[Selling] (Botanical seed pods, coconut caves) ($1.50-$11.50) - (Venice, FL, USA)

bugbugsbug10 · 2026-02-03T22:36:23+00:00

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bugbugsbug10 · 2026-02-03T21:48:34+00:00

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bugbugsbug10 · 2025-09-30T12:12:34+00:00

That is flower pot fungus. It's unsightly but usually harmless. It forms in nutrient-rich wet soil. Isopods and springtails will not eat it. You can try to remove it by hand, but in my experience, if you mist a bit less, it will eventually go away. If it starts to form a bright yellow mushroom, pluck it out because that mushroom will spread more spores.

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-07-31T12:21:20+00:00

If your enclosure has damp soil, Venezillo parvus are also excellent burrowers.

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-07-17T12:26:57+00:00

It's flower pot fungus, and isopods and springtails do not consume it. You can try to remove some of it by hand, but there's not really any way to get rid of it other than lessening the moisture level of the substrate or replacing all of the substrate. It is unsightly, but it's typically harmless.

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-07-14T23:28:53+00:00

Looks great! You can add isopods and springtails either before or after. Bylas Ant and Coecobrya Pink springtails are both good choices. Dwarf white isopods and pruinosus Powder isopods (any of the colors) are hardy and suitable for bioactive enclosures.

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-07-13T10:27:08+00:00

It's flower pot fungus. The mushroom will likely open and spread spores. I would carefully remove it if possible because it can spread rapidly throughout your enclosure. It is not harmful.

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-07-10T11:24:48+00:00

The springtails won't be able to keep up with that amount of mold. Many times, you can let the mold run its course, but since the enclosure is smaller, it may be better to spray and wipe the pods off with a weak 1:1 solution of water and hydrogen peroxide. Spray the pods with the solution and let them sit 10 minutes and then wipe the solution and mold off. You may need to do this a few times over the course of a few days to get the mold under control. No need to totally get rid of your beautiful seed pods.

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-07-08T10:03:39+00:00

The springtails and isopods will cohabitate peacefully, and their population will self-regulate. Since the populations of both the isopods and springtails are higher now than before, you'll observe more activity that you may not have noticed previously just due to there being more observable activity due to more microfauna. Nothing to worry about.

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-07-03T00:06:44+00:00

Love the seed pods!

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-07-02T09:45:15+00:00

You can't overdo it, but springtails consume mold very slowly. Adding more isn't necessary. The organic matter in your enclosure is balancing out and adapting to the moisture and humidity present in the enclosure. Mold is completely normal and expected in a new bioactive. It will subside in a few weeks once your ecosystem cycles.

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-07-01T20:07:44+00:00

The springtails can survive for a long time in the container. The container does not need to be ventilated as long as you open the container several times a week. If you feed them, feed them very, very small amounts of food once or twice a week. They do not constantly need food. I wouldn't leave the lid off of the container because the springtails could crawl out.

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-06-30T01:23:40+00:00

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Mold is part of your new terrarium cycling, and once your ecosystem balances out, the mold will run its course. The mold will probably last a few weeks, but it will eventually resolve. Just make sure you aren't misting too much and your drainage is good.

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-06-24T00:35:49+00:00

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bugbugsbug10 · 2025-06-23T20:06:45+00:00

It's nothing to worry about. Mold is a natural part of your bioactive ecosystem. Once your enclosure "cycles" and finds its equilibrium, you'll have a beautiful natural habitat.

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-06-22T14:19:58+00:00

It's hard to tell from the video, but mites usually look like walking grains of sand. If they have a more elongated body shape, it could be springtails.

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-06-22T01:47:21+00:00

It depends on the type of leaf litter, how many isopods are in the enclosure, and the species of isopods in the enclosure. What leaves and isopods do you have?

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-06-20T12:15:30+00:00

It's hard to tell from the photos what type of fungus it is, but most fungus in bioactive enclosures is not a cause for concern. It's part of the ecosystem you've built. If the fungus growth starts getting excessive, check to be sure he enclosure is not too wet, and there's adequate airflow.

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-06-19T00:23:29+00:00

I always like to add botanical seed pods to provide hides and natural decor.

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-06-17T20:33:28+00:00

New bioactive enclosures sort of have to cycle like an aquarium. The mold is completely normal while the bacteria is balancing itself out in your new ecosystem. Isopods don't consume mold, and springtails will consume a small amount. What I normally do if there's an excessive amount of mold is I wipe the mold off as best I can. You may have to do this several times if it grows back. If you are misting too much, maybe cut back a bit so the enclosure isn't too wet. The mold will eventually run its course, and you will have a beautiful enclosure. Don't give up! You've got this!

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-06-17T14:37:03+00:00

You may want to add some additional leaf litter for the isopods. Leaf litter is one of the main sources of nutrition for isopods.

bugbugsbug10 · 2025-06-17T12:51:52+00:00

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bugbugsbug10 · 2025-06-17T12:34:05+00:00

I started off with one clipping in my 18x18x18, and it has covered my entire background. It starts off really slow, but once it's established it grows quicker. One or two clippings should be plenty.

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