Comments on: Euros vs Reds Wrap-Up

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 22:11:18 +0000

I would love to see a more controlled test of if Eisenia fetida are more efficient at processing food waste and Eisenia hortensis more efficient at processing bedding!

My guess, if I had to bet on it, would be this: if bin size/space is the limiting factor, the EF will take it no matter what the feedstock, because they can supposedly live and thrive in denser populations, thus allowing them to potentially have more biomass per unit of space.

But if biomass is controlled for, I have no idea which would be more efficient in either condition… I’m still thinking EF because I think it is said that they process greater quantities of waste per day relative to their weight.

Again, would love to see you do another test for this!

By: Rich feiller

Rich feiller — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:07:00 +0000

What would be a trip is if George Mingin would join in. I try to replicate his system and results he blows my doors off!!

By: Rich feiller

Rich feiller — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:03:27 +0000

Bentley, let me know when you get ready for you next trial i ‘ll do an identical set up and compare notes. There are the conscience things i do, but most of what i do is automatic. Maybe GG can run test now that winter is approaching and others also join this would allow you far more variables and quantities. Quantitative results. This could be fun and exciting.

By: GA

GA — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 08:22:36 +0000

My guess on these results is that the reds did not hatch for some reason – the cocoons were there but the ‘signal’ to hatch wasn’t. Wild guess would be lack of moisture, but could be any of a number of other things, including lack of appropriate food.

What might be interesting is to see how quickly the red population would rebound if conditions altered.

By: Richard Feiller

Richard Feiller — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:24:07 +0000

for me i have found that red wigglers and euros have very little in common; preferences in food, bedding, moisture, temperature, pH all different.

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:24:36 +0000

Well that definately explains the bedding differences. Say what 3 worms out of 78 cocoons, that’s very odd.

By: The Garbage Guru

The Garbage Guru — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:07:10 +0000

Better than my experiment.Tried moving some Euros to Florida and they all died.Put them both in horse poo to equal the playing field.As i’ve posted elsewhere.If i had some serious paper to compost,Euros would be my worm of choice.EF will chisel away at it all.Maybe the reds got nervous? Lol!

By: John Duffy

John Duffy — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:15:57 +0000

21 reds after 7 months is definitely a fluke…Try the experiment again only this time, add 1 big ole cow pie. I think the reds will redeem themselves.

By: Dale

Dale — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:07:43 +0000

Outstanding pic!! Bentley, very healthy looking Euro’s. looks like my first try when I tryed 8 cups of the Euro’s from the bait shop. Put them in and they will breed!