Ok, so ordered the springtail kit, some more containers, medium, and excelsior for FF culturing, mite paper, and a digital hygrometer from NEHERP.... and still I think it was less than getting the springtail kit with shipping from Josh's Frogs... and actually MUCH less if I had to choose 2 day shipping from them lol. It's a great site and all, but yikes that shipping! Anyway, I emailed NEHERP and they said I should for sure do the express, and they'd guarantee live arrival that way. So in a couple days I should have my stuff.

Once I get the springtails I will put some in the tank, and start the culture with the rest. How many should I put in the tank, and what is the best way since it's already set up and it's kind of hard to dig around in there much with tight space. Can I put them right on top and let them work their way down, or should I at least try to lift the leaf litter so she doesn't immediately eat them?