Springtail-Isopod Combo Package, By Critters Direct

Description: CRITTERS DIRECTSpringtails + IsopodsCombo-Package FOR LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE SEE BELOWIf your temperature is below 40o or above 85o F you must select the“Hold For Pickup” or "Exp. Hold For Pickup" shipping method in order to receive our Live Arrival Guarantee Key Features You'll receive 25+ Dwarf (White or Purple), 20+ Powder Blue, 10+ Dairy Cow, 10+ Orange, 10+ Zebra, 10+ Giant Canyon or 25+ Vulgare Isopods (depending on your order) PLUS our mixed seeding culture of Tropical White, Pink and Temperate springtails (combination of adults + juveniles) Isopods: Dwarf isopods are small. Dwarf Whites are 2-4 mm and Dwarf Purples are even smaller at 1-2 mm . Powder Blue, Dairy Cow, Zebra, Vulgare, Giant Canyon and Orange isopods are much bigger at 3-15 mm. Dwarf, Powder Blue, Dairy Cow, Orange and Giant Canyon isopods have softer bodies while Vulgares have a harder shell. All are crustaceans that serve both as tank janitors and as a supplemental food source for herps and invertebrates Their adaptability make them ideal for a wide variety of reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate habitat enclosures The diminutive size of the dwarfs make them a good choice in vivarium where larger isopods would otherwise be seen and eaten by its inhabitants Springtails: Springtails are soft-bodied micro-insects that feed on decomposing leaf litter, animal feces, and dead plant material making them an essential element for the overall health of your vivarium ecosystem Once established a springtail population will continue to reproduce on its own, while maintaining your habitat’s ecosystem and providing a steady supply of supplementary food for its inhabitants. Isopods Our isopods are cultured in a warm, moist mixture of sphagnum peat moss, oak leaves and oak bark They're raised on a diet of fresh vegetables, high protein fish flakes, and the rich organic substrate in which they are bred Our isopods are hand-picked and packaged the same day they're ordered so they will arrive at your door fresh and lively Dwarfs are packaged in 2 oz. deli cups filled with sphagnum peat and leaf litter while the larger species are packaged in 8 oz. deli cups filled with moist paper towels Isopods are omnivorous (eating both plants and animals) Both species do well at room temperature Isopods do however breed more prolifically at higher temperatures (mid 80's Fahrenheit) Keep isopods in warm, dark location out of direct sunlight Check food and water source every 2-3 days Feed culture fresh vegetables and high protein fish pellets Do not overfeed. Feed only when previous food has been completely devoured Springtails Springtails are micro-insects that feed on decomposing leaf litter, animal feces, and dead plant material making springtails an essential element for the overall health of your terrarium or vivarium ecosystem They’re also an important dietary supplement for dart frogs, small salamanders and newly metamorphosed amphibians of many kinds Once established a springtail population will continue to reproduce on its own, while maintaining your habitat’s ecosystem and providing a steady supply of food for your animals. Our seeding cultures are a minimum of 14 days old and are teaming with hundreds of active adults and juveniles They’re packaged in 8 oz food grade plastic containers that retain moisture necessary for fungi growth and springtail hydration Seeding cultures are comprised of an organic mixture of sphagnum peat moss Seeding cultures are ready to mix directly into desired habitat To seed habitat with seeding culture simply empty part or whole culture into habitat ShippingAll orders shipped USPSOrders ship Monday - ThursdayIf your local temps are below 40o F or above 85o F you must select our "Hold For Pickup" at the post office in order to receive our LIVE Arrival GuaranteeOrders received before 12:00 PM EST ship same dayHold for Pickup: Hold for Pickup is a USPS special service that delivers your package to the closest USPS facility to your address. When your package arrives you will receive notification from the USPS that your package has arrived and is available for pickup.Expedited Shipping: Package shipped USPS Priority Mail If there is a problem with your order please contact us via eBay within 24 hours for prompt resolution. We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction.

Price: 39.99 USD

Location: New Bern, North Carolina

End Time: 2024-01-31T13:17:21.000Z

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Springtail-Isopod Combo Package, By Critters Direct

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Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)

Brand: Critters Direct

Type: Vivariums

Animal: Microfauna

Price: 44.99 USD

Available Quantity: 10

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Springtail-Isopod Combo Package, By Critters Direct

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