CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How to keep red worms alive (How to keep red worms alive)

1. How to raise red worms?

If you just want to raise it casually, then I tell you, use this small fish tank, buy some live red worms, and if the weather is good and you are lucky, it can survive for ten days to half a month, or maybe even longer. Just look at its face, no need to read on.

If you want to raise it well and keep it for as long as possible, you can refer to this and discuss it together. First of all, it is not a goldfish, so this round goldfish tank is not suitable. It can be classified as a tropical fish. It is easy to get sick or inactive when the temperature is too low or too high, but it is not as demanding on temperature as ordinary tropical fish. If you are sure you want to raise it, go buy a square tank. It doesn’t need to be too big if you raise one (it is best to buy a finished tropical fish tank if possible). It only needs to be able to swim and turn around in it. If you have good hands-on skills and like to study, come and assemble it. If you are in the late stage of laziness, just use that tank and raise it like that. Playing with tropical fish tanks is a pit, so be careful, because once it dies, all these investments will be wasted, and continuing to buy and raise it is also a pit.

1 Filter (green frame) is optional. If you add it, you don't need to use a siphon to suck up the feces every day. It can also produce nitrifying bacteria to purify the water quality. It's okay if you don't want it. A small wall-mounted one costs about 20 yuan.

2. The heating rod (blue box) should be 16 to 25 degrees. This is necessary. If the temperature is not well controlled, it is easy to die. If you want to stay with it for a long time, you still have to strive for this. A 25W model is enough for a small tank, about 15 yuan

There are also claims online that Axolotls do not need temperature control, but I am skeptical.

First, the axolotl, also known as the Mexican axolotl, is a species unique to Mexico. As we all know, Mexico is a tropical country. I don't believe that an animal unique to tropical regions has no requirements for temperature.

Second, the cute hexagonal dinosaur is only a juvenile, okay? Can it really withstand all kinds of cold and temperature changes with its small and delicate skin? The merchant said that it doesn't need temperature control, which may mean that when it grows up, this hardened armor is certainly not afraid of ordinary low temperatures.

3. Oxygen pump (red frame) I think it is necessary. If you don't want to see it raising its head to the surface of the water to breathe, just buy one. It is not expensive. The most important thing is that the oxygen pump is very good for its "horns". With enough oxygen, the "horns" will be lush and beautiful. It costs about 15 to 20 yuan.

4. The lamp (yellow frame) is optional and can be replaced by a desk lamp

ps The prices are based on Taobao. After you buy these and install them, you can release the dinosaurs. First of all, you cannot use tap water directly, as there is chlorine in tap water. It is best to expose it to the sun for a day or two or leave it for a few days before use. You can also use rainwater or water from rivers and ponds, but there may be bacteria, so you have to control it yourself. The fish tank does not need to be too full, just three-fifths will be enough, and then you can change the water every three to five days or longer. Do not change all the water, just scoop out one-third and add one-third. When feeding red worms, be careful not to feed too many. It will be ugly and unhygienic if you cannot eat too much. Feed a few each time and then feed after they have eaten.

2. How to raise red worms at home?

To breed red worms, you can choose an open container with a large area exposed to air, then put fresh red worms in it and pour river water into the container to create a moist growth environment for the red worms. If the breeding time is long, the red worms should be cleaned regularly to clean the mucus they secrete.

How to breed red worms

1. Breeding environment

Red worms, also known as bloodworms, are the larvae of midges. They have a bright red epidermis and are worm-like. To breed red worms, you need to choose an open container with a large air contact area and a shallow depth, disinfect it, then put fresh red worms in it and add river water.

2. Clean regularly

During the growth process of red worms, they will secrete a kind of mucus, which will cause water pollution and deterioration. When breeding, the red worms and containers should be cleaned once a day to clean the mucus on the red worms and the inner wall of the container, and then replace with new river water for breeding.

3. Provide food

Red worms feed on humus in the soil and animal feces. When they are artificially bred, they can be provided with glucose solution or a solution made of yeast powder and water to supplement their nutrition. Red worms eat a lot, so they should be fed once a day to maintain their growth.

