I didn't know much about worms. This made me realize that I can actually keep them. Every week I am buying a $10 little container of worms. I could have been more cost effective! Thank you for being amazing!
@sallygreimes65853 жыл бұрын
After keeping a worm bin for over 30 years.......let me give some things i have learned. They like to lay their eggs in the corn cobs. The baby red wigglers are white until an inch or more. If you have a moisture issue use some stove pellets to absorb it. It turns into sawdust and gives a softener to the castings. My bin was to keep kitchen trimmings into garden soil. They are super easy to care for and are very hardy. Yes, they are escape artists. Some tiny holes in the upper sides are good ventilation. My bin is outside so i need not worry near as much as those inside. The worms will reproduce in good management. If you know they eat well then they are safe to feed. As he says organic care is safest. They can get large if given enough feedings.
@limepiecherrypie41314 жыл бұрын
Can we see you use your freshwater test kit!? I’m confused on the numbers it need to be in and google gives way more info than needed. Thank you!!
@ricey244 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, this was EXTREMELY helpful!! I've had all the issues you mentioned; escapes, stinky moldy food, too moist, too dry, etc! They always arrive fat and juicy but I've never been able to keep them in that condition for a long period. Just had 500g of Dendrobena worms delivered couple of days ago so hopefully, with all this helpful advice, I can make them last 🤞.
@colinhamer65063 жыл бұрын
good advice I have a tip or 2 my grandad showed me how to do it he was into fly fishing the tub should not let light in or be kept in the dark or they will generally avoid the walls we made them from ply wood lined with polythene old grow bags and it's better with 2 or 3 lift off sections with mesh 8mm ish on the bottom of the lift off ones you can usually get all you need from the bottom layre without disturbing the top ones we kept this type frost free we also made one from 2 black bins sank into the ground so it was good in summer and winter I hope this inspires people to have a go any questions just ask I know a lot more and love learning and sharing tips from old folks
@SenkoTakagi4 жыл бұрын
I use coco coir (you can find them in small discs to large bricks). Soak in water to expand, add worms from breeder. Feed Purina/Mazuri worm chow. If the box starts smelling sour (over feeding [my toddler likes to help feed the worms and tends to add too much]) or you would like some nice soil for a plant, dump out the worms somewhere you can sift thru the dirt. Sift out worms (the worms are still good!) and add to freshly moisturized coco coir. Repeat whenever you want!
@carlacass17943 жыл бұрын
🤣 he said “keep the covers cornered!” I do that all the time!!
@freakyfishlady47952 жыл бұрын
Ty very useful info I use to work for a bait store we used a lot of wet peat moss in summer on top of our worm bens this was in TX to help keep them cool
@corianne39124 жыл бұрын
This has so much good information, thank you!!
@tomdoyle6030 Жыл бұрын
I'm guessing the white bugs are spring tails and are essential to any terrarium
@jeffparryncc17014 жыл бұрын
OOO i have a spare little tank...off I go.... here wormies...
@elliecarlton42294 жыл бұрын
Another excellent educational video! 🐛😊🌸
@mfi-cf7sp11 ай бұрын
still a helpful video for new owners!
@happyheartslee3 жыл бұрын
Maybe I missed it, but how often do I put the mash potatoes in? tq
@mrswiggles20124 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's how I keep my worms. I started out with 200 and its been great. I keep mine covered with wet paper towels and like a potato sack on top and they don't escape. How often do you feed your worms?
@N1S_Ghost4 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a pretty good one if I do say so myself, launched my website /online store and my eggs start to hatch out in about a week! I like the worm bins and I really should set up a huge one outside to feed all the little mouths. So I’m sure to be using a lot of what you brought up. My one question is how do you keep the Axolotl tanks all cool?? I know a lot of homes across the ponds don’t have central air? Are you running window ACs? Or do you have a central air system?
