Keeping leeches fresh?? Suggestions

  • Paul Hanlon
    Roseville, Minnesota
    Posts: 61
    May 22, 2006 at 6:13 pm #1250266

    Hi,

    Any folks out there with suggestions on keeping leeches fresh for several weeks??

    Thank You in Advance,

    ph

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    May 22, 2006 at 6:39 pm #448147

    Keep them in the fridge and change the water daily. If your going to use tapwater, let it sit out for a few hours first to let the chlorine evaporate. DO NOT feed them.

    shew
    East Bethel, Minnesota
    Posts: 696
    May 22, 2006 at 6:42 pm #448148

    I keep mine in the fidge in the garage and change the water every 3-4 days. I buy a few pounds at a time and they keep well. Here is more then you want to know about a leech but something in here may help you. Life of a Leech

    this may help also. Leech care.

    pool13_jeff
    NW, IL
    Posts: 884
    May 22, 2006 at 6:56 pm #448154

    I keep mine in a 2 gallon rubbermaid container in the fridge. I put 1.0-1.5 gallons of water on them. I change the water every few days. I like a container that has a large footprint so the leeches can spread out. The more water you use, the longer it will last.

    I’ve kept leeches alive throughout the winter.

    chappy
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 4854
    May 22, 2006 at 8:25 pm #448193

    Anyone ever heard of keeping them in the back of the toilet? Water get’s changed “Frequently”.

    Bob Carlson
    Mille Lacs Lake (eastside), Mn.
    Posts: 2936
    May 22, 2006 at 8:32 pm #448198

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    brittlab
    North Central Iowa
    Posts: 187
    May 22, 2006 at 8:39 pm #448199

    hey thanks for the good post. I’ve just started using leeches this year and had some of my questions answered

    StaleMackrel
    Posts: 443
    May 22, 2006 at 10:32 pm #448242

    I will tell you one thing. That is the temperature of the water should be the same as when you changed the water. Trust me!

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    May 23, 2006 at 12:26 am #448277

    The toilet trick works with homes that have a well.

    redneckjr
    Rosemount, MN
    Posts: 1037
    May 23, 2006 at 12:29 am #448281

    I saw in the Fleet Farm add that they are making a leech bedding now. Has anyone tried this?

    gonefishing
    Lacrosse Wi
    Posts: 495
    May 23, 2006 at 12:41 am #448286

    LMAO Do you really think the wife is going to let me fill the toilet tank with leeches? I keep them in the fridge next to the crawlers and beer they keep reel long and I even keep them in with the minnows seems like they help keep the minnow water clearer.

    Logan
    Big Lake, MN
    Posts: 389
    May 23, 2006 at 12:47 am #448287

    Change the water often, or just buy new leeches each trip!!

    lenny_jamison
    Bay City , WI
    Posts: 4001
    May 23, 2006 at 1:40 am #448302

    Quote:

    Anyone ever heard of keeping them in the back of the toilet? Water get’s changed “Frequently”.


    That’s what I do. Just throw the leech tamer into the tank.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    May 23, 2006 at 1:52 am #448306

    Quote:

    I saw in the Fleet Farm add that they are making a leech bedding now. Has anyone tried this?

    There are places around Mille Lacs that are selling leeches packed in bedding rather than water. Seems to work well. Looks and feels just like worm bedding, just a little more water. If you buy leeches from the bait “vending machines” that are popping up, it probably is packed in bedding.

    -J.

    3way
    eastern iowa.
    Posts: 185
    May 23, 2006 at 1:58 am #448312

    i used the leech bedding last summer and had really great results with it. bought a # of jumbos and kept them most of the summer till i used them up. had to change the well water everyday. this year i would maybe use a bigger container with more water. they sure do eliminate alot of trash fish. i see they have a leech food also, i’ve never tried that. good luck with ur lil blood suckers!

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