Springtails with millipedes?

arachna-nono

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Can anyone think of any pros or cons to allowing springtails to live in my millipede containers? I'm surprised they have invaded them already, but I was wondering if there would be any actual benefit or if it could put my pedes at a disadvantage? Thanks!
 

KyuZo

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It'll work out fine. They are completely harmless. They may even benefit your tank by cutting down on the mites
 

arachna-nono

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It'll work out fine. They are completely harmless. They may even benefit your tank by cutting down on the mites
I haven't had any mites, yet. I have two containers.... one with 9 baby african giants (A. gigas), and one with 23 bumblebees (A. monilicornis). I'm more worried about the possibility of them damaging baby pedes. Of course, I feed the pedes, so I spose the springtails would have no reason to try and eat anything non-vegetation. I guess I sort of answered my own question with that! Thanks!
 

Stonefoot

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Springtails eat fungus growing in the tank as well as feces left by the millipede. The are good to have. Woodlouse (Isopods) are also good to have in your tank
 
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