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does mycelium need air exchange to grow?
#11972030 - 02/05/10 08:27 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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My jars that are in my incubator have foil covering them and are not growing. should i take the foil off? I don't know what to do!
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Shea25
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: PeaceMoodie]
#11972035 - 02/05/10 08:27 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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Take the foil off they dont need FAE right now but they do need GE. What temps are they at?
Edited by Shea25 (02/05/10 08:28 PM)
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TeamAmerica
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: PeaceMoodie]
#11972049 - 02/05/10 08:29 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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PeaceMoodie said: My jars that are in my incubator have foil covering them and are not growing. should i take the foil off? I don't know what to do!
How long has it been?
They need air exchange and they should get enough as long as your lid is not on too tight, ive heard people say even then it still gets enough air exchange...But I always have my lid turned upside down with the white facing up and I do not tighten the lids all the way.
They need air exchange but its hard to keep fresh air from creeping in.
Edited by TeamAmerica (02/05/10 08:30 PM)
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: Shea25]
#11972050 - 02/05/10 08:29 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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85 F
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: TeamAmerica]
#11972062 - 02/05/10 08:31 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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TeamAmerica said:
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PeaceMoodie said: My jars that are in my incubator have foil covering them and are not growing. should i take the foil off? I don't know what to do!
How long has it been?
They need air exchange and they should get enough as long as your lid is not on too tight, ive heard people say even then it still get enough air exchange...But I always have my lid turned upside down with the white facing up and I do not tighten the lids all the way.
They need air exchange but its hard to keep fresh air from creeping in.
The lids don;t have to be loose. the 4 holes in the lid should be enough as long as they are unobstructed. heck I have my lids rubberside down and tight they are all fine
They need GE= GAS EXCHANGE not Air exchange
Turn those temps down to 75. 85 is quite hot
Edited by Shea25 (02/05/10 08:35 PM)
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: Shea25]
#11972081 - 02/05/10 08:34 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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85 is just a little to hot to be incubating in you should take it to a max of 80, you should def take the foil off it is not nesacary after inoc.
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: Shea25]
#11972082 - 02/05/10 08:34 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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right on thanks
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TeamAmerica
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: Shea25]
#11972090 - 02/05/10 08:36 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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Shea25 said:
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TeamAmerica said:
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PeaceMoodie said: My jars that are in my incubator have foil covering them and are not growing. should i take the foil off? I don't know what to do!
How long has it been?
They need air exchange and they should get enough as long as your lid is not on too tight, ive heard people say even then it still get enough air exchange...But I always have my lid turned upside down with the white facing up and I do not tighten the lids all the way.
They need air exchange but its hard to keep fresh air from creeping in.
The lids don;t have to be loose. the 4 holes in the lid should be enough as long as they are unobstructed.
They need GE= GAS EXCHANGE not Air exchange
Turn those temps down to 75. 85 is quite hot
Gas exchange...Air exchange?
Just words, im getting to the valid point regardless of what word I use...
85 to 80 is fine
just wait...
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: TeamAmerica]
#11972096 - 02/05/10 08:37 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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TeamAmerica said:
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Shea25 said:
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TeamAmerica said:
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PeaceMoodie said: My jars that are in my incubator have foil covering them and are not growing. should i take the foil off? I don't know what to do!
How long has it been?
They need air exchange and they should get enough as long as your lid is not on too tight, ive heard people say even then it still get enough air exchange...But I always have my lid turned upside down with the white facing up and I do not tighten the lids all the way.
They need air exchange but its hard to keep fresh air from creeping in.
The lids don;t have to be loose. the 4 holes in the lid should be enough as long as they are unobstructed.
They need GE= GAS EXCHANGE not Air exchange
Turn those temps down to 75. 85 is quite hot
Gas exchange...Air exchange?
Just words, im getting to the valid point regardless of what word I use...
85 to 80 is fine
just wait...
