Temperate White Springtails (Folsomia candida) – Classic decomposer for terrariums and vivariums; boosts substrate health.

Temperate White Springtails are the gold standard of bioactive microfauna. These tiny, snow-colored decomposers from the Folsomia candida species are among the most popular and versatile springtails in the hobby — and for good reason. They're incredibly easy to culture, fast to reproduce, and highly efficient at cleaning up waste and mold in enclosed environments. Whether you’re building a lush terrarium, maintaining a reptile enclosure, or managing isopod bins, these springtails will quietly power the biological engine beneath the surface — keeping your ecosystem balanced, healthy, and mold-free. What Makes Them Essential Excellent decomposers that break down waste, shed skin, uneaten food, and mold Thrive in temperate, tropical, and subtropical enclosures Perfect cleanup crew for dart frogs, geckos, tarantulas, isopods, and more Easy to culture in charcoal tubs or substrate-based systems Safe as a live feeder for tiny amphibians and invertebrates 🧼 Your behind-the-scenes