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How to make an springtail culture!

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Mike Tytula

Mike Tytula

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Making a springtail culture today! It's super easy and I strongly recommend that everyone incorporates these into every setup!
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@candacerayne6497
@candacerayne6497 7 жыл бұрын
would love to see videos on various bug chow recipes you've used with success. Just recently subscribed, really enjoying your may madness! Oh and you forgot to cover what grinds your gears in your live stream this weekend 😜 can't wait to hear it lol
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! And ya it should be interesting.
@EARTHGROWNGECKO
@EARTHGROWNGECKO 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks I will be getting springtails now
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome they are a great additions to any tank.
@cats4114
@cats4114 Жыл бұрын
I'd love an updated isopod and springtail video. Also, a Sheldon update pretty please :)
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 11 ай бұрын
I film a reptile room tour almost monthly, where I show all the animals and give quick updates. The springtails are doing great, we only have isopods in the tanks.
@goldbar1426
@goldbar1426 7 жыл бұрын
Home made springtail food video (:
@Thorin193
@Thorin193 7 жыл бұрын
Yes please!
@lenh6472
@lenh6472 7 жыл бұрын
use raw rice
@Thorin193
@Thorin193 7 жыл бұрын
I currently use rice and brewers yeast but I would like to see what Mike uses in his mix. :)
@lenh6472
@lenh6472 7 жыл бұрын
+Thorin192 yeah there might be some good stuff in there
@kungfumaster1927
@kungfumaster1927 7 жыл бұрын
Unboxing Lietuviškai I use nutritional yeast. It's cheap and they seem to love it.
@HissyFitPetTherapy
@HissyFitPetTherapy Жыл бұрын
"more springtail goodness" is adorable!
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula Жыл бұрын
Springtails are awesome!
@RaizARukis
@RaizARukis 4 жыл бұрын
Love the "Alpha Reptile" & "Chameleon X-Ray" shirts!!! Keep the videos coming. 🤙
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 4 жыл бұрын
Feel free to buy one haha
@ProbableHobbit
@ProbableHobbit 7 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a detailed vid of your recipe. I use my own recipe inspired by KZfaqr David Birkbeck. He has a great recipe that I tweaked a bit to suit my own preference.
@candacerayne6497
@candacerayne6497 7 жыл бұрын
do you rinse your charcoal?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
Ya
@valeriemelanson4131
@valeriemelanson4131 7 жыл бұрын
yes, please, a video on how you make your food mix and how often and how much you feed them. Thank you.
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@xtremeproexotics7930
@xtremeproexotics7930 7 жыл бұрын
thank you for this information!
@gerghash
@gerghash 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, another great video man. I, amoung others are interested in seeing your springtail food recipe. No pressure lol just showing interested. Keep up the good work. ps if this video has already been made then i apologized, it may have been overlooked in my search. lol
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 6 жыл бұрын
No worries, I actually filmed video about it, and it got deleted... So next time I make some food I will certainly film it!
@jakestewart2477
@jakestewart2477 7 жыл бұрын
Do you use mealworms often? I'm curious because you don't breed your own, unless you're lucky and have found a cheap supplier. I used to breed my own and it's very easy. Another great video 👍🏻
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
No meal worms are not that nutricious at all.
@lane8932
@lane8932 7 жыл бұрын
So odd never thought my blacksmithing would end up sneaking in to my reptile keeping lol . I make my own oak charcoal .
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!
@noahguy3325
@noahguy3325 Жыл бұрын
when it comes to natural light would you say you should keep them out of the light or give them more time in the light?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula Жыл бұрын
Uhhh I don't think it really has a huge effect on them... generally I would keep them out of hot direct sunlight though.
@white7fang809
@white7fang809 7 жыл бұрын
hay mike i also like to add to your vid in a comment i use coco fiber/cole and leaf litter , as a mix and for me it works the best i have my springtails boom in 2 to 3 weeks and they are poping off and you want mold they eat it the more the better it helps them boom if you like to see how i set up my mix just let me know
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
Shoot me some pics on my fb page
@PincheMigs
@PincheMigs 7 жыл бұрын
Love these guys to feed to my nano fish. I was wondering how often do you feed them? I do it whenever I think about ( which isn't very consistent).
