I just started with Springtails and already see the huge potential benefits of using them. Well, I am still in a stage of experimenting - will certainly make more videos to show what and how.
Yes indeed! I already made some adjustments in my aquarium fish care routines for that - Grindal worms make now every third fish feeding. The other two feeding remains fish food flakes. It's all still experimental...I will get more details about that in future videos for sure.
Michael, you could start small cultures of springtails and sell them online. Small reptiles and amphibians will eat them as well as fish and they do a great job of eating the detritus in the bottom of terrariums and vivariums. Wonderful visuals as usual! Cheers
Thank you very much! I prefer to buy and sell locally. And I sell only excess of what otherwise is necessary for my fish and experiments - which leaves no much to sell. I am in process of making space for a couple projects involving terrariums. It is going to be interesting and will require constant supply of worms and springtails. So, my experiments on culturing on different medium is basically a preparation for what will come next year. I am looking forward of this new adventure.
Thank you. I've been experimenting with terrariums/mossariums on and off for many years. I even published some videos... And I actually in process of making space for a couple projects involving terrariums. Culturing Grindal worms and Springtails is a preparation for what to come. PS: the little containers where I culture Grindal worms and Springtails are miniature terrariums - you will see it in future videos ;)
Springtails are actually really good for the environment and a sign of a healthy ecosystem and they turn mold and algae into fertilizer for plants very quickly so they're great to add to terrariums
Springtails are really great for terrariums as a cleaning crew feeding on detritus. Though, turning mold into fertilizer is not something this particular strain does. Here is my video explanation about this: ruclips.net/video/zwTerzRZG-c/видео.html
@@Gex_and_violet Grindal worm grow up to 1 cm - making them suitable for small sized pets. Here is playlist of my videos about Grindal worm for you to check: ruclips.net/p/PLM88hGt0AfGsdzOUB8O-ycavwNsAgFD86
Hello random bits! I got springtails from auction. They come with charcoal, but i have problem with collecting them. I use plastic lid like you but cannot gett them... Maybe 2-3 on the lid...do you have any other solution for collecting them? Cheers mate!
Thank you for the question! I have never considered culturing Springtails on charcoal for number of reasons - one of them is that collecting Springtails from charcoal is problematic. There are three ways of collecting Springtails from charcoal that I can think of. 1) Put a sheet of plastic on top of the charcoal to cover it partially. Flip the container while holding the charcoal using plastic and shake springtails into another container. That may work only if you have fairly larger population of springtails in the top part of the container. 2) Fill up the container with water. Springtails will stay on the water surface (they are too light to drown). You can blow Springtails of the water surface into another container. Or pour the water with Springtails into another container. Keep in mind that this method would slow down the reproduction rate in the container (the main reason I don't want to use charcoal for culturing). 3) Don't moister the springtails culture. Place the open container with Springtails culture into a larger container. Make sure to moisten the larger container, you may put some moisten medium into the large container, and cover the large container. Springtails are great explorers attracted by moister. Give it a day or so and you may see Springtails into the large container. Best regards!
So many times when i tried to breed springtails, there was some grindal worms in the soil i used. Always grindal worms breeds faster from nothing, theres so many of them that they kill all springtails. Probably they eat springtail eggs and hatchlings....
Springtails and Grindal worms live in the same environment. And Springtails feed on waste - including the waste from Grindal worms. Springtail males drop sperm everywhere they go for females to pick up. It could be that Grindal worms smear the sperm of springtails render it unusable. Though, I don't know for sure...
@@tritonreptiles7658 Density population goes up and down in repeating pattern governed by the same rules for all species (except human). I keep springtails with grindal worms in the same containers harvesting from both cultures as they grow big.
Hey, I need some help. I made some flakes for my guppies as they were not eating the pellets. So i added pellets, dried shrimp for protein, garlic, peas, carrots, cucumber and a small piece of potato to act as a binding agent. After drying it in the oven I let it cool and then i gave some to my fish, but i observed that instead of floating, it sank right away. Did I do anything wrong in making it? Also how can I fix it? I made a generous amount as i have a lot of fish but it turns out that they dont float and the ones that do float only float for a few seconds or start sinking the moment the fish try to have it. What can I do to prevent it from sinking? Pls let me know. Then i will add wateŕ to the flakes and then remake it. Pls reply. Pls.
