CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Reproduction of bloodworms

1. Reproduction of bloodworms

The insect body is rich in nutrition, containing 1.4% dry matter; in the dry matter, the protein content is 41% to 62%, the fat is 2% to 8%, and the calories are 4 calories/gram. The chironomid larvae are of suitable size and good palatability; they are comprehensive in nutrition and can promote the growth and development of fish; they will not cause water pollution in the breeding pond; the chironomid larvae remaining in the breeding pond will not harm the breeding objects, because they ingest a large amount of organic debris in the water body and also have the function of purifying water quality. In particular, the larval stage of many economic aquatic animals uses chironomid larvae as their main natural bait. Therefore, it is of great significance to cultivate chironomid larvae in large quantities to cultivate the larvae of economic aquatic animals. There are about 5,000 known species of Chironomidae insects in the world, which are similar to common mosquitoes, but the main difference is that the antennae are densely covered with fine hairs, just like feathers. Another difference is that its mouth (stylet) has degenerated and does not have the function of sucking. Therefore, we can say that it will not bite people. Red worms also have a skill, that is, they can live in a relatively oxygen-deficient environment. Because it has hemoglobin in its body, that's why it is blood red. Chironomid larvae have become an important biological resource. It is widely distributed in various water bodies and in large numbers, and its biomass often accounts for 50% to 90% of the total benthic animals in the water. Bloodworms are an important part of the food chain in water bodies and are an excellent natural bait for many economic aquatic animals such as fish, shrimp, crabs, turtles, and tortoises. Chironomid larvae are rich in nutrients, with protein content accounting for 41% to 62% of dry matter and fat accounting for 2% to 8%.

2. How to breed red worms for fishing

It seems that you need to use a deep bucket, fill it with fertile soil and nutrients, and place it in a shaded and moist place.

3. How are red worms used for fishing bred?

This can be farmed. It's a kind of earthworm that lays eggs and has strong reproductive capacity.

Additional answer: The one who mentioned water earthworms, haha… don’t think that you can just search for red worms because they mentioned water earthworms. Have you ever seen water earthworms used for fishing? How can you fish if they don’t have thick hooks? The red earthworms used for fishing are not water earthworms!

For an introduction to water earthworms, please take a look at the information, which is the entry I helped to compile.

Water earthworms:

4. How do bloodworms reproduce?

Regardless of whether you are crazy or not, I should tell you that bloodworms are chironomid larvae... Generally, the ones you buy are all male. It is very simple to breed them. Just ensure the water quality and fertilizer and let them grow naturally, hatch and lay eggs. But be prepared to endure a room full of mosquitoes. And only in low-oxygen water will the larvae have a large amount of hemoglobin and appear red as shown above~