Tropical Pink Springtails (Coecobrya communis, formerly Sinella curviseta) – Live Springtails for Bioactive Terrariums, Vivariums, and Insect Feeders

Tropical Pink Springtails (Coecobrya communis, formerly Sinella curviseta) – Live Springtails for Bioactive Terrariums, Vivariums, and Insect Feeders

Vibrant, fast-moving, and tropical-hardy, Tropical Pink Springtails (Coecobrya communis) are a top-tier clean-up crew for warm, humid enclosures. With their distinctive pinkish-white coloration and energetic surface activity, they not only add visual interest to microhabitats but also play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy, mold-free substrate. A favorite among dart frog keepers and invertebrate breeders alike!

🔍 About the Species

Coecobrya communis (formerly Sinella curviseta) is a long-bodied, soft-shelled springtail species with a delicate pink hue and lightning-fast movement. Unlike many springtails that hide deep in substrate, this species thrives at the surface—making it especially useful for mold control, detritus breakdown, and as a live feeder in warm terrariums and vivariums.

🌍 Native Range & Habitat

Originally from tropical regions of Asia, Coecobrya communis is found in leaf litter, forest floors, and moist undergrowth. In captivity, they excel in high-humidity, warm-temperature environments like tropical vivariums, frog tanks, and isopod colonies.

🏡 Ideal for Home Use In:

• Tropical bioactive terrariums and vivariums

• Dart frog and tree frog enclosures

• Gecko tanks and arboreal reptile habitats

• Isopod, millipede, and beetle bins

• Micro-predator setups (jumping spiders, slings)

• Paludariums and moss displays

✅ What They’re Good For:

• Breaking down mold, fungi, and organic debris

• Cleaning waste and supporting soil structure

• Acting as micro-prey for amphibians and inverts

• Aerating substrate and boosting microbial health

• Maintaining balance in living ecosystems

🧪 How to Add & Care for Tropical Pink Springtails

To add to your habitat:

1. Pour or spoon culture directly onto damp substrate, moss, or leaf litter.

2. Mist lightly to spread them out and help them settle in.

3. Provide shaded, humid zones where mold or waste may collect.

To culture separately:

• Use a sealed container with ventilation and moist clay, coir, or charcoal base.

• Feed with powdered yeast, mushroom flakes, or spirulina 2–3 times per week.

• Maintain 85–100% humidity and temps between 72–82°F.

Care Tips:

• Keep cultures moist but not soaked—avoid standing water.

• Feed lightly; overfeeding can crash the culture.

• Harvest with a spoon or by tapping the container onto a damp surface.

Tropical Pink Springtails are one of the most visually appealing and effective bioactive cleaners available. Whether you're building a high-humidity dart frog setup or cultivating micro-prey for your slings, this species brings color, speed, and incredible ecological value to your environment. Add a culture to your system today and let nature do the work!