I think I already answered your question in the comment on different (related to it) video. Just recap - making flakes thinner should resolve that problem. So, blend it again with water and pour thin layer to dry. And making smaller batches with different ingredients works better in general. All the best on your adventure!
@@zoo04031970 I've been working on videos to show how I do that 🙂 I have a colony of Springtails (and other critters) on the land part of my paludarium for many months - it seems to work.
They are white worms living on land in high humidity environment and growing up to about 1 cm long at room temperature - one of the best live fish food.
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@@ludmilaishansade4018 Я продаю только на Roosevelt island. Нужно приходить забирать - по почте я живое стараюсь не покупать и не посылаю. Холод, жара, задержки, не хватка кислорода - это всё губительно для растений и животных.
@@4me позвольте спросить, если вы живете в районе Брайтоне ни могли бы мы встретиться где то в этих пределах, также можно обменяться растениями если конечно это вас устроит Благодарю
@@ludmilaishansade4018 Я живу на Рузвельт айланд. Это между Queens and Manhattan - чуть больше часа езды на Ф поезде. На Брайтоне я бываю редко... пару раз прошлым летом заезжал за сыном в лагерь. В ближайшее время я туда ехать не планирую.
@@navajothmohan1565 Any small size top feeding fish would be very interested in eating Springtails. My adult guppies (specially females) go after Springtails. Here is a video for you to see how I feed them: ruclips.net/video/4DgkeBxAzCs/видео.html
I'm itching just thinking about them just like when someone talks about head lice you can't help feeling itchy no thank you they're to good at adapting to new environments as long as there is a little heat and moisture they will multiply they will be all over your house if you aren't careful here in north west England it rains a lot and most of the year it's damp before we got gas boilers infestations of spring tales in people's homes was common
I think you're overexaggerating the problem, I keep them in UK in an open terrarium and multiple cultures. Almost all terrarium hobbyists keep springtails. The odd few escape but will die as it's not enough for a colony establish.
@@OwenPrescott possibly now a days like I said before we all got gas boilers worm damp free home's electric vacuum cleaners from what my Grandmother told me they can be a problem if the environment is right for them she was a clever woman but she was stuck in her ways and she insisted in twice a year covering the carpets in what we now call ant killer powder
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Live food culturing is one of my favorite aspects of fish keeping. Thanks Michael!
I caught myself spending more time on culturing fish food and less time with fish and plants :)
They just appeared spontaneously on my aquarium so free food for my fish 😊
This is the way 😁
Nice! I use springtails for everything.
I just started with Springtails and already see the huge potential benefits of using them. Well, I am still in a stage of experimenting - will certainly make more videos to show what and how.
Hi Michael, grindal worms and springtails seem to be a wonderful supplement to the home-made food you feed your fish. Happy guppies and endlers :)
Yes indeed! I already made some adjustments in my aquarium fish care routines for that - Grindal worms make now every third fish feeding. The other two feeding remains fish food flakes. It's all still experimental...I will get more details about that in future videos for sure.
I can't wait to see the method you use to separate the springtails apart from the grindalworms.
Working on video about it.
Thank you!
Michael, you could start small cultures of springtails and sell them online. Small reptiles and amphibians will eat them as well as fish and they do a great job of eating the detritus in the bottom of terrariums and vivariums. Wonderful visuals as usual! Cheers
Thank you very much!
I prefer to buy and sell locally. And I sell only excess of what otherwise is necessary for my fish and experiments - which leaves no much to sell.
I am in process of making space for a couple projects involving terrariums. It is going to be interesting and will require constant supply of worms and springtails. So, my experiments on culturing on different medium is basically a preparation for what will come next year. I am looking forward of this new adventure.
@@4me I wish you good fortune and look forward to watching your new adventures. Pill bugs also make great additions to terrariums.
@@UnquietSlumber Thank you very much!
