Cleanup crew cultures

Cultures

Practical isopods and springtails for bioactive enclosures, culture bins, planted setups, moss projects, and keepers who want the right cleanup crew for the job.

Available focus

Choose by enclosure needs, care style, and risk level.

Fast cleanup crew

Powder Blues

A strong general cleanup crew culture. Powder blues are fast, active, hardy, and a good all-around option for many bioactive setups.

  • Great starter cleanup crew
  • Works well with springtails
  • Best with leaf litter and a moisture gradient
Color variety

Mixed Powders / Party Mix

Similar care to powder blues, but with more visual variety. A good fit for keepers who want an active cleanup crew with a little more color.

  • Active and easy to observe
  • Good for display value
  • Care is close to powder blue care
Bold feeders

Dairy Cows

Larger, bold, active isopods with a strong appetite. They can be excellent heavy cleanup workers, but they are more protein-hungry than some options.

  • High activity and visibility
  • Appreciate regular protein
  • Use caution with delicate molting animals
Atlantoscia floridana

Floridians

A humid, leaf-litter-loving culture with a natural, lower-profile look. These are listed by their Floridian / Atlantoscia floridana name so customers know exactly what culture they are viewing.

  • Good for humid microhabitats
  • Natural local look
  • Useful where quieter cleanup is preferred
Mold control

Tropical Springtails

Tiny bioactive helpers that support mold control, damp zones, and enclosure balance. Tropical springtails pair well with most isopod cultures.

  • Recommended with most bioactive setups
  • Especially useful in humid areas
  • Easy to seed into enclosures and bins
Classic isopods

Armadillidium vulgare / Roly-polies

A familiar, classic isopod option for keepers who like the slower, rounder, traditional roly-poly look.

  • Recognizable rounded body shape
  • More traditional display appeal
  • Best with balanced moisture and good leaf litter

Future projects

Possible additions from the Bayou Born culture room.

Coming soon / possible project

Native Millipedes

A possible future project using a placeholder photo of the species being considered. Availability is not promised yet, but this section is here so it can be updated once the exact name, care details, and culture status are confirmed.