Ira Posted July 5, 2003 Report Share Posted July 5, 2003 I'm considering redoing my whiteworm culture that's in a 2'ish by 1'ish foam container. Basically just replacing all the dirt. Any suggestions on how to seperate the old dirt and the worms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted July 5, 2003 Report Share Posted July 5, 2003 Hi Ira, Tip the whole lot into a sieve, or a fine mesh bag (big fish net might do)... then place a strong light over the top of the medium. This will drive the worms through the medium and through the mesh into your new container. If you need to drive the worms to the surface, then place the container on a warm surface. This will drive them up. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted July 5, 2003 Report Share Posted July 5, 2003 Put the current container onto something warm to the touch (as Caryl says). The white-worms dislike the heat and all move to a big bunch at the top after 10-15 mins. Makes them easy to remove. The same thing can be done when you want to harvest some for feeding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 5, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2003 Hmmm, I might have to do that a bit at a time. The only thing I can think of big enough to put the container in is the bathtub, and I think it's far too well insulated for that to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted July 5, 2003 Report Share Posted July 5, 2003 Put the current container onto something warm to the touch (as Caryl says). Must have missed that... where is it ...? ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 5, 2003 Report Share Posted July 5, 2003 I was wondering myself. Must have been talking in my sleep perhaps? I didn't know I was so knowledgeable! Your experience must be catching Bill :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted July 5, 2003 Report Share Posted July 5, 2003 Recon Warren might have opened that extra bottle of wine he had stashed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted July 5, 2003 Report Share Posted July 5, 2003 Oops, can't read is all. :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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