Springtail Culture
Springtails offer several advantages as a live food source for fish and reptiles. They are rich in protein and essential nutrients, making them a nutritious snack for small fish. Their small size and active behavior—floating on the water surface and darting across—attract top-dwelling fish, such as guppies, hatchet fish, and pencil fish, stimulating natural hunting and foraging behaviors. This promotes mental and physical stimulation, enhancing the overall well-being of the fish. Additionally, springtails are easy to culture in a terrarium or vivarium, providing a sustainable, self-replenishing food source that’s cost-effective and accessible.
- 150+ Springtails, 350+ Springtails
The springtails will be shipped on a mite-free clay substrate to ensure secure safe transport.
Springtail Culture
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Fully Indoor-Cultivated Live Cultures
At Aquabytes, our live cultures are grown in fully enclosed indoor facilities to ensure optimal purity and safety. This controlled environment keeps them completely pest-free and allows us to inoculate with single-species cultures only
Ordering and Shipping Information
Shipping Information
AQUABYTES only ships items domestically across Australia. Delivery of products will be sent out on Monday & Tuesday morning.
Order Cut-Off Times:
- Sunday 7pm (AEST) → Delivery on Monday
- Monday 7pm (AEST) → Delivery on Tuesday
Domestic Shipping (Australia): All Orders via Express Post (1–4 Business Days) with tracking ID.
IMPORTANT: Due to state restrictions, we do not ship live goods to NT and TAS. For WA orders, please contact us before placing an order- as restrictions, permits and inspection fees may apply.
Please note that delivery times are estimates according to Australia Post, delays beyond our control can occur.
Live goods
In the event of extreme heat or weather events between origin and destination, we may contact you to hold the order until the weather is suitable for shipping. Upon request we may send the order despite bad conditions, but this will void our DOA Policy. In events where extreme events happen despite our best efforts, DOA policy is still valid to claim.
It is recommended to have someone present at home or to send it to your work address to receive and check the live animals sooner.
PO Boxes are not suitable for receiving live animals, and cannot be covered by DOA policy.
Before purchase of Live Goods, take time to familiarise yourself with the DOA Policy and read the care guides to allow for an easier culture setup.
provide replacement goods, or a refund if live goods arrive dead. (Read DOA - Dead on Arrival policy)
Pickup and Local Delivery
We can arrange pickup and arrange local delivery across the Sydney region. Please email: info@buyaquabytes.com with your details.