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sephuk · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:47 pm Post subject: white bugs in eco earth??

Hi, Ive done a search thru the forums but haven't found much on this,

Ive just moved over to Eco earth, its been in The Viv around 2 weeks and when i take pots of food out theres tiny white bugs around the pots any body else have this and know what these bugs are??

Ive used Eco earth twice now and got the same bug prob

MJ · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:52 pm Post subject:

Sound like springtails completely harmless and actually do the vivarium good by eating any mold that might/will appear Cool

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sephuk · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:58 pm Post subject:

just found this;

15. There are little white bugs in my tank, what are they and is it bad for my animal?
Usually the little white bugs that people see crawling around in their amphibian or reptile tank are harmless springtails. These tiny insects get their name from their ability to use their back end like a spring and leap into the air. They pose no threat to amphibians or reptiles and feed on decaying matter and fungi. They are, however, a sign that the substrate in the cage may need to be changed or has become waterlogged. Springtails usually only show up when there is an excess amount of waste to feed on. They can be beneficial when introduced into living terrariums and will help to break down waste that is produced.

sounds like it! Very Happy

MJ · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:02 pm Post subject:

It wont be bad after 2 weeks mate Laughing

let them be in there and maybe add some pothos into the viv to help with the clean up and such Cool

take cuttings of it ur just use the smaller ones and remove the pot Smile

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MJ · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:27 am Post subject:

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Stuart · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:39 pm Post subject:

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MJ · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:53 pm Post subject:

That's because I am still waiting on some stuff for the site things are being worked around still like a proper shopping cart I can integrate with paypal easily Laughing

There's a contact us on every page as well I've sent out a huge amount of stuff this way man it's pretty easy and you get a personal touch rather than a thanks for your order! type deal Wink

Marc does some really nice stuff but pothos is something I normally throw in for free with a plant order since it grows like a weed
Wink

Hope you do well with your order Smile

Let me know if you need any help with your plants etc I'm more than willing to help Very Happy

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