Worms are so important. When I started on this aquaponics adventure I knew nothing about worms. I got some as soon as I spotted the worms in the aquaponic community rules of thumb section. These are not your typical nightcrawler worms. They are red wiggler composting worms and do an excellent job of processing some of the waste in your systems. They are self-regulating (which means I can't put too many in or have to worry about them multiplying too much). The fish love these little guys too. Worms are the best way to keep your grow beds clean of left over roots.
I have also read about how worm 'tea' can help start up a new system. Worms leave behind castings that are great compost and provide smoother transitions of nutrients to your plants. So feed your fish and plants by getting some worms.
To your urban farming success,
Scott
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