How to Raise Bloodworms? Key Points of Bloodworm Breeding Techniques for Fishing
SummaryContainer: Use a container with a large air-contact surface area to raise them, because bloodworms float up to the water surface and make movements similar to breathing. Density: The breeding density of bloodworms must not be too high, otherwise it easily causes bloodworm death. Water changes: Change the water once a day, and the bloodworms need to be placed in a cool place; bloodworms like to live in slow-flowing, nutrient-rich water. Light source: The light source cannot be turned off at night; if there is no light source, the bloodworms will easily die the next day. Feed: Fermented rice bran, banana peels, bagasse, etc.
Bloodworms are surely familiar to many people; they are a bait that many anglers like nowadays. Bloodworms have soft bodies, are relatively slender, and are bright red in color, which is how they got their name. The market price of bloodworms is high now, so there are also many people who want to breed them. But before breeding, what more people are probably concerned about is still the breeding techniques, right!
How to Raise Bloodworms for Fishing
1. Density. The density for raising worms must not be too high; if the density of stocked worms is too high, they easily die. I generally raise one to two liang in a 30 cm stainless steel basin, which is just the right density, with the water basically filled to the brim;
2. Water changes. The water must be changed once a day, and they should be placed in a cool place; if there is no cool place, place them on a windowsill on the shady side close to the window, so it can be a bit cooler. Generally there is a heater under the windowsill, and there is warmth below, so line the bottom of the basin with a foam board, which can insulate against the heat. The water for raising bloodworms is best left to sit for a day, so that the water temperature is close to the water temperature in the basin, and the worms are more likely to survive.
3. A light source is essential for raising bloodworms. The light source cannot be turned off at night either; at night a small light source (such as a 5w night light, etc.) can be used to shine on them. Because bloodworms are too lazy to breathe, if there is no light source, they easily die the next day.
Bloodworm Breeding Techniques
1. Bloodworms like to live in slow-flowing, nutrient-rich water. Late spring and early autumn each year are the season when bloodworms reproduce in large numbers. They float on the water surface, often turning the water surface brownish red, and this is an excellent opportunity for us to collect bloodworms.
2. When raising a small amount of bloodworms at home, pond sludge together with the bloodworms can be taken back and placed in a basin or glass container; it is best to soak them in river water. If tap water is used for breeding, the tap water should first be left in the sun for 2 to 3 days to remove bleaching powder and other substances. Change the water every other day. In winter, prevent freezing, and place a moist red cloth strip on the container to keep it damp.
3. It is most suitable to raise them in a container with a relatively large air-contact surface area, because bloodworms float up to the water surface and make movements similar to breathing, so if there are many of them, some may fail to get a spot and die.
4. There are specialized breeding farms; most of them use rice bran, sawdust, banana peels, bagasse, sludge, pigeon manure, etc., fermented to make breeding feed. For raising bloodworms at home, yeast powder soaked in water can be used for feeding, but the amount must be controlled.
How to Feed Bloodworms
Feeding is a relatively important part of the breeding process. Small amounts fed multiple times help achieve high yield. During the peak production period, feed about once every 3 days, each time applying 50-100 kg of manure fertilizer per mu, mixing it with water into a paste and splashing it over the whole pond. Water should be stopped half an hour before feeding until half an hour after feeding, to avoid loss of the manure fertilizer. Feeding should follow the principle of feeding more when the temperature is high and less when the temperature is low, and the feeding amount should also be adjusted according to the expected yield. Daily management should pay close attention to the amount of remaining feed in the field; never blindly feed more in order to obtain high yield. Too much organic matter accumulating in the field will instead produce a large amount of harmful substances through fermentation, inhibiting the growth and reproduction of the water worm larvae and seriously affecting the yield.
Harvesting and Overwintering of Bloodworms
When the number of bloodworms increases, they should be harvested promptly and dried in the sun. By late autumn and winter, the reproductive capacity of bloodworms is greatly weakened. When no bloodworm activity can be seen in the water vat, by no means pour out the water in the vat, because at this time they are all lurking among the green algae. The water vat can be placed in a sunny room or near a radiator. In spring, when the indoor temperature rises, the bloodworms come out and become active again. When the room temperature rises above 28°C, the bloodworms begin to reproduce in large numbers.
When breeding bloodworms, be sure to pay attention to factors such as density, water temperature, and light. Bloodworms like light, so whether it is day or night, they need light shining on them. When feeding bloodworms, the proportions of the mix must also be done well; only in this way can the healthy growth of bloodworms be ensured.