Keeping Ragworm

[WolfyDave]

Just wondered if it is possible to keep ragworm alive for long periods of time?

Was thinking about using my fish tank with a couple of inches of sand in the bottom,then half filled with seawater and then run my airation pump. Would it work gents?

[eddie t]

I just keep mine in paper Dave change it every day thats all i do and they will keep for a week or 2.

If they are freshly dug put them in a bit of sea water just covering them.

[WolfyDave]

Thanks for that eddie, i just wondered if it was possible to keep them longterm just to cut down on wastage .

How about if i rigged up a tray with airated water running constantly through it?

[eddie t]

Thanks for that eddie, i just wondered if it was possible to keep them longterm just to cut down on wastage

Forgot to say keep them in a cool place shed or fridge

[WolfyDave]

Just i have an idea of making a holding tray to see how long they will last

[eddie t]

Cat litter tray thats all i use Dave with paper or water in the bottem.

[allancodfish]

keep them in just enough water so the worms backs are showing in a kat litter tray but must make sure the fridge is level and do not put too many in a tray and must be full worms will keep like this for over a month with no air stone

[allancodfish]

forgot to say change water every 3 days

[guest14]

keep them in just enough water so the worms backs are showing in a kat litter tray but must make sure the fridge is level and do not put too many in a tray and must be full worms will keep like this for over a month with no air stone

excellent info Alan,nice one :up22:

[WolfyDave]

Thanks for the info Allan. Very helpful indeed sir. So i dont need to have flowing water?

[eddie t]

No mate.

[WolfyDave]

if i half fill my fish tank with sea water and keep it airated with a pump and filter can i just use this water when the water in the tray needs changing?

[allancodfish]

you can if you want but i just keep mine in a 3 gallon drum in the fridge so its the same temp and when you need to change the water just give it a shake to put lots of air in but leaving the backs out of the water the worms get air that way as well

[eddie t]

Thats all i do Allan.

[WolfyDave]

Thanks for that gentlemen, that has cleared up a lot of questions. I just need a cat litter tray and some seawater  now.