Nice, thank youu👍👍
My pleasure!
Thanks for sharing that was good info🥰
Will try it😍 for my fishes🍩
Your fish will thank you!
Michael, you should start a terrarium and mossarium series. Good for more content on your channel. Would be great.
Thank you. I've been experimenting with terrariums/mossariums on and off for many years. I even published some videos...
And I actually in process of making space for a couple projects involving terrariums. Culturing Grindal worms and Springtails is a preparation for what to come.
PS: the little containers where I culture Grindal worms and Springtails are miniature terrariums - you will see it in future videos ;)
Very good 👍thanks for the video 🌷
My pleasure!
There are more to come.
nice for sharing dear
Thank you very much!
Springtails are actually really good for the environment and a sign of a healthy ecosystem and they turn mold and algae into fertilizer for plants very quickly so they're great to add to terrariums
Springtails are really great for terrariums as a cleaning crew feeding on detritus. Though, turning mold into fertilizer is not something this particular strain does. Here is my video explanation about this: ruclips.net/video/zwTerzRZG-c/видео.html
@@Gex_and_violet Grindal worm grow up to 1 cm - making them suitable for small sized pets. Here is playlist of my videos about Grindal worm for you to check: ruclips.net/p/PLM88hGt0AfGsdzOUB8O-ycavwNsAgFD86
where I live even ducks eat spring tails! when the are on the surface of the water
I am not surprised ducklings grow so fast!
@@4me noice
I enjoyed this video :) Thanks
My pleasure!
Hello random bits! I got springtails from auction. They come with charcoal, but i have problem with collecting them. I use plastic lid like you but cannot gett them... Maybe 2-3 on the lid...do you have any other solution for collecting them? Cheers mate!
Thank you for the question!
I have never considered culturing Springtails on charcoal for number of reasons - one of them is that collecting Springtails from charcoal is problematic. There are three ways of collecting Springtails from charcoal that I can think of.
1) Put a sheet of plastic on top of the charcoal to cover it partially. Flip the container while holding the charcoal using plastic and shake springtails into another container. That may work only if you have fairly larger population of springtails in the top part of the container.
2) Fill up the container with water. Springtails will stay on the water surface (they are too light to drown). You can blow Springtails of the water surface into another container. Or pour the water with Springtails into another container. Keep in mind that this method would slow down the reproduction rate in the container (the main reason I don't want to use charcoal for culturing).
3) Don't moister the springtails culture. Place the open container with Springtails culture into a larger container. Make sure to moisten the larger container, you may put some moisten medium into the large container, and cover the large container. Springtails are great explorers attracted by moister. Give it a day or so and you may see Springtails into the large container.
Best regards!
Springtails are great for terrariums. They eat the mould.
I hope so!
Also, I have some ongoing experiment that already yields interesting results about springtails feeding on mold.
What kills these springtails
Dry environment is lethal to springtails colonies.
So many times when i tried to breed springtails, there was some grindal worms in the soil i used. Always grindal worms breeds faster from nothing, theres so many of them that they kill all springtails. Probably they eat springtail eggs and hatchlings....
Springtails and Grindal worms live in the same environment. And Springtails feed on waste - including the waste from Grindal worms. Springtail males drop sperm everywhere they go for females to pick up. It could be that Grindal worms smear the sperm of springtails render it unusable. Though, I don't know for sure...
@@4me yes. They live in same environment - same soil and same country. But shouldn't live in same tub in such a big density.
@@tritonreptiles7658 Density population goes up and down in repeating pattern governed by the same rules for all species (except human). I keep springtails with grindal worms in the same containers harvesting from both cultures as they grow big.
Hey, I need some help. I made some flakes for my guppies as they were not eating the pellets. So i added pellets, dried shrimp for protein, garlic, peas, carrots, cucumber and a small piece of potato to act as a binding agent. After drying it in the oven I let it cool and then i gave some to my fish, but i observed that instead of floating, it sank right away. Did I do anything wrong in making it? Also how can I fix it? I made a generous amount as i have a lot of fish but it turns out that they dont float and the ones that do float only float for a few seconds or start sinking the moment the fish try to have it. What can I do to prevent it from sinking? Pls let me know. Then i will add wateŕ to the flakes and then remake it. Pls reply. Pls.
