{"title":"Clean Up Crews","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"springtail","title":"Springtail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpringtails are tiny arthropods that come in 360ml - 95(W) x120(H)mm containers with dome lids containing media and moss that will keep growing for you! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpringtails are a critical part of the detritivore \"cleanup crew\" of a bioactive terrarium environment. The charcoal starter cultures are best for directly adding to a vivarium as a biological means of detritus management to grow in number in your enclosure. We recommend doing this after adding plants but before adding leaf litter\/moss, although it's totally fine to add Springtails at any time. If the enclosure is built to the specifications outlined in Vivarium Construction 101, the Springtail population will populate the habitat and should sustain themselves indefinitely. Recommended for enclosures ranging from 55%-100% relative humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are great food for dart frogs, tiny salamanders, and baby amphibians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GardenAquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39989986918458,"sku":"10384","price":6.0,"currency_code":"BND","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/1382\/6106\/files\/1A312B1E-9256-4165-B7B8-18E740A4BDF4.png?v=1739857529"},{"product_id":"isopods","title":"Isopods","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsopods should be housed in a secure terrarium or plastic tub. Some ventilation is required for all species, although care should be taken that ventilation holes are not too large to allow escape. We recommend 15-quart plastic storage bins for most starter cultures. Use a deep, moisture-retaining substrate, such as a mix of flake soil, leaf litter, and unfertilized top soil, and maintain humidity around 70-80% with regular misting. Keep the temperature between 68-77°F (20-25°C). Isopods thrive with a variety of hiding places, such as sanitized bark, decaying wood, or cork bark. We recommend keeping damp sphagnum moss on one side of your enclosure to provide a moist environment at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsopods are detritivores, meaning they will eat any and all organic matter that is offered to them. Decaying leaf litter is a staple for any isopod diet while also providing hiding places and protection. They do best with a varied diet including blanched vegetables, freeze dried insects, and decaying wood, along with a calcium source such as cuttlebone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheir Role in a Bioactive Terrarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIsopods are commonly found in moist environments and play a vital role in bioactive or naturalistic terrariums. Acting as essential members of the\u003cspan\u003e clean up crew\u003c\/span\u003e, they facilitate the decomposition of organic matter such as dead plants and animal waste. This activity is instrumental in maintaining a healthy environment by mitigating waste buildup and averting foul odors. Isopods typically consume resources such as\u003cspan\u003e rotting wood, various barks\u003c\/span\u003e and fecal waste from inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBioactive Vivarium Seeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoreover, isopods contribute to bioactive vivarium seeding by dispersing beneficial microorganisms as they traverse the substrate. This process enhances soil enrichment and fosters\u003cspan\u003e plant \u003c\/span\u003egrowth, thereby establishing a harmonious ecosystem. Introducing them to the terrarium is a simple process; one can gently place them into the habitat. For guidance on determining the optimal quantity of isopods for habitat seeding, consult our guide on terrarium seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GardenAquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40744628977722,"sku":"10040","price":10.0,"currency_code":"BND","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/1382\/6106\/files\/EC9D907E-DD3D-4274-A880-81DDED9A149F.jpg?v=1739857258"}],"url":"https:\/\/gardenaquaria.com\/collections\/clean-up-crews.oembed","provider":"Garden Aquaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}