Eisenia foetida

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red wigglers culture



Description

Eisenia foetida are a type of earthworm. Other common names include: redworms, brandling worms, "tiger worms", manure worms, and red wigglers.

Acceptability

Must be chopped for smaller fish.

Nutrients

unknown

Availability

It's available from aquarium stores, bait shops, or online.

Special Notes

As with giving your animals any live food, there is the risk of adding parasites and dieases to your tank.

Culturing

Culturing red wiglers is also a way to get rid of your kitchen scraps and get compost for your garden. It is called vermicomposting. There are special "worm bins" avalible or you may make one out of wood or a large plastic container. A popular book on the subject is "Worms Eat My Garbage" by Mary Appelhof.

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