So I think my soil critters were not the problem. I've caught a small number of gnats on the sticky traps but most of the life in the soil is non-harmful. My issue was low soil temps I think. My seeds did break soil but just sat there for 3 days doing nothing. I always use a heat mat and I like my soil to be 24º to 25º, which I thought it was, except my probe was under the pot instead of in the soil. I moved it last night and the soil was only 20º. Definitely not conducive to healthy seedlings. Adding to the problem is my dialled right-back LED providing almost no warmth to the leaves. So I assume there was no photosynthesis possible and no root exudates being produced. After adding heat (Soil 24º, Air 25º and Hum 70%) 12 hours later they are looking alive at least and I expect them to take a day or two to get going. I've only lost a few days on my two Forum Stompers but it's not ideal.
Time will tell. It's good to own my fuck ups as every one is a learning opportunity!
