I'm starting to think this was a bad investment

[baconsdabomb]

So I bought this exo Terra tank with 2 hyla cinerea. The tank was already put together. I kept noticing these little white bugs appearing in their water enclosure. I would clean it out everyday and they would always be right back in there. So I tore the whole tank apart cleaned it put it back together then I noticed in the water bowl today more! How is this possible lol They are little bitty tiny white things...please help it I would love to figure out what's going on.

[Lija]

White little bugs? Do they look like springtails?

[LilyPad]

My bet is on springtails also. They are not bad for your vivarium, but beneficial. They break down waste and make a nice little clean up crew.

[baconsdabomb]

That's what they look like in the water little white things all in a group together like that Amy. Is it possible for them to be in there even after I tore down the tank and put it back together? I am guessing if it is them then maybe the previous owner had them in there idk...

[LilyPad]

Even if you don't add them yourself, they usually tag along in soil, plants, wood, or other additions. Like I said, they are beneficial, so no worries.

[baconsdabomb]

Well that's interesting thanks for sharing your expertise I was dumbfounded there for a min

[baconsdabomb]

I honestly have no idea. I have never had springtails in a tank before. They are so small I can't tell what they are.