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What worms would appropriate to bins is usually the ones dubbed "compost worms" Depending on the part of the world you are in, you may find different types. Also there are so many common names and sometimes applied to different species somewhat randomly. Composting worms are sometimes called manure worms. They are far better adapted to living in a bin than the common nightcrawler Lumbricus terrestris which can have very deep burrows in the ground.
Eisenia fetida is often called a redworm around here and is one of the species I got for my worm bin. These are a little small for fishing IMO but I think they are similar if not the same as the ones in that first picture above.
Lumbricus rubellus is another common one for bins. Round here it is often called a red wriggler. Another common name is african nightcrawler which is odd since I believe this one is native to the Yukatan in Mexico. This is the worm that bounces around so much when disturbed that it sometimes breaks it's self in half. Quite a challenge to pick up off of the patio. These are more like the tiger worms but are probably still another species. Oh, and I think these are the ones more likely to escape.
Anyway, probably whatever worms you find around your place would be more appropriate for your systems than what I have here (the whole keeping it native thing.) If you feel the need to buy worms look into Vermicomposting and see if you can find a local supplier to your area, that way you can be more assured that they will survive in your area.
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