Reptile
Josh's Frogs Clean-Up Crew Cuisine Pellets (2.75 oz) — Microfauna Food
Product description
Designed to maintain a functioning bioactive cycle, these pellets are intended to keep springtails, isopods and other micro clean-up animals supplied so the vivarium ecosystem remains balanced. Regular placement of the food helps sustain the tiny decomposers that break down waste and contribute to substrate health.
The formula includes trace minerals not commonly available from substrates, supplying micronutrients that support microfauna vigor and reproduction. The product is packaged as a single 2.75 oz container of large, dense pellets that hold their shape until consumed.
Pellets serve as a discrete feeding station you can place anywhere in the enclosure—near hides, leaf litter, or under bark—so pets can investigate and feed on the microfauna if you want to observe natural feeding behavior. The visible surface changes (including fungal growth) can attract springtails and signal active consumption.
Application is straightforward: drop individual pellets where desired to avoid overfeeding and to control where microfauna gather. Because of the pellet size and firmness, you can position the food precisely without it dispersing throughout the tank.
In addition to this pellet formula, the manufacturer offers a range of companion products for captive invertebrates and feeder colonies, including other specialized feeds, supplements, and husbandry items to support establishing and maintaining live cultures.
Pros
- Supports bioactive vivarium cycles
- Contains trace minerals missing from substrate
- Large pellets allow precise placement
Cons
- Can develop surface mold (expected, may bother some owners)
- Risk of overfeeding if left unchecked
- Some individual isopods may ignore it
VerdictA convenient pellet feed that supports a living vivarium by giving micro-cleanup crews an accessible nutrient source. The trace minerals help microfauna populations thrive where substrate alone may fall short. Use sparingly and position pellets where collectors can reach them; many keepers report steady consumption, visible mold development that attracts springtails, and long-lasting portions.
Reviews
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Martha M Cordova 4/5
Springtails devour it
I like watching the surface develop mold — springtails go nuts for it. I've bought it more than once.
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vyeates409 5/5
Tiny crew thriving
Works well — my tiny clean-up crew is thriving on these.
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Jen MB 5/5
Feeds vivarium invertebrates effectively
These pellets let me feed my vivarium's invertebrates precisely so the microfauna stay healthy. I often spot isopods and springtails eating them.
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Victoria 5/5
Long-lasting and loved by isopods
My isopods adore them and a pellet lasts a long time.
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RW 5/5
Immediate feeding activity
Performing well so far!
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Joel 5/5
Effective food; helpful customer service
My cleanup colonies eat this eagerly, but only add quantities they can clear. Customer service from Josh's Frogs answered my queries promptly. Strongly recommended.
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Blue 5/5
Useful for establishing new colonies
I use it as extra food in established setups, but it's vital when starting a new vivarium — springtails and isopods need a food source to build a stable colony before you add frogs or other animals.
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Katiebeanx3 3/5
Didn't attract my isopods
Mixed results — seemed promising, but my isopods ignore it. They prefer zucchini in my tank.
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