New antkeeper Lasius Niger and springtails/isopods

[Baldin]

Hi there,

So I had a question about dirt before, but now I am on the question of benificial critters.

Question is: Should I get springtails and isopods or just one or the other?
I have done some reading and mostly find the advice to buy them from the store to be sure they dont bring threats into the colony,

Thanks in advance!
Baldin

[AM1C39]

You should only put the springtails in, the ants would eventually eat the isopods. You should only put them in when the colony gets big enough. And hear is a video on how to catch springtails: https://youtu.be/Zg0wKosxG34.

[Baldin]

Thanks for the quick reply!
I shouldnt fear that wild springtails bring in harmful stuff to the colony?

[AM1C39]

As long as they are springtails.