Tree frogs and wood lice vs. springtails

[thadmy]

I was thinking of seeding my future clown tree frog tank with either woodlice or springtails.

Is this a good idea? I looked around and saw some people that did but there wasn't any further posts detailing whither it was a wise choice or not.

I don't think my tree frogs will search through the substrate looking for the bugs but I wanted them to recycle my tank so I could set up a small ecosystem in the tank to break down extra wastes.

[wesleybrouwer]

It's save as can be,
the only frog they will eat.... is a dead frog

If you like i can take a picture of my substrate in the frog tanks,
they are all filled with springtails and woodlice.
They do a pretty good job cleaning the waste and other organic material from the bottom of the tank.

[thadmy]

ok cool thanks did you just buy a concentrated container of both and just add them to the tank or did you set-up other containers to grow them first. I have my frogs in a 30 gallon vertical tank set up with a small pond so there is only a small land area. Would they still be able to live there. I only plan on using one kind just to keep my tank free of unwanted stuff.

[wesleybrouwer]

I just put in a couple of them, they multiply over time.
Since they probably won't be eaten, no need to put in that many.

It's no problem you have a large portion of water.
Woodlice can actually breed under water since the have *gills?* just like fish (not sure if i got it right in English )
Springtails will also be able to thrive just fine.

[thadmy]

Sweet thanks for the info. and no worries couldn't even tell English is your 2nd language everything was spot on.

Thanks again. I've had my tank set up for a month and I have mold growing which I researched and is fine just want the bugs to keep if from getting to moldy

[wesleybrouwer]

That is exactly what they like best

And thanks on the compliment, trying to improve my English by daily visiting frogforum.
Just love the atmosphere around here

[Savannah]

lol thadmy u read my thoughts. was going to ask about these myself for Red-Eyed Leaf Frog's. How good are they for feeding Red-Eyed Leaf Frog's? or would crickets be best? i like em to help break down the dead stuff to.