It has been physically removed, but want a better CUC anyway). The F. candida were babies, and also I've read they really don't leave the moist areas.
Wondering if anyone has ever tried these and had any good or bad experiences. I had introduced some traditional F. candida but I had a localized mold problem on the top of the soil that I'd like to address (not a moisture issue--I did something stupid and sprinkled some springtail food on top of the soil, and wet it down--mold ensued. It has been physically removed, but want a better CUC anyway). The F. candida were babies, and also I've read they really don't leave the moist areas.