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Springtails

Springtails are tiny (~1 mm) soil invertebrates that eat mould and decaying matter, forming the smallest, most important part of a bioactive vivarium's cleanup crew.

They reproduce quickly, keep mould down in humid setups, and are harmless to your animals (which may snack on them). Many keepers culture them at home as both cleanup crew and micro-feeders.

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