3. How to breed fishing red worms?

There is a fishing proverb that says: "Use earthworms in spring, noodles in summer, and red worms are the first choice in winter." In autumn and winter, the weather becomes cooler, which is a good time for fishing. Red worms are undoubtedly the first choice for seasonal bait. However, many people think that it is troublesome to buy red worms every time they go fishing. So, can we raise some red worms ourselves? Today we will learn how to raise red worms.

1. Red worm collection

Red worms like to live in fertile water with slow water flow, and the water depth is generally about 0.5 meters. Every year in late spring and early autumn, it is the season for red worms to reproduce in large numbers. Red worms float on the water surface, often making the water surface brown-red, and people can easily find them. Red worms can be collected all year round in southern my country, and they are easier to collect in spring and autumn. Before collecting, prepare the collection net and cover the net mouth with a layer of plastic green yarn. The mesh of the green yarn is just enough for the red worms to pass through. In this way, when collecting, it can prevent water plants and other debris from entering the net.

2. Container selection

It is best to use a container with a larger area in contact with the air, because the red worms will float to the water surface and make breathing-like movements, so if there are too many of them, some of them may not be able to compete for a position and die.

3. Change the water

When breeding a small number of bloodworms at home, you can take the river pond sludge together with the bloodworms and put them in a basin or glass container. It is best to soak them with river water. If you use tap water for breeding, you should dry the tap water for 2 to 3 days in advance to remove impurities. Change the water every other day.

4. Rinse

First, you need to wash the basin. Every time you change the water, after pouring the insects into the sieve, you need to clean the basin with clean water. At this time, there will be some sticky mucus on the basin, which makes it sticky. Wash all of this off and rinse the basin clean. Second, you need to wash the insects. Take some water from the basin and rinse the insects in the sieve with water to wash off the mucus and dirt on the insects.

5. Feeding

Specialized farms mostly ferment rice bran, sawdust, banana peels, bagasse, sludge, pigeon droppings, etc. to make feed. For home-breeding red worms, you can feed them with yeast powder soaked in water, but the amount must be controlled.

6. Harvesting and storage

When the number of red worms increases, they should be collected in time and dried for storage. You can wash the red worms and put them in a wet cloth, then put them in a clean disposable lunch box and put them in a dark and ventilated place at home (shady balcony). Basically, you can take them out every one or two days to rinse them with water and sieve out dead worms, and you can keep them for a month or so.

Many anglers like to use blood worms as bait. Instead of buying bait every time, it is better to raise some at home and use them whenever you want to go fishing.

4. How to raise red worms?

To raise red worms, you must first collect them and then prepare the breeding containers. During the breeding process, you must do a good job of water quality management, light source control, feed feeding, etc. When the number of red worms increases, you must harvest them in time and dry them.

1. Red worm collection

Red worms like to live in fertile water with slow flow. Late spring and early autumn every year is the season when red worms reproduce in large numbers. They float on the water surface, often making the water surface brown-red. This is a great opportunity for us to collect red worms.

2. Cultivation vessels

When raising a small amount of bloodworms at home, you can take the river pond sludge together with the bloodworms and put them in a basin or glass container. It is best to soak them in river water. If you use tap water for breeding, you should dry the tap water for 2 to 3 days in advance to remove bleach and other substances. Change the water every other day. In winter, you need to prevent freezing and put a wet red cloth on the container to keep it moist. It is best to use a container with a large area of ​​contact with air, because the bloodworms will float to the surface of the water and have a breathing-like movement, so if there are a lot of them, some of them may not be able to compete for a position and die.

3. Light source control

A light source is necessary for raising red worms, and the light source cannot be turned off at night. You can use a small light source (such as a 5-watt night light, etc.) at night, because red worms are too lazy to breathe, and if there is no light source, they will easily die the next day.

4. Feeding

Most large-scale professional red worm farms use rice bran, sawdust, banana peels, bagasse, sludge, pigeon manure, etc. to ferment and make them into breeding feed. Home-based red worm breeding can use yeast powder soaked in water to feed, but the amount must be controlled.

