Comments on: African Nightcrawlers the Super Red Worm http://wormcompostingblog.com/nightcrawlers/african-nightcrawlers-the-super-red-worm/ Helpful information on worm composting and vermiculture. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:53:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bruce http://wormcompostingblog.com/nightcrawlers/african-nightcrawlers-the-super-red-worm/comment-page-1/#comment-251 Bruce Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:01:13 +0000 http://wormcompostingblog.com/?p=40#comment-251 Vee, Sorry for the delay in getting back to you however had an issue of notifications on the comments left here.... catching up by viewing all manually... I can't guarantee that the African nightcrawlers won't get caught in the holes however it seems worms know when they can fit and when to back off for the most part. The African nightcrawler acts different first by not bunching up as the red wigglers do, but each wandering off on their own pretty much. The African's are probably one of the hardiest of the worms and can adapt well given time. Since I have not tried this, I cannot say for sure but do believe they would be fine in the can o worms setup. Bruce Vee,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you however had an issue of notifications on the comments left here…. catching up by viewing all manually…

I can’t guarantee that the African nightcrawlers won’t get caught in the holes however it seems worms know when they can fit and when to back off for the most part.

The African nightcrawler acts different first by not bunching up as the red wigglers do, but each wandering off on their own pretty much.

The African’s are probably one of the hardiest of the worms and can adapt well given time. Since I have not tried this, I cannot say for sure but do believe they would be fine in the can o worms setup.

Bruce

]]> By: vee http://wormcompostingblog.com/nightcrawlers/african-nightcrawlers-the-super-red-worm/comment-page-1/#comment-88 vee Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:03:12 +0000 http://wormcompostingblog.com/?p=40#comment-88 thanks Bruce for your reply, so i can use the can o worm composter with african nightcrawlers? does the african nightcrawler act the same as the red wiggler? i have several bins setup and the red wigglers go up and down through the little holes, i wasn't sure if the african nightcrawler would get stuck, do you think they would do well in a can o worm? Vee thanks Bruce for your reply, so i can use the can o worm composter with african nightcrawlers? does the african nightcrawler act the same as the red wiggler? i have several bins setup and the red wigglers go up and down through the little holes, i wasn’t sure if the african nightcrawler would get stuck, do you think they would do well in a can o worm? Vee

]]> By: Bruce http://wormcompostingblog.com/nightcrawlers/african-nightcrawlers-the-super-red-worm/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Bruce Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:06:28 +0000 http://wormcompostingblog.com/?p=40#comment-86 Vee, Hello and welcome :-) Can O Worms offers a variety of products, some called worms which are not really worms. Basically I believe they offer red wigglers bit not sure if any other composting worm. If you can keep the lid off for a bit till your worms adjust you could try Europeans or African nightcrawlers. Basically use a lot of shredded moist newspaper. They will adjust. especially the African nightcrawlers which love shredded newspaper. The red wiggler though does probably work best in the type of bin you are using since they stay put more. Bruce Vee,

Hello and welcome :-)

Can O Worms offers a variety of products, some called worms which are not really worms. Basically I believe they offer red wigglers bit not sure if any other composting worm.

If you can keep the lid off for a bit till your worms adjust you could try Europeans or African nightcrawlers. Basically use a lot of shredded moist newspaper. They will adjust. especially the African nightcrawlers which love shredded newspaper. The red wiggler though does probably work best in the type of bin you are using since they stay put more.

Bruce

]]> By: vee http://wormcompostingblog.com/nightcrawlers/african-nightcrawlers-the-super-red-worm/comment-page-1/#comment-85 vee Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:30:04 +0000 http://wormcompostingblog.com/?p=40#comment-85 I compost inside with my red wigglers in the worm factory, i've wanted to try a bigger worm to compost with but i can't decide which. I don't want a restless worm and i need a worm that fits in the tower type bins, maybe a can o worm, what do you think? I compost inside with my red wigglers in the worm factory, i’ve wanted to try a bigger worm to compost with but i can’t decide which. I don’t want a restless worm and i need a worm that fits in the tower type bins, maybe a can o worm, what do you think?

]]> By: Bruce http://wormcompostingblog.com/nightcrawlers/african-nightcrawlers-the-super-red-worm/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Bruce Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:16:13 +0000 http://wormcompostingblog.com/?p=40#comment-11 Dan I would not use the light strips as here you are talking about possible heat (depending on the bulbs used) and electricity on top of shredded paper and moisture. First, just to mention, the temperature referred to is the internal temperature of your worm bin not the external temperature. Depending on many factors, climate, where your bin is stored, outside, in a garage… One way if setup in a garage or shed is to duplicate what some large worm farms use on a smaller scale. Some will use copper tubing ran through the system and heat water which is pumped through the tubing. This can be accomplished easier for about $45.00 - $55.00 and be very effective. You will need a five gallon bucket with lid, an aquarium heater, and plastic tubing (12 feet or more depending on worm bin size), usually about 3/8” but dependent on the pump connector size, and a small pump, such as a pond pump. Basically make cuts for your heater, pump hose… in the lid of the five gallon bucket. Coil the tubing inside the five gallon bucket and have your heater placed in through the center of the lid to keep away from tubing. Run the other end of the tube back and forth through your worm bin, back to the 5 gallon bucket. Remember this is a closed loop system which keeps recirculating the water back and forth. You could also disperse a gallon of water by placing clean rocks on the bottom of the 5 gallon bucket as well as insulate the five gallon. The aquarium heater you purchase should be one with a thermostat so as to be able to regulate the temperature of your worm bin. Hope this helps. Bruce P.S. For top quality worms visit http://OrganicWormFarm.com/store - Free Shipping! Dan

I would not use the light strips as here you are talking about possible heat (depending on the bulbs used) and electricity on top of shredded paper and moisture.

First, just to mention, the temperature referred to is the internal temperature of your worm bin not the external temperature.

Depending on many factors, climate, where your bin is stored, outside, in a garage…

One way if setup in a garage or shed is to duplicate what some large worm farms use on a smaller scale. Some will use copper tubing ran through the system and heat water which is pumped through the tubing. This can be accomplished easier for about $45.00 – $55.00 and be very effective.

You will need a five gallon bucket with lid, an aquarium heater, and plastic tubing (12 feet or more depending on worm bin size), usually about 3/8” but dependent on the pump connector size, and a small pump, such as a pond pump.

Basically make cuts for your heater, pump hose… in the lid of the five gallon bucket. Coil the tubing inside the five gallon bucket and have your heater placed in through the center of the lid to keep away from tubing. Run the other end of the tube back and forth through your worm bin, back to the 5 gallon bucket. Remember this is a closed loop system which keeps recirculating the water back and forth.

You could also disperse a gallon of water by placing clean rocks on the bottom of the 5 gallon bucket as well as insulate the five gallon.

The aquarium heater you purchase should be one with a thermostat so as to be able to regulate the temperature of your worm bin.

Hope this helps.

Bruce

P.S. For top quality worms visit http://OrganicWormFarm.com/store – Free Shipping!

]]> By: Dan http://wormcompostingblog.com/nightcrawlers/african-nightcrawlers-the-super-red-worm/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Dan Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:39:56 +0000 http://wormcompostingblog.com/?p=40#comment-10 How do you keep the africans 75-80 in the winter? heat strip lights ? How do you keep the africans 75-80 in the winter? heat strip lights ?

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