Red Springtails (Achorutes roseus) - Springtails and Isopods for Terrariums and Paludariums

Red springtails are small arthropods belonging to the order Collembola, measuring approximately 1 to 3 millimeters in length and distinguished by their vibrant orange-red appearance. They are not insects but are closely related to them.Ecologically, they are efficient decomposers, inhabiting moist soil or humus, feeding on fungi, bacteria, and organic debris, thereby accelerating nutrient cycling. Due to their unique diet and reproductive capabilities, red springtails have recently become popular pets, primarily serving as "clean-up crews."They are often kept in terrariums where they act as decomposers, and their bright red color and active group behavior create a captivating miniature landscape. They are easy to care for, requiring only humidity and a small amount of yeast powder, making them miniature organisms with both practical and ornamental value.

• Vibrant orange-red to brick red
• Relatively slow, mostly active on the surface and near food
• Highly ornamental, very striking on dark substrates
• Excellent at processing surface debris and waste
• Ornamental cleaning, terrarium embellishment