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
I use them mostly in the tanks for bioactivity.
@PincheMigs
@PincheMigs 7 жыл бұрын
Mike Tytula Don't you always have a culture going though? I was just wondering how often you feed them.
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
ohhh feed the culture, like 2-3 times per week
@RawJack
@RawJack 2 жыл бұрын
@@MikeTytula do u just put the food in there? like just sprinkle it around?
@MenacingRabbit
@MenacingRabbit 3 жыл бұрын
Pardon me sir, I followed your directions down to the T. Recently I’ve seen an increase of black bugs infesting my springtail culture. How do I get rid of them and prevent them? Thank you.
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 3 жыл бұрын
Depends what black bugs you are talking about. Feel free to send some photos of them to me on IG and we can go from there.
@Bcccchai
@Bcccchai 9 ай бұрын
Hi. I’m wondering what’s that white worm and how they came in to the bin. Is it harmful to springtail? Thank you
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 9 ай бұрын
They are just tiny thread worms, they can't really harm your springtail culture. I didn't add them so I imagine they must have just been on the media.
@eddic1020
@eddic1020 5 жыл бұрын
I’m going to be cultivating my own very soon,I’m just a little confused as to if they need a hole for ventilation or something. Seems no one really addresses this.
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 5 жыл бұрын
Most do need some ventilation, I reckon that's why mine aren't doing very well
@amitaupadhyay3190
@amitaupadhyay3190 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, They Do Need Some Nutrition, Mine Came Up Accidentally On A Piece Of Potatoe In an Isopod Jar lol Now they're eating the potato and I don't know how to shift them to another culture and remove the rotting potato
@demonicenemy9265
@demonicenemy9265 7 жыл бұрын
Help! I have a PAC man frog with small things like this but I don't think its springtails ? The frog doesn't seem bothered by them oh and also they seem to lay in the water bowl and sworn frogs waste
@holladolla3047
@holladolla3047 4 жыл бұрын
I personally use fish flakes and rice
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully that works well
@edgarzamora7553
@edgarzamora7553 3 жыл бұрын
So spring tails move really fast?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 3 жыл бұрын
Typically, yes!
@ronnigregory5909
@ronnigregory5909 7 жыл бұрын
Would you use springtails over isopods??
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
Both together haha
@mosaexotics6587
@mosaexotics6587 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Do you have to boil the charcoal before use in order to sanitize it. I'm planning on making a bioactive set up for my chameleons with spagnum moss. Will they do good in that substrate?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 5 жыл бұрын
I personally don't boil it, but it certainly wouldn't hurt!
@colinbrahim3953
@colinbrahim3953 7 жыл бұрын
Pleassee do the springtail food video! And do you have advice for mites? I am having a hard time with them
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
Start over and make a tray filled with diatomacious earth
@Brant_Moore
@Brant_Moore 7 жыл бұрын
So are these guys okay in a tank with no real plants?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
Ya of course!
@Brant_Moore
@Brant_Moore 7 жыл бұрын
Okay thanks. I've never heard anyone talk about them who wasnt working with a planted tank. Is an airation layer and whatnot still necessary with them being the only thing in there? Maybe a quick video on this would be helpful.
@carlakellie5358
@carlakellie5358 2 жыл бұрын
Loved it. Thank you!! Question: is it okay to add the charcoal to a gecko enclosure if and When transferring the springtails?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 2 жыл бұрын
Ya that’s not an issue!!
@berb8300
@berb8300 5 жыл бұрын
Can I use charcoal from the firepit outside? And can I feed them like old vegetables? Like cucumbers etc.
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 5 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't use outside charcoal just because of all the hitchhikers that could come one them. And I would recommend if you want to feed them something simple that you feed white rice or brewers yeast.