I think I already answered your question in the comment on different (related to it) video.
Just recap - making flakes thinner should resolve that problem. So, blend it again with water and pour thin layer to dry.
And making smaller batches with different ingredients works better in general.
All the best on your adventure!
@@4me okie thanks a lot!
You have an insane amount of springtails, you should try and distribute some of them into other places to spread their population.
Thank you!
I distribute springtails on regular basis in all my aquariums with fish 🙂
@@4me I meant like outside or in different environments where they can be used to fertilise plant populations
@@zoo04031970 I've been working on videos to show how I do that 🙂
I have a colony of Springtails (and other critters) on the land part of my paludarium for many months - it seems to work.
Grindil worms ?
What are they?
They are white worms living on land in high humidity environment and growing up to about 1 cm long at room temperature - one of the best live fish food.
3:32 I worry about my seed shrimps, the copepods are breeding very fast! I hope I can catch a small fish that eats them
Seed shrimp are ultimate survival - my copepods cultures usually don't last through winter. Seed shrimp are always there in less or more numbers.
@@4me I might have to feed less to starve the copepods population
Ayyye free spring tails!
:)
I'm scared by the worms but springtails are cute.
Springtails get scared easily and run away hiding and jumping every time I open container :)
Не подскажите где найти guppy grass
Благодарю
Покупать лучше всего по месту жительства. В местных магазинах или по месту жительства на Craigslist: newyork.craigslist.org/search/sss?userpostingid=7398681701
Или поищите в интернете на Amazon, Ebay and etc.
В тёплое время года guppy grass можно найти в местных прудах. Я находил guppy grass в центральном парке Manhattan и в Бронксе. На этом плайлисте я размещаю видео о том где и что я нашёл: ruclips.net/video/izQePULBrIg/видео.html
Удачи Вам!
@@4me а у вас нельзя приобрести если есть
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@@ludmilaishansade4018 Я продаю только на Roosevelt island. Нужно приходить забирать - по почте я живое стараюсь не покупать и не посылаю. Холод, жара, задержки, не хватка кислорода - это всё губительно для растений и животных.
@@4me позвольте спросить, если вы живете в районе Брайтоне ни могли бы мы встретиться
где то в этих пределах, также можно обменяться растениями
если конечно это вас устроит
Благодарю
@@ludmilaishansade4018 Я живу на Рузвельт айланд. Это между Queens and Manhattan - чуть больше часа езды на Ф поезде. На Брайтоне я бываю редко... пару раз прошлым летом заезжал за сыном в лагерь. В ближайшее время я туда ехать не планирую.
How to kill the white springtails please reply
Springtail would stay only in moist environment. So, simply dry the place where you don't want them to be and they will go away.
@@4mewhich type of gapees will eats the spring tail
@@navajothmohan1565 Any small size top feeding fish would be very interested in eating Springtails. My adult guppies (specially females) go after Springtails. Here is a video for you to see how I feed them: ruclips.net/video/4DgkeBxAzCs/видео.html
Nice vedio ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Thank you very much!
I'm itching just thinking about them just like when someone talks about head lice you can't help feeling itchy no thank you they're to good at adapting to new environments as long as there is a little heat and moisture they will multiply they will be all over your house if you aren't careful here in north west England it rains a lot and most of the year it's damp before we got gas boilers infestations of spring tales in people's homes was common
What harm come from them?
I think you're overexaggerating the problem, I keep them in UK in an open terrarium and multiple cultures. Almost all terrarium hobbyists keep springtails. The odd few escape but will die as it's not enough for a colony establish.
@@OwenPrescott possibly now a days like I said before we all got gas boilers worm damp free home's electric vacuum cleaners from what my Grandmother told me they can be a problem if the environment is right for them she was a clever woman but she was stuck in her ways and she insisted in twice a year covering the carpets in what we now call ant killer powder
it seems like kinda sus