Springtail cultivating

[jz24]

Hi Orlauskas,

I would put put one tube directly in your vivarium. The second tube, I would culture in distilled water and charcoal and feed a little bakers yeast. When you need to feed out, just pour off your springtails ( they float)! The springtails in your viv will reproduce and provide snacks for your frogs. Take care and best of luck to you.

Judy

[Orlauskas]

Can I use just bbq charcoal ? Or need get some special one from somewhere?

[kueluck]

I've always use activated charcoal found in aquarium supplies, & for food I put a few grains of white rice which will mold and they feed off that in the culture. You just need to make sure you keep putting new rice in so it molds before they consume the other ones. They also love bug burger by Repashy.

[Mentat]

Can I use just bbq charcoal ?...

If it is natural hardwood lump charcoal that looks like this product pic and has no chemical additives, it's OK . Might need to smash large pieces with hammer; do wear eye protection and respiratory mask if doing so. Do not recommend using compressed briquettes because of binders and chemicals in them.