@berb8300
@berb8300 5 жыл бұрын
@@MikeTytula well it's my firepit in my yard. and thnx :)
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 5 жыл бұрын
That doesn't mean anything... They could easily be nematodes, parasites and a whole host of other things that are in there. But it's up to you :)
@berb8300
@berb8300 5 жыл бұрын
@@MikeTytula I'll take the chance :)
@berb8300
@berb8300 5 жыл бұрын
@@MikeTytula do they need light?
@projektaquarius
@projektaquarius 6 жыл бұрын
Question: will the springtails survive if I breed them on charcoal and dump that charcoal into a tank for my vivarium mix?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 6 жыл бұрын
Ya I don't see a problem with that!
@robinislelijk431
@robinislelijk431 7 жыл бұрын
Quick question wich is the bettet/funner pet a crested gecko or a chameleon thanks already for the feed back
@garcias2039
@garcias2039 3 жыл бұрын
Can i culture them on peat? My Utricularias can feed off of them, and i see a lot of them coming out off the peat, so they probably have a nest there, so if they have a home already, what do i feed them?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 3 жыл бұрын
Ya they will culture on peatmoss!
@somthingexoticpetsandaquat6659
@somthingexoticpetsandaquat6659 7 жыл бұрын
When it come to charcoal, is that braai charcoal? Sorry I just reallised that that sound cheeky and rude but I dont meen it to be😅 thank yoy so much I love your videos Hope you enjoy your week
@CoralMan24
@CoralMan24 Жыл бұрын
is there a link to your personal mix of food?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula Жыл бұрын
I never ended up making a video haha
@CoralMan24
@CoralMan24 Жыл бұрын
@@MikeTytula well would you text in the reply how you make your mix of food then? lol
@johnnyjames6674
@johnnyjames6674 4 жыл бұрын
Im looking into getting royal oak lump charcoal at Canadian Tire. Im new to the vivarium hobby.
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 4 жыл бұрын
That should work!
@HamHatter
@HamHatter 4 жыл бұрын
So the last time I tried this, the water in the container just kinda stagnated and killed off all the springtails. Any idea why? :S
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 4 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I've had that happen before and im not sure what caused it
@Mossydeerbones
@Mossydeerbones 5 жыл бұрын
Where do you source your springtails? Am I good to just flip a rock in the garden and collect some from there?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 5 жыл бұрын
I personally wouldn't do that just for risks of pathogens, virus, and parasites. But it's up to you! I bought them from a seller.
@friedlipton
@friedlipton 4 жыл бұрын
Do you need to poke tiny holes in the container
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 4 жыл бұрын
I never did, just make sure you open it once or twice a week
@grimlock5208
@grimlock5208 5 жыл бұрын
Can you use any holes for the container and if not why? And if you can how?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 5 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't because they just would crawl out.
@Anthony-eg7pw
@Anthony-eg7pw 3 жыл бұрын
My springtails came in a container of dirt. How can I separate them from the dirt into the charcoal? Prob sounds like a dumb questions but I need to know lol. Thank you!
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 3 жыл бұрын
They are hydrophobic so you can fill the container with water and they will float
@Anthony-eg7pw
@Anthony-eg7pw 3 жыл бұрын
@@MikeTytula awesome I appreciate the reply . Then just pour them over the charcoal?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 3 жыл бұрын
@@Anthony-eg7pw Correct!
@Anthony-eg7pw
@Anthony-eg7pw 3 жыл бұрын
@@MikeTytula thanks for your help!
@6cyanide622
@6cyanide622 4 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna use springtails in my plants cause we have these mushrooms from our peat moss and we have too many shrooms
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 4 жыл бұрын
These might help some!
@cocosun9556
@cocosun9556 7 жыл бұрын
Can springtails live in a leopard gecko tank with eco earth?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
It if it moist enough
@Tervnut
@Tervnut 6 жыл бұрын
did you do a vid then on your insect chow? I'd love to see what you mix together! THANKS!!
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 6 жыл бұрын
I will when I have to make more of it.
@Tervnut
@Tervnut 6 жыл бұрын
I can't wait, THANKS!
@KyleDaniels477
@KyleDaniels477 7 жыл бұрын
great video, I just subscribed
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@PurpleKatK
@PurpleKatK 5 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for your food recipe. I like your CUC videos.
