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    Question Little white bugs, Springtails???

    I had recently planted bob's terrarium with croton, pothos and pepperonium. i had waited before planting the plants because of the fertalizer and a day after planting the tank, im finding these white small bugs that look around two or three millimeters big near the drainage layer, i dont know if they are springtails or not? any comments and or suggestions will be appreciated!
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    Default Re: Little white bugs, Springtails???

    A photo would help if you can get a macro view.

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    Default Re: Little white bugs, Springtails???

    they seem to be all gathering at the bottom of the mesh screening i have
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    Default Little white bugs, Springtails???

    It's hard to see for sure but I think they might be springtails. Can you get a good focus in on a few?
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    Im sorry i cant get a good focus. im using an Ipod and my other camera is under repairs, they look
    like very tiny termites. These wont harm my frog anyhow, will they?
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    Default Little white bugs, Springtails???

    Springtails are fine. They help keep your tank clean and will eat decaying plant debris, wastes, and molds. I feed mine fuzzy, molding Cheerios .

    I will take some pictures of mine tomorrow so you can see if that is what they look like. They hop quickly and float in water. I have bazillions in a breeding tank, ready for my dart frog tanks when they are completed .
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