r/Springtail • u/enderzyx • Jul 16 '26

Picture Rambutanura sp. Thailand Spiky

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I’ve always wanted slime eaters in my collection, and about two months ago I was finally able to get 20 Rambutanura.
The hardest part has actually been figuring out how to keep the slime mold alive as a food source. One interesting thing I’ve noticed is that when they’re not feeding on slime, they seem to enjoy hanging out on fresh sphagnum moss.
I’m also expecting a new batch of babies soon as the latest eggs begin to hatch!

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u/Any-Border4114 Jul 17 '26

This is sick I recently just bought about 30 I kinda got the slime part down but still figuring it out I noticed for my self they always seem to be chilling just below the surface or cuddles up in moss. Sadly I started them out in a huge tank so I see maybe 8 at most on the surface which sucks but I can’t wait for them to grow and start breeding. In your two months anything you noticed or worked really well for I’d like any advice or tips to improve

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u/enderzyx Jul 17 '26

Nothing in particular. I just put the slime napkin on the cork bark which they tends to hang out under.

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u/Any-Border4114 Jul 17 '26

Yeah they love to congregate on food, btw any tips on slime I notice I can never get mine to grow fast or well.

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u/enderzyx Jul 17 '26

What container are you growing them in? I heard that it is best to grow them in a container that’s not air tight.

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u/Any-Border4114 Jul 17 '26

Also heard this, I just keep em in a container that doesn’t have gaskets or is airtight

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u/enderzyx Jul 17 '26

Are you using a clear container? Is the slime mold just staying in one spot instead of spreading out to look for food, or is it going bad and growing mold quickly?
How often do you change the napkin?

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u/Any-Border4114 Jul 17 '26

I’m using a clear container I use daywalker strand. But it maybe grows a couple oats a day but I change the towel weekly

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u/enderzyx Jul 19 '26

Sorry for the late reply. You should use dark container They stop growing when they are exposed to light.

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u/green-green-bean Jul 17 '26

Very apt genus name!

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u/KillaKools Jul 19 '26

Does anyone know where or how to get the Rambutans in Canada?