is there a special retailer for the plastic tubs needed for hydro/vermiponnics systems ?, so i no there b.p.a free e.c.t, i'm concerned they will contaminate the water e.c.t x
How deep can the gravel be for the grow bed? I am considering to place the worms in a 35 gallon plastic container (garbage can) with 3/4 size gravel that will have flowing water and added aeration (a biofilter for my aquaponics project). I worry that the worms may be crushed if the gravel is too deep. Can they live under water permanently if the water is well aerated? They will get fish excrement and plant droppings for nourishment.
@TheCompostGuy - So I watched another video of yours... I have one question: Does this prove red worms can live completely underwater? I'm imagining/designing my own vermiponics setup and really want to know if this is true. I'm trying to decide if I need a worm bin that's seperate from my plant bin. Thanks for any insights.
@adnauseam23 - I think it's safe to say that red worms can live basically underwater (or at least for extended periods) provided there is enough oxygen in that water. There are other advantages to keeping separate bins for the plants and the worms though, such as the hassle of trying to feed the worms with a bunch of plants growing in the system. My current (outdoor) system has both plants and worms.
@TheCompostGuy If you added a worm tower and fed them vegetable scraps you could easily keep them fed and let them distribute the extra nutrients to the plants in the grow bed.
@knave2 - There is likely more aeration in a system like this than in some regular "worm bins" (especially older ones in which the material has become compacted), and there was also a lot of food for the worms as well. Worm ARE pretty tolerant of low oxygen and low nutrition in general though.
Thanks for posting. My advise for the outdoor vermiponics system, build it somewhere is not too windy. Mine got destroyed by strong winds, just when I was about to put plants to test it. Till I don't get a stable place, I'll keep feeding the earthworms at home to produce castings. Good luck
your films are intersting and informative but your camera work sucks .Isnt it possible to put the camera on a stand and we get a more overall view of you and what youre doing, as upclose gravel shots are not so great
LOL - Yeah, my main thrust is of course the content, not the award-winning cinematography! :-). Usually I at least stay a bit more focused on one area while I talk - sorry about that.
yeah, its abit like watching a Hitchcock horror movie, and after a few minutes I feel giddy and like you have tried to manipulate my mind....lol
Please give us some shote where we can get the overall view, as I had no idea of what you were fidling about with, obvioulsy you did know, but we need to see more.
Actually I like to have the point of view of the one working. Plus ya know sometime it's hard to show all you want when you're alone with a camera lol!
All the vermicompost that ends up in between the gravel? In this case it will likely go to waste, since I'll need to wash the gravel at some point for re-use. Normally, a lot of that material will be used to fertilize the plants in the grow bed. Since I will keep my upcoming outdoor system running for a lot longer, it will be put to better use there. In this case, I'm definitely more bummed out about all the cocoons. It would simply take FAR too long to remove them
Looks like there's some actual gold in that gravel of yours (?) . . You should seriously consider panning for it. Worm castings and gold to boot!
0369A9630 7 months ago
is there a special retailer for the plastic tubs needed for hydro/vermiponnics systems ?, so i no there b.p.a free e.c.t, i'm concerned they will contaminate the water e.c.t x
racheljayne2404 7 months ago
How deep can the gravel be for the grow bed? I am considering to place the worms in a 35 gallon plastic container (garbage can) with 3/4 size gravel that will have flowing water and added aeration (a biofilter for my aquaponics project). I worry that the worms may be crushed if the gravel is too deep. Can they live under water permanently if the water is well aerated? They will get fish excrement and plant droppings for nourishment.
1234jeanneelliott 7 months ago
ZOIDBERG!
mumbleye 1 year ago
@TheCompostGuy - So I watched another video of yours... I have one question: Does this prove red worms can live completely underwater? I'm imagining/designing my own vermiponics setup and really want to know if this is true. I'm trying to decide if I need a worm bin that's seperate from my plant bin. Thanks for any insights.
adnauseam23 1 year ago
@adnauseam23 - I think it's safe to say that red worms can live basically underwater (or at least for extended periods) provided there is enough oxygen in that water. There are other advantages to keeping separate bins for the plants and the worms though, such as the hassle of trying to feed the worms with a bunch of plants growing in the system. My current (outdoor) system has both plants and worms.
TheCompostGuy 1 year ago
@TheCompostGuy If you added a worm tower and fed them vegetable scraps you could easily keep them fed and let them distribute the extra nutrients to the plants in the grow bed.
Zeclectic 1 year ago
@TheCompostGuy So .... you must feed the worms?
valdezorbust 2 months ago
Are the worms affected by limited aeration and nutrition?
knave2 1 year ago
@knave2 - There is likely more aeration in a system like this than in some regular "worm bins" (especially older ones in which the material has become compacted), and there was also a lot of food for the worms as well. Worm ARE pretty tolerant of low oxygen and low nutrition in general though.
TheCompostGuy 1 year ago
Thanks for posting. My advise for the outdoor vermiponics system, build it somewhere is not too windy. Mine got destroyed by strong winds, just when I was about to put plants to test it. Till I don't get a stable place, I'll keep feeding the earthworms at home to produce castings. Good luck
pachamamaireland 1 year ago
@pachamamaireland - thanks for the adice. I'll definitely keep that in mind with my upcoming outdoor system!
TheCompostGuy 1 year ago
your films are intersting and informative but your camera work sucks .Isnt it possible to put the camera on a stand and we get a more overall view of you and what youre doing, as upclose gravel shots are not so great
angloman1 1 year ago
LOL - Yeah, my main thrust is of course the content, not the award-winning cinematography! :-). Usually I at least stay a bit more focused on one area while I talk - sorry about that.
Anyway - thanks for the honest feedback.
TheCompostGuy 1 year ago
@TheCompostGuy
yeah, its abit like watching a Hitchcock horror movie, and after a few minutes I feel giddy and like you have tried to manipulate my mind....lol
Please give us some shote where we can get the overall view, as I had no idea of what you were fidling about with, obvioulsy you did know, but we need to see more.
angloman1 1 year ago
Actually I like to have the point of view of the one working. Plus ya know sometime it's hard to show all you want when you're alone with a camera lol!
jihadacadien 1 year ago
I'm just wondering what you do with all that vermi compost!?
jihadacadien 1 year ago
All the vermicompost that ends up in between the gravel? In this case it will likely go to waste, since I'll need to wash the gravel at some point for re-use. Normally, a lot of that material will be used to fertilize the plants in the grow bed. Since I will keep my upcoming outdoor system running for a lot longer, it will be put to better use there. In this case, I'm definitely more bummed out about all the cocoons. It would simply take FAR too long to remove them
TheCompostGuy 1 year ago
Thanks.
fatpius 1 year ago