Springtail culture tips

[Fbt123]

Tyanks Lynn , Im not sure if its soil or charcoal, sorry. Ive got a few tubs etc. for dividing the culture. What should i feed them with and how would i make it? I brought some springtail food with the culture but i would like to know how to maje additional food

[ColleenT]

i have read to use bakers yeast- not very much. you don't want too much mold.

[flybyferns]

Tyanks Lynn , Im not sure if its soil or charcoal, sorry. Ive got a few tubs etc. for dividing the culture. What should i feed them with and how would i make it? I brought some springtail food with the culture but i would like to know how to maje additional food

Tom,
The springtail culture food you purchases is enough.
I keep numerous cultures (specifically for froglet food).
I feed 1/2 the springtail cultures at a time to prevent putting any of the spring food near the froglets?

Sometimes cultures look like they have 'crashed' ...but hang in there ! There typically ok.

Duplicate , if you can, the media the cultures are already on.
However, this is not completely necessary.

ie The reason I use charcoal is because it is MUCH easier to get the springs out.
A little water is added to the container ----> they float to the top.
Very important when you have to get a lot out at one time/ by the teaspoon full !

I have tried many, many suppliers for cultures !
Josh's Frogs has TERRIFIC springtail cultures on charcoal. 10$
Each can be divided into at least 4 or 5 smaller cultures. I use glad sandwich containers.
You will also find additional charcoal on their site. I have very recently started using his st food. I like it !

I also use ( and alternate st feeding with Solgar Brewers Yeast)





I keep a soil back-ups ---used if I have a new build on any kind ie a froglet grow-out so not to deplete the charcoal cultures that are an absolute necessity when raising froglets.

[ColleenT]

unfortunately, Tom is unable to get anything from Josh's Frogs as he is across the pond.