Please please please stop spreading misinformation thats all you have been doing all day. Also its not just words take the time to learn the terminology you can confuse people if you dont
Do them at room temp 70-75 trust me on this one
Edited by Shea25 (02/05/10 08:38 PM)
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: Shea25]
#11972114 - 02/05/10 08:41 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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Please please please stop spreading misinformation thats all you have been doing all day.
Do them at room temp 70-75 trust me on this one
Again You are exaggerating my "misinfo"...
70-75 might work for this mother fucker, but Ive had cakes grow faster at 80
85 might be too hot, but as long as its not higher than that it is fine.
Please pleas please shea just stfu
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: TeamAmerica]
#11972137 - 02/05/10 08:44 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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85 is to hot 84 is to hot 83 is to hot. The inside temp of the jars is even hotter then the outside. at hoes temps things start to slow down and increase chance for contams. Why would I stfu i am trying to help the friendly people on this board progress in this field
Edited by Shea25 (02/05/10 08:45 PM)
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: Shea25]
#11972155 - 02/05/10 08:47 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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Shea25 said: 85 is to hot 84 is to hot 83 is to hot. The inside temp of the jars is even hotter then the outside. at hoes temps things start to slow down and increase chance for contams. Why would I stfu i am trying to help the friendly people on this board progress in this field
The fastest cake ive ever had colonized was at 83 degrees.
70-75 will do it FINE, but not as fast as 80 USUALLY.
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: Shea25]
#11972177 - 02/05/10 08:51 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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If you guys start fighting again I'll punch you both...If you want to be cautious....Put some micropore tape over your unobstructed inoculation holes the dry verm layer will defend against most of the contams anyway.Although I have heard of people growing their myc without the lids even on!(NOT RECOMMENDED)...Yes they need gas exchange or the CO2 build up will stall the jars.
Edit:Yes 85 is a bit too hot..Some strains do better at higher temperatures and some genetics prefer it...But I generally colonize at 75-77.Althgouth they will colonize at much lower temperatures..I find 74-78 to be optimum...And yes I have heard anything above 80 will slow growth...But I suppose if your growing cambos...That wouldn't affect them...like I said genetics and strains have something to do with temp.
Edited by Jiggle (02/05/10 08:54 PM)
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: Jiggle]
#11972185 - 02/05/10 08:52 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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Micropore tape can be used but generally its overkill and a waste.
We are not fighting im just sick of having to correct all his mis info all fucking day long.
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: Shea25]
#11972198 - 02/05/10 08:56 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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Shea25 said: Micropore tape can be used but generally its overkill and a waste.
We are not fighting im just sick of having to correct all his mis info all fucking day long.
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: TeamAmerica]
#11972246 - 02/05/10 09:06 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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putting micropore tape over the holes to me is overkill and jars do just finee withought them, if you keep the jars at room temp they will do just fine but will take a bit long but in turn have a lower chance of getting contams, utilizing temps like 80-85 will speed up colonization dramaticaly but in turn will increase the chance of contams just weigh the option and decide which is more important
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: TeamAmerica]
#11972734 - 02/05/10 10:29 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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TeamAmerica said: Please please please stop spreading misinformation thats all you have been doing all day.
Do them at room temp 70-75 trust me on this one
Again You are exaggerating my "misinfo"...
70-75 might work for this mother fucker, but Ive had cakes grow faster at 80
85 might be too hot, but as long as its not higher than that it is fine.
Please pleas please shea just stfu
you know what? ive had ziplock baggie "cakes" of manure beside my wood stove, temps up to 90F and they grew. the point of keeping temps at 70-75F is to help prevent contamination mold from taking over. and also for rhizomorphic (thick, rope-like myc) growth.
oh yeah, and another thing- why do you gotta act like that? your bashin, man. its not called for. if someone tells me im wrong about something, ill do my research, and go from there, not tell someone to shut the fuck up, from the safety of my computer. i dont see why people act like this on online forums. if we were all in person, i bet there wouldnt be one negative thing said, much less whats said on forums.
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: sicknesslives]
#11972779 - 02/05/10 10:39 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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Here's a tip from when I used to grow.
