Worms as Live Food?

[kavin2845]

hey guys i wanted to breed some type of worms for my fish, im gonna keep them in my house so i dont want it to smell bad, i was thinking of mealworms or waxworms what would be better, also any other types of worms you guys had success with i would like to know.

Thanks!

 

[kavin2845]

pictures would be helpful!

 

[Big Dave]

Go to a green earth store and pick up a pound of "red wigglers". I made an indoor compost unit out of a medium rubbernaid. Drill holes in the lid, fill it 3/4 full of nice dirt and add the worms. Feed them veggie table scraps(no meat). Your wife might balk at the idea but it doesn't smell at all. It will just smell like fresh dirt when you open the lid. Nothing healthier for a fish than earthworms. I feed my big fish "Dew worms" in the summer.

 

[Mount_Prion]

Big Dave's advice is great.

Mealworms are gross and stinky and not nearly as good for your fish. And waxworms are even less healthy and imo even grosser.

They also sell red wigglers at most large petstores (petco for example) for feeding to reptiles and fish, and you can use those to start a colony.

 

[xraycer]

Go to a green earth store and pick up a pound of "red wigglers". I made an indoor compost unit out of a medium rubbernaid. Drill holes in the lid, fill it 3/4 full of nice dirt and add the worms. Feed them veggie table scraps(no meat). Your wife might balk at the idea but it doesn't smell at all. It will just smell like fresh dirt when you open the lid. Nothing healthier for a fish than earthworms. I feed my big fish "Dew worms" in the summer.

Got one in my basement right now. No stinkiness and I've got plenty of fruit/veggie scraps to feed them with. Fish absolutely love 'em

 

[kavin2845]

Go to a green earth store and pick up a pound of "red wigglers". I made an indoor compost unit out of a medium rubbernaid. Drill holes in the lid, fill it 3/4 full of nice dirt and add the worms. Feed them veggie table scraps(no meat). Your wife might balk at the idea but it doesn't smell at all. It will just smell like fresh dirt when you open the lid. Nothing healthier for a fish than earthworms. I feed my big fish "Dew worms" in the summer.

Big Dave's advice is great.

Mealworms are gross and stinky and not nearly as good for your fish. And waxworms are even less healthy and imo even grosser.

They also sell red wigglers at most large petstores (petco for example) for feeding to reptiles and fish, and you can use those to start a colony.

Got one in my basement right now. No stinkiness and I've got plenty of fruit/veggie scraps to feed them with. Fish absolutely love 'em

How long do they take to reproduce, how much would i need in the beginning, and where could i get them?

 

[lp85253]

gotta believe you will like it , I am thinking about it myself

 

[MN_Rebel]

You need to know what species of red wigglers you are getting, not all red wiggler species are suitable for your fish. Apparently one of the species are toxic to most fishes/reptiles.

 

[HarleyK]

Never heard of different types

Eisenia fetida is what you want

I love my worm farm


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[dogofwar]

Red wigglers are awesome. I've been culturing them in a couple of nested rubbermaids in my garage for a few years.... and haven't bought frozen or live food since.

Here's a good overview: http://www.redwormcomposting.com/getting-started/

Best thing to do is to get a pound or so to start (either locally - check Craigslist - or from one of the online worm dealers. They reproduce rapidly in the summer (with warmth) and slower in cooler weather. Starting with a pound or so ensures that you'll always have a bunch.

Matt