[Guest]

Hey guys ,

I was just wondering about how long you should let your spring tail culture set after you first make it. I basically did the normal shoe box/ lump coal/ and yeast and veg. peals... and a hefty amount of "starter" springtails. Now how long does it take them to reproduce and all???? Its been a week... Should the charcoal be SWARMING with them?

 

[Arklier]

Not sure what the generation time is, but it's very short. But, it does take time to reach critical mass. I'd give them another week.

 

[Guest]

Yeah, I'd say at least another week maybe more.I have a culture that is about 1.5 months or so old and it has gone crazy.When you tip the containerso water is in one corner,do you see very tiny ones?
Mark