@JoyJoy19853 жыл бұрын
It's pretty cold here its not often out temperatures go above 20°c and if it does get warmer than that its not for long, a few weeks out of the year maybe. Regular water changes are usually enough to keep the tanks cool in warm weather or even rotating out frozen water bottles work too. But none of us use air-conditioning of any kind because its not cost effective when it will only be used a couple of times a year. Lol
@crysalyea981211 күн бұрын
How often do you feed the worms potatoes
@nicolecaux76744 жыл бұрын
Lots of pain. Got 2 teeth pulled. Swollen and pain but hope it is gone soon. Got my axies for my bday which was friday
@Xgemx20244 жыл бұрын
Yay my most favourite you tuber🤗💖🐡🦞 xxxxx
@banoonanamuns7844 жыл бұрын
franklins aquatics
@johnberry12043 жыл бұрын
How do you know the worms you buy don't have parasites etc
@amyh40323 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great advice! Where do you initially buy your breeder worms from to start them off?
@adrivan38112 жыл бұрын
How do I know if compost is safe to use? I have multi purpose compost at home but there is no information on the bag to help.
@lisaturner4813 Жыл бұрын
Can you use the coconut fiber soil or does it have to be garden soil thanx
@kelleydebettencourt21403 жыл бұрын
Where can I get that axolotl stuffie?!!!
@reaperslasherhaunts2714 Жыл бұрын
Frankie can i feed my axolotl red wigglers
@cressidamarchant24714 жыл бұрын
So cool! Where did u get those tubs?? My worms need an upgrade haha
@pumpkin7814 жыл бұрын
They appear to be bug tubs. You can find them usually in the kids section at your local market as they are great for catching butterfly's and other bugs
@ashleighparis78674 жыл бұрын
I am considering getting a baby axolotl and I was wondering if the set up is the same as housing an adult? Do I need to take it out when I clean or feed it? Every time I clean the tank do I need to do a water test? I've seen a lot of videos of babies in small containers and I can't do that because I have cats that go in my room. Is it ok to put a baby in a 10 gallon, will it still be able to get air properly? Do you still do the care sheet?
@meloinecatchpole39913 жыл бұрын
I’ve got an answer outer what doesn’t look very well I don’t know how they meant to look in the first place we only just got in from the fish shop we have two in the tank one seems to be growing and the other one doesn’t and they only got little tiny legs and I meant to have big legs
@jonathanschultz19003 ай бұрын
how much did u pay for them???
@eyadjamus71264 жыл бұрын
I asked the pet store I bought the worms from that exact question and they couldn't answer me.
@mairimcdonald884 жыл бұрын
what compost do you use as a lot seem to have fertiliser or other stuff added
@mairimcdonald884 жыл бұрын
would the coco fibre soil be safe?
@sallygreimes65853 жыл бұрын
I used stove pellets to absorb moisture in the bin. They are sawdust and water treated under high pressure to form the pellets. No chemicals and they keep a light texture to the castings. I had better luck with the pellets and they make great garden mulch. Cheap too.
@paigetaylorr54704 жыл бұрын
I really want to know if I can fill my axolotls tank with cold sink water or is there a limit to how cold there tank should be?
@thecouncilwilldecideyourfate4 жыл бұрын
Their water should be below 68 all the time
@paigetaylorr54704 жыл бұрын
Sneksrule - ok thx
@Natalie-ei3vp3 жыл бұрын
Make sure you're treating your tap water to get rid of chemicals! :)
@johnsidoti32154 жыл бұрын
well we 3D printed a housefor Meef the Axolotl :)
@ashleewilliams69014 жыл бұрын
different topic butttt : last night when i was feeding i realized that my axolotl has a cut and a bump on his lip. i think i also noticed some fungus looking cotton in his gills... ;( i immediately did a water change and he doesn’t show any sings of being stressed out... how should i care for fungus or the cut on his lip so he doesn’t get sick? what precautions should i be taking?
@cressidamarchant24714 жыл бұрын
Keep water cool and check your perameters! And daily tea baths should be good!
@ashleewilliams69014 жыл бұрын
Cressida Marchant thank you so much!!
@mairimcdonald884 жыл бұрын
There is other videos on illness i think he said a product called melefix was good
@user-lr6ou2tl2t3 жыл бұрын
How do we join the discord??
@umbras_arc3 жыл бұрын
What is a good brand of soil to use that is safe??
@lauracocroft31163 жыл бұрын
buy coco coir. It comes in bricks you have to rehydrate, but it's literally just pulverized coconut husks. super cheap too
@gaara1224 жыл бұрын
Van you catch the Worms your self from the ground outside
@sallygreimes65853 жыл бұрын
Most large nurseries sell red wigglers. They are 150 for $16. Big robust worms too fed all organic diet.