Blue Podura Springtails (Proisotoma minuta) – Tiny, shiny blue springtails for nutrient cycling in damp enclosures.
Live Springtails for Terrariums, Bioactive Substrates, and Vivariums
Blue Podura Springtails are a small but mighty species of microfauna that bring subtle color and powerful function to your bioactive enclosures. Known for their bluish-gray iridescence and rapid movement across moist surfaces, Proisotoma minuta are efficient decomposers that thrive in a wide variety of setups — from tropical terrariums and vivariums to isopod bins and insect cultures.
These springtails are especially popular among keepers looking for fast-reproducing species that help manage mold and waste while serving as occasional live feeders for micro predators.
Why Keepers Love Blue Podura
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Striking bluish sheen makes them easy to spot and monitor
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Extremely fast breeding in moist, humid conditions
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Efficient cleaners that break down organic waste, mold, and detritus
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Great as live feeders for dart frogs, baby geckos, and slings
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Thrive in tropical and subtropical setups
💙 The bluish shimmer adds flair to your microfauna while keeping your ecosystem running smoothly.
A Powerful Cleanup Crew
Like other springtails, Proisotoma minuta help regulate fungal growth, cycle nutrients, and reduce the need for spot cleaning. They crawl through the substrate, leaf litter, and under wood, breaking down dead plant matter and decaying organic material into usable nutrients for your living soil.
These springtails are particularly active on moist surfaces and reproduce rapidly when conditions are ideal — giving you a robust population in just a few weeks.
Perfect for Bioactive Builds
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Tropical and subtropical terrariums
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Vivariums with high humidity and rich substrates
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Amphibian, isopod, and invertebrate enclosures
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Clean-up support in fruit fly and roach cultures
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Mushroom cultivation and soil biology experiments
How to Use Blue Podura Springtails
Simply introduce the entire culture into your enclosure’s substrate or moss layer. The springtails will quickly disperse into the environment, seeking moisture and decaying matter. You can also use them in charcoal culture tubs with distilled water for easy feeding into other setups.
They pair well with isopods and tropical microfauna, adding diversity to your soil web and improving long-term stability.
Culture & Care Tips
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Use moist charcoal, coco coir, or clay as a base for culturing
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Maintain high humidity (above 80%) and stable temperatures (68–78°F)
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Feed with crushed fish food, yeast, or spirulina to boost population growth
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Pour culture water directly into your enclosure to transfer springtails
Why Choose Proisotoma minuta
Their unique coloration, high activity level, and rapid reproduction rate make Blue Podura Springtails a standout choice for hobbyists who want both function and flair in their cleanup crew. They’re an ideal species for those who want an attractive and effective population of springtails that don’t hide deep underground.
Great For
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Frog and microgecko tanks needing a surface-active springtail
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Enclosures with visible mold or uneaten food issues
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Bioactive systems where speed and visibility are desired
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Cultures of feeder insects like roaches and fruit flies
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Educational or display terrariums showcasing microfauna
🛒 Add Blue Podura Springtails (Proisotoma minuta) to your bioactive toolkit and enjoy a cleaner, livelier enclosure from the bottom up.