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Archit

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I'm running low on my worm population, and will be ordering some in the next 3-4 days.

Anyone interested in a pooled order?

I'll be getting them from California Blackworm Co. (aquaticfoods.com)

Pickup will be in Wakefield, MA.

Thanks,

- Archit

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Wow, great idea for a group buy. The price really comes down in bulk. Put me in for 1/4 pound. I'll give these a go.

We won't know the price until we have the total poundage.

Example...If I buy 1/4# on my own it's $36. If the group ends up at total of 2 pounds for $70, then my 1/4# will cost me $8.75.
 
sweet! :) I'm planning to place the order on Sunday night, and I believe they should be here on Tuesday (as long as it's not too hot .. sometimes they don't ship the worms if it's going to be too hot). Does Tuesday pick up work for everyone? Or does a different day work better?

Can everyone please post here the quantity that you'd be interested in getting? that way I can tally everyone's order and place the order accordingly.

Also, unless I know you, I would require the payment before I place the order via PayPal (you'll be responsible for the PayPal fees).

Thanks!

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I had a couple of inquiries about the caring of the worms, so I figured I'd post this link:

http://aquaticfoods.com/BlackwormCareM.html

Here is what I have been doing daily (not saying my method is perfect, but has worked for me so far):

Storing
--- I use a large tupperware -- key thing is the largest length x width container you can find, the better. Ideally you don't want the worms to be "too much" on top of each other. I had a few casualties when I had 1lb of worms in my container because there was literally 1" thick layer of worms which, I don't think they appreciated as much.
--- Rinse/fill the container with chilled filtered water; just enough water so that it is 1/4"-1/2" max above the "worm line"

Preparations
--- RODI water in the fridge where the worms are, so the water is nice and cool.

Time of Feeding
--- Take out the worms and the RODI water, and walk to the sink
--- Pour some RODI water to stir up the "crap" ... so to speak
--- Pour out as much water as possible
--- Pour more chilled RODI water -- enough so that the water level is no more than 1/4" - 1/2" higher than where the worms are
--- Use a fork (or whatever utensil you prefer) to take out as many worms as you'd like to feed, put the rest of the worms and refilled RODI water container back in the fridge
--- <OPTIONAL> Feel free to cut the worms into smaller pieces if you're concerned about our fish not eating them. Initially my smaller anthias (ventralis) weren't touching them -- I started cutting them up, and they started eating them. Now they eat worms 2x their size :)
--- Feed the fish and enjoy the show! :)

Hope this helps!

- Archit
 
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Just to add everyone's order up, so far we have:

Archit: 1/2lb
Badpapi: 1/2lb
choff: 1/4lb
charged45: 1/4lb

reefstarter: ?


Anyone else want to hop on the worm-wagon? :)

- Archit
 
I'm placing the order tonight -- should be here on Tuesday.

I'll be placing the order for 1.5lbs for $58.99

So:

Archit: $19.66
Badpapi: $19.66
choff: $9.83
charged45: $9.83

Can you guys (except for Bill) please send me the payment via PayPal at [email protected]? Please note that I am not responsible for PayPal fees as I'm not making anything on this -- so please make the payment accordingly.

thanks,

- Archit

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sory archit if you haven't place theorder please count me out .
if you did I will paypal you tonite and you can give my share to the others .let me know.
I got jam at work and I wont be able to go get it til the end of the week .
my apologies . again if you did the order text me . 781-234-4021.
 
sory archit if you haven't place theorder please count me out .
if you did I will paypal you tonite and you can give my share to the others .let me know.
I got jam at work and I wont be able to go get it til the end of the week .
my apologies . again if you did the order text me . 781-234-4021.

I already placed the order -- no worries regarding the payment -- I'll keep the extras for myself. Bought 11 new fish this week that are all already slurping these bad boys down -- so I'm sure I can use the extra.

Text me when the order comes in. TY

Will do Bill! :)

- Archit
 
I can split those w/you if that is to many.

Thanks Bill! :)

I ordered a total of 1.5lbs of worms; I received a payment for 1/4lb from MikeP and I have you down for 1/4lb Bill. If you guys would like extras you are more than welcome to it; otherwise I have no issues keeping 1lb again :) Will last me another 2 months (or maybe 1.5 months since I upped my feeding of worms with the new bio load).

Thanks,

- Archit
 

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