How long does springtail usually take to produce

[gundam009283]

just ordered some tropical springtail from joshs last week to seed my tank. I am not sure if it's just me or all their culture only contains a little amount. i add water in and jog it a little so they all flow to the surface, only count to about 30 something.(the box was partly wet when I received it even the tape on the culture were still tie, not really sure if it's leaking or just the post office spill some water on there.)

for that amount I am wondering how long do they usually take to establish in a 20L, or do i have to try to buy another one from some other place.

[MikeM670]

I also ordered my springtails from Josh. They arrived in one of those Tupperware like containers. From your description that does seem a lot less then what mine contained. Now I have five containers all made from the original. I could of made many more but this services my needs for now. I would drop Josh a email asking about the amount of springtails that should be in the container.

[gundam009283]

yea i just did...cuz it's just not a reasonable amount for that price. should have ask around to see if anyone local around LA has it.

[gundam009283]

gerr...just got their reply
they said that it's the correct amount...never gonna buy spring tail from them again...

[MikeM670]

Remember this really is a starter culture. Feed it with some rice or fish food and before you know it the container will be filled with them. Springtails are very prolific!

[gundam009283]

yea just didnt expect that little amount lol. good thing i still dont have my frogs yet.

[BG]

That is funny. I was going to by some from the last show. My Friend the MD said don't waste your money . Go in the back yard and get some. My backyard is free of chemicals,pestos etc. I left a shirt a long time in the back yard. Little did you know the shirt was infested with spring tails and isupods.lol I collected 10X the amount you got for free. But its ok. They grow fast with a little rice. Put them in a tray with a cover about 11x9x4. Add charcoal(the type for aquariums)and declor water just the same level as the charcoal. Add some rice and in a week you will have thousands. At list you know where they came from. All you need is a little bit to start.This is a recipe from my good friend Donlisk the great.