I found a small wine cooler for 100 bucks but might try that fridge first to save money
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I found a small wine cooler for 100 bucks but might try that fridge first to save money
Good luck! Try to get temps a bit higher than the fridge for the future.got my worms today. Too tired after a long day to try to separate dirt and worms, esp. as it was a good size bag so split what I got into 2 containers and added some greek yogurt. Containers have 1 vent hole in top so hope that works. They are in garage fridge so we'll see how they do.
If it doesn't work, I'll have to get a wine cooler. Wonder if I could just leave the door slightly open? But that would cost a lot more to run as the garage gets hot.Good luck! Try to get temps a bit higher than the fridge for the future.
Do you have somewhere that reaches around 70F in your house? You can try putting one there and the other in the fridge.If it doesn't work, I'll have to get a wine cooler. Wonder if I could just leave the door slightly open? But that would cost a lot more to run as the garage gets hot.
I live in central ca. House is always over 70. Even at night with doors open it is 70-74. They are at 50 right now. Prob. have to get a wine cooler... I'll check them after work todayDo you have somewhere that reaches around 70F in your house? You can try putting one there and the other in the fridge.
Yesterday I put a small amount of whiteworms in the fridge and they completely went to “sleep”. As soon as I took them out and it got warmer they started wiggling. The worms will not reproduce nor eat well in the fridge.
50F-68F is ideal according to this care sheet: https://cflas.org/2014/07/19/white-worm-care-sheet/
I thought refrigerators were kept at 40F? If it’s at 50F I would give it a try and see how quick they grow for you.I live in central ca. House is always over 70. Even at night with doors open it is 70-74. They are at 50 right now. Prob. have to get a wine cooler... I'll check them after work today
Normally yes but you can adjust most. This little cube which is ages old, is almost turned off and the warmest it goes if 50. I'll give it a go and hope it is not too cold.I thought refrigerators were kept at 40F? If it’s at 50F I would give it a try and see how quick they grow for you.
The worms will bundle up over each other. I use a plastic fork/spoon to scoop them up and dip the spoon in the tank.The yogurt has been Working well for my worms so far.
Whats the best way to harvest them for the fish?
Ah cool. I have noticed this from time to time !The worms will bundle up over each other. I use a plastic fork/spoon to scoop them up and dip the spoon in the tank.
Once your culture gets slightly more mature you will see this bundling up effect.
Is there a specific reasons for “low fat”? sorry if you have already answered this previouslyHere are my 3 cultures:
Note: I recently transferred them to a new container with soil + I feed a lot of fish in my display + quarantine tanks at least twice a day!
I find 3 containers are more than enough for my needs, but I always the option scale up as needed.
What I’m trying to say is that white worms are an extremely sustainable and very healthy food source. It contains living probiotics and I can feed the pickiest of fish with it! I’m never worried that I will run out since it reproduces faster than I can feed.
Here’s the exact yogurt I use:
It’s just whatever I eat, but I use whole fat if the other one is out of stock with the same results.Is there a specific reasons for “low fat”? sorry if you have already answered this previously
Change the yogurt after 3 days for best results. Changing is easy, open the worm container and the worms will bury into the dirt, leaving the yogurt free. It usually gets a little firm, so removing it is easy.How much and how often do you feed them? Once in a while the yogurt doesn’t all get eaten and gets nasty.
Also if I’m taking a week vacation is it enough to feed and leave them for the week?
thanks again!