Description

Tropical Red Springtails – Rare Non-Jumping Clean-Up Crew

Add a vivid splash of colour and natural balance to your terrarium with Tropical Red Springtails (Neanuridae family). These slow-moving, deep orange-red springtails are one of the rarest clean-up crew species available in Australia, making them a premium choice for bioactive setups. Perfect for enclosed terrariums, vivariums, or tropical isopod habitats, they combine beauty with essential ecosystem benefits.

As detritivores, they play a vital role in maintaining a healthy, self-sustaining ecosystem. They break down mould, decaying leaves, and waste before it becomes a problem. More than a decoration, these red springtails are your first line of defence against rot, pests and imbalance.

Each order contains 30+ rare red springtails, packed in a round 100ml container with sphagnum moss and charcoal. Alongside the reds, you may also notice some white springtails – these are a natural part of our breeding cultures and provide an added bonus to your clean-up crew.

Our red springtails have been raised on fish flakes, and we include a small amount to help them settle in. If starting your own colony, we recommend transferring them to a larger container, like our 280ml Springtail Culture Container. For ongoing care, see our Care Instructions.

** Very limited availability – these premium cultures sell out quickly**

Why You’ll Love Them:

🐛 Rare red-orange colour springtails – A premium addition with striking visual appeal
🔬 No jumping – Easier to observe and keep in place in display setups
🌱 Bioactive clean-up crew – Breaks down mould, decaying matter, and leaf litter
🐞 Isopod-friendly – Peacefully coexists with most tropical isopods
💧 Thrives in moist, warm environments – Perfect for enclosed tropical habitats

Care Snapshot:

🌡️ Temperature: 18–25°C (indoor room temp)
💦 Humidity: High – Enclosed terrariums, or mist regularly
🍽️ Food: Feed with fish flakes occasionally
🕶️ Storage: Keep in a shaded, stable area away from direct sun

Shipping Info:

🚚 Express Shipping: Flat-rate Express Post, for safe arrival
📦 Packaging: Moist sphagnum moss / coco coir & charcoal in a 100ml plastic container
🚫 Restrictions: Not available in TAS, WA, or NT due to regulations

Slow-moving, non-jumping, and among the rarest springtails in Australia – these cultures are a functional, eye catching, and highly sought-after clean-up crew that will keep your terrarium thriving.