CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Do red worms need light? (Why do red worms need light?)

1. How to breed red worms?

Step/Method 1

When breeding red worms, prepare a glass container, put the selected red worms into it, and then inject clean and sterile natural water. If you want to use tap water for breeding, it is best to expose the tap water to the sun for 2-3 days to remove the chlorine in it to prevent poor growth of the red worms.

Step/Method 2

Control light source

The growth of red worms cannot be separated from light. Lack of light source will cause the red worms to have difficulty breathing and suffocate to death. When breeding, it is best to hang a 5-watt light bulb above the container to provide the red worms with sufficient light, allowing them to breathe freely and grow healthily.

Step/Method 3

Water quality control

When breeding red worms, the water should be changed once a day to keep the water clean. In the process of changing the water, the red worms and the container should be cleaned to remove the mucus to avoid the breeding of bacteria. The breeding water depth should be controlled at about 3-5 cm, and the water level should be deepened at night to keep warm.

Step/Method 4

Feeding. Red worms mainly feed on organic debris in the soil, and they particularly like sweet and acidic baits. Poultry manure, domestic sewage, etc. are all their baits. In professional farms, rice bran, sawdust, sludge, pigeon manure and other raw materials are generally fermented to make feed. If it is a family farm, yeast powder can be soaked in water and fed. Feeding is also a key point in red worm production. Feeding in small amounts and multiple times can increase production. Generally, feeding is done once every 3-4 days, and 50 to 100 kilograms of manure is fed per mu each time. It is mixed with water and sprinkled throughout the pond. When feeding, pay attention to the amount of residual bait, and do not blindly feed more, so as to avoid excessive organic matter in the water body causing fermentation to produce toxic substances, affecting production.

2. What conditions are needed to breed red worms?

A: 1. Breeding conditions

1. Red worms prefer to live in micro-flowing fertile water, so this condition must be met during artificial breeding. Generally, in late spring and early autumn every year, it is the season when red worms reproduce in large numbers. At this time, red worms will float on the water surface, causing the water surface to be brown-red, and they need to be collected in containers.

2. If it is a small-scale breeding, you can take back the bottom silt and red worms together, put them in a glass container, and then use natural water for breeding. If you use tap water for breeding, you need to expose the tap water to the sun for 2-3 days first.

3. When raising fish, you need to change the water once a day, and take anti-cold measures when the temperature is low. You can cover the container with a red wet towel to keep it moist. The container needs to be large-diameter so that the red worms will float to the surface to breathe. If the container mouth is relatively small, they will easily die.

2. Control the light source. The light source is very important for breeding red worms, because red worms cannot live without light, so the lights must not be turned off at night. If there is no light source at night, the red worms will be too lazy to breathe and easily die. Generally, a 5-watt small bulb can be used as a light source at night.

3. Water quality control

1. The water depth should be 3-5cm. When breeding in spring, the water level can be slightly shallower during the day to increase the water temperature, and the water level can be appropriately deepened at night to help keep warm and prevent cold.

2. Red worms prefer micro-flow water environment. If the water flow is too strong, it will take away the nutrients and eggs on the culture medium. It will also consume a lot of the red worms' physical strength, which is not conducive to increasing production.

3. If the water flow is too small, it will not be conducive to the discharge of water and excrement, which will easily lead to deterioration of water quality and cause death. According to practical production, a water flow of 5-10 liters per second is the best water flow environment.

4. At the same time, red worms are sensitive to pesticides and harmful substances. Pay attention to this when managing water quality. Do not use water that has been sprayed with pesticides and industrial wastewater.

4. Feeding

1. Red worms mainly feed on organic debris in the soil and are very fond of sweet and sour bait. Poultry manure, domestic sewage, etc. are all baits for red worms. Generally, in professional farms, rice bran, sawdust, silt, pigeon manure and other raw materials are fermented to make feed. If it is a family farm, you can use yeast powder to soak in water and feed it.

2. Feeding is also a key point in red worm production. Feeding in small amounts and multiple times can increase production. Generally, feed once every 3-4 days, with 50-100kg of manure per mu each time. Mix it with water and sprinkle it throughout the pond.

3. When feeding, pay attention to the amount of leftover bait and do not feed too much blindly to prevent excessive organic matter in the water body, which will cause fermentation and produce toxic substances, affecting the production of red worms in the later stage.

