How to Breed Nightcrawlers for Fishing & Composting?
Mark E.
π How to Breed Nightcrawlers for Fishing & Composting
Since nightcrawlers prefer deep, loose environments, you may have better success breeding them in a separate, deeper bin instead of stacking them above your red wigglers in the Worm Factory 360. Hereβs how you can do it right!
π¦ Best Bin Setup for Breeding Nightcrawlers
β Choose a Deep Bin
A 10β20-gallon plastic tote with a tight lid (to prevent escape).
Drill small air holes on the sides & lid for ventilation.
Depth of at least 12β18 inches for burrowing space.
β Bedding Material (Loose & Moist)
Shredded cardboard & newspaper (moistened but not soaking).
Aged compost, coconut coir, or peat moss for a soft, loose texture.
Crushed eggshells (adds calcium & helps with pH balance).
β Ideal Conditions
Temperature:50β70Β°F (10β21Β°C) (cooler than red wigglers prefer).
Moisture: Bedding should feel like a damp sponge.
Dark Location: Keep in a cool, dark spot (basement, closet, garage).
π What to Feed Nightcrawlers for Growth & Breeding