Ew! Millipedes!

[MAli]

I don't have much experience growing potted plants but I can tell you about the benefits inside my tanks where I grow my plants mounted. I use mainly springtails and isopods as my free janitorial service in my tanks. They consume any rotting/decaying plant matter and mold which is pretty common in newly set up enclosures. They are the main reason my tank smell very clean and refreshing even though it's basically a closed loop system. A few worms also help aerate your media and turn it into a valuable source of nutrients for your plants.

If there is enough interest here I can start another thread showing how I use and culture them as I do offer some for sale every now and then. I would highly recommend them and they are Harmless to you and your plants.

Hope that helps and sorry if I'm starting to hijack OP.
Cheers

[nenella]

Originally Posted by MAli

I don't have much experience growing potted plants but I can tell you about the benefits inside my tanks where I grow my plants mounted. I use mainly springtails and isopods as my free janitorial service in my tanks. They consume any rotting/decaying plant matter and mold which is pretty common in newly set up enclosures. They are the main reason my tank smell very clean and refreshing even though it's basically a closed loop system. A few worms also help aerate your media and turn it into a valuable source of nutrients for your plants.

If there is enough interest here I can start another thread showing how I use and culture them as I do offer some for sale every now and then. I would highly recommend them and they are Harmless to you and your plants.

Hope that helps and sorry if I'm starting to hijack OP.
Cheers

I don't consider a it a Real Hijack
Please do start a new thread it is an extremely interesting subject! ...