3. What will happen if the lights are not turned on at night when breeding red worms?

May have trouble breathing

The light source is very important for breeding red worms, because red worms cannot live without light, so the lights must not be turned off at night. If there is no light source at night, the red worms will be too lazy to breathe and will easily die. During this period, you can use a 5-watt small bulb to provide light at night.

4. How to feed red worms, use them for fishing, and feed them to ornamental fish at home. Can anyone share some experience with me?

Prepare the culture container: It should not be too small. Generally, a water tank with a diameter of half a meter is enough. You can also use a larger water basin. If you have a ready-made pond, it is also perfect. The water depth should not be too deep. Half a meter of water is considered deep. The water quality should be relatively turbid. As the saying goes, clear water means no fish or worms. Light: Red worms have more requirements for light. Generally, they can be placed in the sun. However, the sun is very strong now. If the water temperature is too high, you need to add cold water or place it in a cool place.

5. How to raise red worms?

1. Prepare a suitable container

Before breeding red worms, you need to prepare a suitable container. The size of the container can be determined based on the number of red worms to be bred, the size of the location where they are placed, and other factors. Generally, glass or plastic containers can be used, and they must be watertight and have a large area in contact with the air.

2. Provide good water quality

Red worms are afraid of pungent smells. If you use tap water for breeding, we all know that tap water contains chlorine, which will affect the growth of red worms. Therefore, before using tap water, you need to expose it to the sun for a few days to eliminate chlorine and impurities. In rural areas, clean and clear river water or stream water can be used. Change the water every other day to keep the water quality good.

3. Keep the environment moist

The environment for raising red worms must be kept moist, and the breeding container must be placed in a cool place, or covered with a piece of cloth soaked in water.

4. Provide lighting conditions

Light source is a necessary condition for raising red worms. Provide continuous light source to maintain the life activities of the red worms. Remember not to place them in a dark room.

5. Clean and feed frequently

In the process of breeding red worms, it is necessary to clean the feeding utensils in time, keep the red worms clean, and pick out the dead red worms in time, because the dead red worms emit a strong pungent smell. A small amount of domestic red worms can be fed directly with glucose, usually a few milliliters, and fed 2-3 times a week. For large-scale red worm breeding, rice bran, sawdust, banana peels, sugarcane bagasse, sludge, pigeon manure, etc. can be fermented and made into nutrients for their absorption.

6. Do red worms need sunlight?

need

Red worms have high requirements for light. Generally, they can be placed in the sun. However, the sun is very strong now. If the water temperature is too high, you need to add cold water or place it in a cool place. Light is necessary for raising red worms. You cannot turn off the light at night. You can use a small light source (such as a 5w night light) at night. Because red worms are too lazy to breathe, they will die easily the next day if there is no light source.

7. What is the easiest way to raise red worms?

Step/Method 1

When breeding red worms, prepare a glass container, put the selected red worms into it, and then inject clean and sterile natural water. If you want to use tap water for breeding, it is best to expose the tap water to the sun for 2-3 days to remove the chlorine in it to prevent poor growth of the red worms.

Step/Method 2

Control light source

The growth of red worms cannot be separated from light. Lack of light source will cause the red worms to have difficulty breathing and suffocate to death. When breeding, it is best to hang a 5-watt light bulb above the container to provide the red worms with sufficient light, allowing them to breathe freely and grow healthily.

Step/Method 3

During the process of breeding red worms, the water quality should be changed once a day to keep the water clean. In the process of changing the water, the red worms and the container should be cleaned to remove the mucus to avoid the breeding of bacteria. The breeding water depth should be controlled at about 3-5 cm, and the water level should be deepened at night to keep warm.

Step/Method 4

Feeding. Red worms mainly feed on organic debris in the soil, and they particularly like sweet and acidic baits. Poultry manure, domestic sewage, etc. are all their baits. In professional farms, rice bran, sawdust, sludge, pigeon manure and other raw materials are generally fermented to make feed. If it is a family farm, yeast powder can be soaked in water and fed. Feeding is also a key point in red worm production. Feeding in small amounts and multiple times can increase production. Generally, feeding is done once every 3-4 days, and 50 to 100 kilograms of manure is fed per mu each time. It is mixed with water and sprinkled throughout the pond. When feeding, pay attention to the amount of residual bait, and do not blindly feed more, so as to avoid excessive organic matter in the water body causing fermentation to produce toxic substances, affecting production.

8. Why can’t red worms bask in the sun?

Red worms cannot be placed on the ground to bask in the sun. The main reason is that they are too small and they are only suitable for growing in water. If they are placed in the sun, they will be sunburned to death.