{"product_id":"springtail-crimson-springtail-clay-substrate-media-deep-dish","title":"Springtail Crimson - Springtail Clay Substrate Media - Deep Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpringtail Crimson — Clay Substrate Media for Deep Dish Springtail Cultures (5-Count)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA proprietary clay blend fortified with a mineral complex, formulated for breeding most types of terrestrial springtails. Springtail Crimson creates our famous deep dish cultures — a thicker, denser layer than our shallow dish counterpart (Springtail Chocolate) — giving your springtails more room to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy keepers love Springtail Crimson:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for deep dish cultures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Spreads into a thicker, denser layer that supports larger, more productive springtail colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProprietary clay blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Fortified with a mineral complex suitable for breeding most terrestrial springtail species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible sizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— The 5-count can be stretched to 10–12 thinner cultures if you prefer shallow setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3x more clay than Springtail Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— More media per pack for serious bioactive keepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5-count dry clay mix (approx. 1.5–1.6 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1 cup of water to the bag of clay, then add 1\/8–1\/4 cup more as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal the zipper and agitate thoroughly — should reach a thick consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the bag along the corner to make a makeshift piping bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvenly distribute clay into each of your 5 cups, spreading with a gloved hand or tool (wooden shim, spoon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf media is too wet, wait a few hours and try again — it should spread easily and stay in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed the culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby adding adult springtails from another culture (no eggs in the clay)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep cultures moist by spraying lightly until clay glistens (about once every 1–2 weeks based on thickness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed springtails a small pinch of food each week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edart frog keepers, tarantula keepers, and anyone running bioactive vivariums that need a steady cleanup crew supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCups, lids, cultures, and food sold separately — or grab everything together in our Springtail Crimson Kits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FrogDaddy","offers":[{"title":"5 Count (1.5-1.6 lbs)","offer_id":53842978570559,"sku":"DRYFEDRSUPPSPRCRIM01","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Count (3.0-3.2 lbs)","offer_id":53842978603327,"sku":"DRYFEDRSUPPSPRCRIM02","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Count (6.0-6.4 lbs)","offer_id":53842978636095,"sku":"DRYFEDRSUPPSPRCRIM03","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 Count (12.0-12.8 lbs)","offer_id":53842978668863,"sku":"DRYFEDRSUPPSPRCRIM05","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulk 120 Count Clay (36-38.4 lbs)","offer_id":53842978701631,"sku":"DRYFEDRSUPPSPRCRIM06","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0a723cca-9c7a-47e7-bf9e-4934740ca552.png?v=1782140939","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/springtail-crimson-springtail-clay-substrate-media-deep-dish","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}