Does your microworm culture need light or warmth?

Question

Do you loose points when you ask questions? O well, but yea i just received my microworm culture in the mail, and i was wondering how you keep them alive and if they need anything to help 'em grow more.

Answer 1

Here's the site lil' mis copied her info from, good site and lots more info if you follow the link. Basically, room temperature is ok, warmer will grow faster and cooler slower. Protect the culture from getting below about 40 F though or it will start to die. Light is not needed.

http://mermaiden.net/Betta/mw.php

MM

Answer 2

To make them thrive & flourish you'll need a small tub, such as an old empty butter container. You will also need a medium to grow them in. I prefer to use instant oatmeal baby food. It is dry food flakes which require water added. Fill the tub with about 1/2 inch of food. Add enough water so it is not soupy, but also not thick and dry - somewhat like pea soup. It needs to be moist. Dump the contents of the culture pack on top, and sprinkle yeast on top of that. Baker's yeast is usually is sold with bread making supplies, and can be found in practically any grocery store. Normally you only need a small pinch, but you may want to add as much as 1/4 tablespoon the first time to help boost production. This really depends on how large your tub is though. Note that the yeast will cause extra moisture over the next few days, and you may need to add more dry culture medium to counter the moisture. Just cover the entire surface.

As mentioned, usually you will only need a pinch of yeast to refresh your worms when production drops. And you might have to spray (or drop, or pour - I prefer to use a spray bottle) a small amount of water on top to keep the culture medium at the consistancy, if needed. If you put a lid on, and leave the lid partially open, the excess water (formed from the yeast process) should be able to evaporate. If you keep the lid on tightly sometimes a lot of yeast will make the culture watery. You will have to use your best judgement on it.

Answer 3

light is good