Culturing Earthworms

[LadfromLondon]

Has anyone done it? Is it difficult? What size container do they need? Can they be gutloaded with fish flakes/pellets etc before feeding?

TIA

 

[BigManAquatics]

I only ever kept earthworms for fish bait. We would usually have a few 1 gallon buckets with the worms and a bunch of damp, shredded newspaper, or "Magic Worm" bedding, which was basically potting soil with worm food in it. No clue beyond that for purposes of feeding fish.

 

[LadfromLondon]

I only ever kept earthworms for fish bait. We would usually have a few 1 gallon buckets with the worms and a bunch of damp, shredded newspaper, or "Magic Worm" bedding, which was basically potting soil with worm food in it. No clue beyond that for purposes of feeding fish.

I’ve found it be to quite common amongst the larger puffer owners, I think it’s a weekly feed but certainly not a staple.

I’m thinking of getting a culture going for my future puffer, I’m just wondering what would be good to feed.

 

[BigManAquatics]

I’ve found it be to quite common amongst the larger puffer owners, I think it’s a weekly feed but certainly not a staple.

I’m thinking of getting a culture going for my future puffer, I’m just wondering what would be good to feed.

Depending on the puffer, snails could be a good thing. A lot of them need the crunchy of snail shails or oyster/clam shells to combat something, i can't remember if it is underbite/overbite/teeth overgrowth.

 

[LadfromLondon]

Depending on the puffer, snails could be a good thing. A lot of them need the crunchy of snail shails or oyster/clam shells to combat something, i can't remember if it is underbite/overbite/teeth overgrowth.

Yes snails are definitely on the agenda. Apple Snails have had their ban lifted recently in the UK, so I’m looking to get that culture going too.

It’s the beak that can become troublesome if overgrown Let’s hope it never gets to that!

 

[BigManAquatics]

Yes snails are definitely on the agenda. Apple Snails have had their ban lifted recently in the UK, so I’m looking to get that culture going too.

It’s the beak that can become troublesome if overgrown Let’s hope it never gets to that!

Yeah, i don't know a lot about puffers, but i really woukdn't mind one sometime, so i kind of read and watch stuff a bit here and there.

 

[LadfromLondon]

Yeah, i don't know a lot about puffers, but i really woukdn't mind one sometime, so i kind of read and watch stuff a bit here and there.

How about when I get him and make his thread, I’ll show you my puffer and you’ll show me your Betta’s

 

[wishuponafish]

I have a worm composting box but the composting worms I use (red wigglers) are pretty small and I don't want to dig through compost each time... I just buy nightcrawlers for my axolotl and fahaka and store them in the fridge, they last several weeks.

 

[LadfromLondon]

I have a worm composting box but the composting worms I use (red wigglers) are pretty small and I don't want to dig through compost each time... I just buy nightcrawlers for my axolotl and fahaka and store them in the fridge, they last several weeks.

What do you feed them?

 

[wishuponafish]

What do you feed them?

The compost worms? I dump all my vegetable scraps/skins, cardboard, plant trimmings, etc. in there.
I don't think the worms eat anything in the fridge, they kind of shut down and go to sleep.

 

[LadfromLondon]

The compost worms? I dump all my vegetable scraps/skins, cardboard, plant trimmings, etc. in there.
I don't think the worms eat anything in the fridge, they kind of shut down and go to sleep.

Thank you. I think vegetable scraps would be good for me for the worms. Could be a good way of gutloading them before I feed them off.

 

[pagoda]

I got one of these for my Axie.....worked pretty well too

Wormery Starter Kit | Compost Worms - Yorkshire Worms Ltd