Re: [Killietalk] Grindel Worm Question

[Barry Cooper <bjc3 at centurytel_net>]

Jack,

I have not compared these two methods, but I get huge yields of grindal 
worms using the poly pad method that is described in the library section 
on the web site. It does take about 3 weeks for the cultures to really 
take off. I have just set up new cultures, which after about 3 weeks are 
starting to produce useful quantities. My old cultures are slowing way 
down, and they've only been going for a couple of years! Dang.

Barry

Barry J. Cooper
Sweet Home, OR 97386



Killiefishjlh at aol_com wrote:
> I have a question about grindel worms.  I have been trying the  scouring pad 
> method and the worm farm method and have been having far more  production from 
> the worm farm method.  I put Magic Worm Bedding in the shoe  box, spray it 
> well with treated water, introduce the worms, lay in 6 -8  pieces of Purina 
> Kitten Chow, cover with a poly bag and put the lid on.   Then I place the box in a 
> plastic bag and close it with a bag clip to keep the  moisture in.
> With the scouring pad method, I start with start with a layer of Marineland  
> bonded filter pad, lay the green scouring pads with no additives on top, add  
> water to completely cover the filter pad, and wet down the scouring pads and 
> add  the worms and the kitten chow.  I cover with a poly bag and put the top  
> on.  No need for the plastic bag around the box as the box holds plenty of  
> moisture.  The scouring pad method is obviously easier because it does not  
> require an outside bag, but all other things being equal, I am getting  
> substantially less production from the scouring pad method than from the sealed  box/worm 
> bedding method.  I would be curious to hear from other fish  keepers who have 
> compared the two methods.  I am not working with the third  method, involving 
> combination of red wigglers and grindels on worm bedding, but  I know this is 
> an effective method also.  I would appreciate input on the  first two 
> methods.  Thanks,
>  
> Jack Heller
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