Chuckie Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Hey guys, if you have mites in your grindal worm culture (whether soli or not), Dallas Morgan mentioned at the SKG meeting on saturday night that lime juice is supposed to help repel them, but has no effect on the worms. I haven't had a chance to try it but thought the info's still useful to you guys! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted April 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 I have all my grindals in soilless cultures now. I cannot speak highly enough of this method. I use either layers of (not soap impregnated) green scourers - No Frills brand is great - or layers of chux superwipes (or no-name brand equivalent) in a plastic lunchbox. I have also bought some needlepoint plastic and put that on top of the culture, with kitten kibble on top. It is so simple to then just rinse the worms from the surface into some water for distribution with a baster, around 24 hours later when they have swarmed all over the surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 i just found a starter culture that i won in the SSS raffle over a month ago on the fish shelf. Surprisingly they were still alive on the sponge in the sealed plastic bag! Tough things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted April 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 That's it Flip, I am sending the RSPCW around to your place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becki Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 heheh and I thought i was bad forgetting about the worms I won at the SSS raffle for 3 days!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettasbest Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 hello everyone, what is needlepoint plastic ? thanks, Julie :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 It's like a fine plastic lattice that is used in craft work (needle-point). It is used instead of sewing onto fabric - fairly hard plastic that has gaps that will allow thicker yarn (e.g. wool) to pass through. You can pick it up from most craft stores/spotlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 "Needlepoint plastic" = plastic canvas - about $3.50 for a sheet (10½" x 13½") with the largest holes (about 2mmx2mm) - the bit I had was brand named "Darice Plastic Canvas" on the sticker.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettasbest Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 thanks guys fishbites - i will keep a look out for that brand when my culture is mature enough to subculture are both of you currently using soil-less culture method as opposed to a soil based one? my culture is currently in a peat/shell grit mix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhong89 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I have a question about the soil-less method. Does that mean the culture medium is long lasting? Coz with the soil/ grit method you would have to change the medium every so often coz the medium turn acidic, does the green scrubs has that problems too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 I have a question about the soil-less method. Does that mean the culture medium is long lasting? Coz with the soil/ grit method you would have to change the medium every so often coz the medium turn acidic, does the green scrubs has that problems too? i second that question!! lol i hope this thread hasnt died! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenton Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hi all <Lookin g to refresh this topic as I want to sort out my own live food and Grindal seems like a good place to start (Daphnia are on the cards too). Would appreciate any advice from anyone still doing thier own cultures and any information on where I can get starter cultures from - LFS dont seem to carry it. Cheers BT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Nut Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Not sure if someone has starter/mature soil-less cultures available at the moment, but I have two soil-less grindal worm cultures and they are doing great. I just do daily feedings of dried cat food and siphon off/replace some of the water if it starts to get particularly stinky. Otherwise, I just keep the cultures in a cool place and that's about it for care. They have been going for ages now and I am about to seed a third because I have so many fry/juveniles. I think grindals are one of the easiest live foods to culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenton Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks Wild Nut - I haven't met someone-Lee yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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