Starting White worm and Grindal Worm Culture part 1

[RebelThunder]

Thanks for this video. I have a question though. For the dirt can I use the miracle-gro potting mix? thanks

[djrramsey]

@RebelThunder Miracle gro will work very nicely. I have used it for grindal worms, white worms and earthworms. I sometimes pick out the fertilizer BB sized piece, but I don't make any effort to get them. David

[TheDigitalDud]

man,your videos are the best worm culture videos on youtube

[Asianleful]

What if I don't have an existing culture?

[djrramsey]

@Asianleful You have to get a starter culture from someone else. Try local fish clubs or someone that keeps a lot of killifish. If there is an importer/exporter near you they may be able to get you a beginning culture.

[gyaros]

thanx a lot ramsey.

[gyaros]

hi could i use houmous ground for whiteworms?

which is the best ground?

[djrramsey]

@gyaros You want particle size from 1/16" to 1/2" like would be in a good potting soil. Do not want dust size particles, the worms need to be able to move around in the mix. Humus type compost should work fine.

[selenaroks]

what if you dont have white worms already and just have the soil and the container?

[MrBurtley]

wine cooler is key

[poojkhgf]

Thanks for the info - I had come across that misinformation more than once - so its feeding them junk food that makes them unhealthy LOL a bit like humans then.

[poojkhgf]

which are better for fish? I heard white worms are too fatty so not good to feed to much of?

[djrramsey]

@poojkhgf Grindal worms are a little larger that baby brine shrimp. White worms are more the size of bloodworms. So which is best depends on the size of the fish and their mouth. If you feed your white worms white bread and milk then not much nutrition. My feed of whole wheat bread, plain fat free yogurt and brewers yeast is a fantastic mix to have gut loaded. Certainly not going to be 'too fatty'. I have fed my fish white worms almost every day for years. No problems. David

[djrramsey]

white worms mid 50Fs, grindals room temp, for me that is high 60s F to high 70sF

[Lakshico]

What is the temperature?