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds good! I will definitely be posting a video next time I make a batch.
@bepeplia5086
@bepeplia5086 2 жыл бұрын
Can i get these in the wild?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 2 жыл бұрын
probably
@laughingc0w
@laughingc0w 5 жыл бұрын
Followed your link but DBD doesn’t sell springtails... where do you get them? Do you sell them?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 5 жыл бұрын
It depends where you are in the world!
@laughingc0w
@laughingc0w 5 жыл бұрын
In CA
@veroniquetravers1556
@veroniquetravers1556 3 жыл бұрын
Could we use activated charcoal?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 3 жыл бұрын
Like from a fish tank? Yes!
@itzphantom4144
@itzphantom4144 7 жыл бұрын
Are isopods better for larger reptiles i have a savannah monitor thats why I ask
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
Both should be used
@itzphantom4144
@itzphantom4144 7 жыл бұрын
Mike Tytula Thanks for the feedback
@felipeperez4941
@felipeperez4941 4 жыл бұрын
Give them a broccoli, or papaya. Thell boom up like crazy!!!
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 4 жыл бұрын
interesting
@tracemayer813
@tracemayer813 7 жыл бұрын
Where do you actually get the springtails?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
Online stores, or local people like me that breed them.
@tracemayer813
@tracemayer813 7 жыл бұрын
Mike Tytula Thank you man appreciate the response good luck on ur channel
@juniorcrosby7666
@juniorcrosby7666 7 жыл бұрын
can help get springtails
@sarhadeisa754
@sarhadeisa754 4 жыл бұрын
how started springtails without culture ❓
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 4 жыл бұрын
You have to start with a culture
@golfprince1993
@golfprince1993 4 жыл бұрын
@@MikeTytula You have to have a culture to make a culture, but if you already have a culture is easy to make another. The problem is how to stared the first cultere? This is the hard one.
@michal_king478
@michal_king478 4 жыл бұрын
1:16 frickchamber... heres some charcoal, now frickkk (pewdiepie reference)
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 4 жыл бұрын
Can't say I get that reference haha
@arnehefer5749
@arnehefer5749 7 жыл бұрын
Just saying, this isn't a hate comment but isn't it a springtail culture
@JakeHockley
@JakeHockley 7 жыл бұрын
Pray for Manchester!!!
@angelicascritters8958
@angelicascritters8958 7 жыл бұрын
Jake Reptiles I love your videos!
@HUNTENMASTA1337
@HUNTENMASTA1337 7 жыл бұрын
Praying isn't going to get rid of the "cultural enrichment"
@JakeHockley
@JakeHockley 7 жыл бұрын
What do you mean by 'Cultural Enrichment'?
@SatansFire
@SatansFire 7 жыл бұрын
Why are you posting this on a Springtail culture video... Also fuck praying. Praying doesnt do you shit. Go donate money to the familys with dead children.
@BriansAquariums
@BriansAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
Springtail food ingredients please!!!
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 6 жыл бұрын
When I make some more I will certainly post a video about it
@BriansAquariums
@BriansAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
Mike Tytula Thanks!!!
@jonathanbacon8097
@jonathanbacon8097 7 жыл бұрын
When's the day in the life coming?
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
Might not be during may, it's hard to say
@juniorcrosby7666
@juniorcrosby7666 7 жыл бұрын
how to get springtails
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula 7 жыл бұрын
Depends where you live honestly
@Shetasen
@Shetasen 5 жыл бұрын
Suspend house plant soil, compost or check work bins, springtails float. I found mine in moss and under rocks where lots of pillbugs live.
@uomorana71
@uomorana71 6 жыл бұрын
uncooked rice
@MikeTytula
@MikeTytula Жыл бұрын
That works
@cowboyslippers818
@cowboyslippers818 7 жыл бұрын
How to make a
@russian-thaiorganization.9204
@russian-thaiorganization.9204 7 жыл бұрын
it looks like thousands of white walking sesame seeds! 😅😅😅
@jjvanwyk1957
@jjvanwyk1957 7 жыл бұрын
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