Im happy to say that my worms are happy , content , and doing their work constantly. both of my bins show this. Instead of seeing worms up on the lids in good numbers instead they are continually doing what I have set up the bins for them to do. So if I see an occasional worm or two on the lid , everything is still ok.

Steve, I'm trying to picture 1" of peat on the lid. How does it accumulate that thick?

I did a harvest yesterday and I found the most eggs down in the wetter portion of the bin. Worms were throughout, to be sure, but the fattest ones were hanging out in the bottom, moister part.

I have a lid under the bin also to catch anything which is what I was referring to.

The only water i add to the tank for the 2 months before i change the castings is the 1/2 gallon of water to moisten the peat moss.

I like the way You mounted that system on the wall AquaponicsDave! It is a great space saver, but must be a little messy when you add that water ;)

Worms tolerate a WIDE range of moisture levels, as long as oxygen is available. They will not stay long in dry material.

Good luck!

Are you referring to my hydro system being mounted or the worms? Because the only water I've added to the worms was to dampen the peat. I keep my worms around 65 degrees

I think he's referring to the fact that your picture is sideways and it looks like your bin is mounted vertically instead of sitting on top of your clothes dryer.