5. Harvest and Overwintering

When the number of red worms increases, they should be collected and dried in time. In late autumn and winter, the reproduction capacity of red worms is greatly weakened. When you can't see the red worms in the water tank, don't pour out the water in the tank, because they are hiding in the green algae. You can put the water tank in a sunny room or near the radiator. In spring, when the indoor temperature rises, the red worms come out again. When the room temperature rises above 28℃, the red worms begin to reproduce in large numbers.

5. How to raise red worms at home?

1. Breeding environment

Red worms, also known as bloodworms, are the larvae of midges. They have a bright red epidermis and are worm-like. To breed red worms, you need to choose an open container with a large air contact area and a shallow depth, disinfect it, then put fresh red worms in it and add river water.

2. Clean regularly

During the growth process of red worms, they will secrete a kind of mucus, which will cause water pollution and deterioration. When breeding, the red worms and containers should be cleaned once a day to clean the mucus on the red worms and the inner wall of the container, and then replace with new river water for breeding.

3. Provide food

Red worms feed on humus in the soil and animal feces. When they are artificially bred, they can be provided with glucose solution or a solution made of yeast powder and water to supplement their nutrition. Red worms eat a lot, so they should be fed once a day to maintain their growth.

6. How much water is needed to prevent red worms from dying?

Red worms will basically not drown if they are kept in water because they live in water themselves.

20 cm for deep water

However, if the water used to cultivate them is not appropriate, they may drown or die for other reasons. For example, water depth is an important factor. When cultivating red worms, the water should not be too deep. The depth of the breeding pond should be about 20 cm, and a few centimeters is enough for domestic breeding. In addition, water quality and dissolved oxygen content are also very important. Therefore, not changing the water for a long time will also lead to the death of red worms.

7. Are red worms easy to raise?

Yes, bloodworms, also known as "water fleas" and "water earthworms", are commonly known as "worm fish". People who love goldfish often feed goldfish with bloodworms to make them grow faster. Bloodworms are the best bait for fish, containing high protein, and are also one of the popular foods on foreign tables in recent years, comparable to snails. Bloodworms are neither fish nor insects. They are a type of plankton that lives in fresh water and often jumps in the water.

How to raise red worms:

1. Red worms like to live in fertile water with slow flow. Late spring and early autumn every year is the season when red worms reproduce in large numbers. They float on the water surface, often making the water surface brown-red. This is a great opportunity for us to collect red worms.

2. When raising a small amount of bloodworms at home, you can take the river pond sludge together with the bloodworms and put them in a basin or glass container. It is best to soak them with river water. If you use tap water for breeding, you should dry the tap water for 2 to 3 days in advance to remove bleach and other substances. Change the water every other day. In winter, you need to prevent freezing and put a wet red cloth on the container to keep it moist.

3. It is best to use a container with a larger area in contact with the air, because the red worms will float to the surface of the water and make breathing-like movements, so if there are too many of them, some of them may not be able to compete for a position and die.

4. Light source is necessary for raising red worms. The light source cannot be turned off at night. You can use a small light source (such as a 5w night light, etc.) at night. Because red worms are too lazy to breathe, if there is no light source, they will die easily the next day.

5. There are specialized breeding farms, most of which ferment rice bran, sawdust, banana peels, bagasse, sludge, pigeon droppings, etc. to make breeding feed. For home breeding of red worms, you can use yeast powder soaked in water to feed them, but the amount must be controlled.

6. When the number of red worms increases, they should be collected and dried in time. In late autumn and winter, the reproduction capacity of red worms is greatly reduced. In winter, when the red worms are not seen in the water tank, do not pour out the water in the tank, because they are hiding in the green algae. We can put the water tank in a sunny room or near the radiator. In spring, when the indoor temperature rises, the red worms come out again. When the room temperature rises to above 28℃, the red worms begin to reproduce in large numbers.

8. Can I raise red worms myself?

Of course you can, living in river and pond sludge, the water must be kept flowing and clean.