Start your jars at a low temp, less than 76, but above 68. Once you see mycelium and no contaminants you can really boost the growth and raise temps to about 82.
Remember, it can be up to 5 degrees warmer in your jars because of metabolic activity+insulating glass.
If you want thicker/heavier fruits then fruit your stuff in the low 70's. They'll grow slower, but the fruits will be much MUCH nicer than if you fruited in the high 70's.
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: sicknesslives]
#11972803 - 02/05/10 10:43 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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SERIOUSLY GUYS FUCKING STOP IT
this has been going on all day cut the shit out
85,84,83 is too hot mycelium growth slows way down at higher temps its a proven fact!!! im not just makin this shit up
teamamerica, gas exchange and air exchange are two completely different things you need to learn and understand what they are before you tell someone else what they are
as for the lids, rubber side up or down it doesnt matter its all personal preference, i do mine down with the ring tight and i have no problems
i have seen others do it rubber side up with the rings loose it doesnt matter as long as you have gas exchange
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: noobieshroomie]
#11972811 - 02/05/10 10:44 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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noobieshroomie said: SERIOUSLY GUYS FUCKING STOP IT
this has been going on all day cut the shit out
85,84,83 is too hot mycelium growth slows way down at higher temps its a proven fact!!! im not just makin this shit up
teamamerica, gas exchange and air exchange are two completely different things you need to learn and understand what they are before you tell someone else what they are
as for the lids, rubber side up or down it doesnt matter its all personal preference, i do mine down with the ring tight and i have no problems
i have seen others do it rubber side up with the rings loose it doesnt matter as long as you have gas exchange
-noobie-
agreed
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: sicknesslives]
#11972863 - 02/05/10 10:54 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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If you guys actually read my posts...there really is not much to disagree with...
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: Shea25]
#11972893 - 02/05/10 11:02 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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Shea25 said:
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TeamAmerica said:
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PeaceMoodie said: My jars that are in my incubator have foil covering them and are not growing. should i take the foil off? I don't know what to do!
How long has it been?
They need air exchange and they should get enough as long as your lid is not on too tight, ive heard people say even then it still get enough air exchange...But I always have my lid turned upside down with the white facing up and I do not tighten the lids all the way.
They need air exchange but its hard to keep fresh air from creeping in.
The lids don;t have to be loose. the 4 holes in the lid should be enough as long as they are unobstructed. heck I have my lids rubberside down and tight they are all fine
They need GE= GAS EXCHANGE not Air exchange
Turn those temps down to 75. 85 is quite hot
As an added note, I use 3 inoc points of my jars and the myc just showed itself. i have micropore tape on the holes, would removing it increase myc growth rate?
didnt mean to hijack, just figured related info.
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: TeamAmerica]
#11972898 - 02/05/10 11:03 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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TeamAmerica said:
If you guys actually read my posts...there really is not much to disagree with...
the hell there isnt
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TeamAmerica said:
Gas exchange...Air exchange?
Just words, im getting to the valid point regardless of what word I use...
85 to 80 is fine
just wait...
all bad info 85 is way too hot!!! and you want gas exchange not air exchange
like i said learn the meaning of these two before you use them
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: TeamAmerica]
#11972944 - 02/05/10 11:14 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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TeamAmerica said:
If you guys actually read my posts...there really is not much to disagree with...
im not trying to put you down man, im not like that. all i know about mycology is from what ive read, ive started my first JARS in the past few days. youve been here over a year, im sure you know what you're talkin about, and im sure you know what works for you.
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: TeamAmerica]
#11972973 - 02/05/10 11:22 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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TeamAmerica said:
If you guys actually read my posts...there really is not much to disagree with...
Actually if people read these www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/11972138#11972138 http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/11972114#11972114 http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/11970554/fpart/all/vc/1He
They will know everything not to do based on your info ranging from mid 80's for colonization and thinking Gas exchange is the same as Air exchange to telling people not to fan there FC's and the use of 6500K fluorescent lamps or any lights are not needed You go against everything that has been refined in the last few years and what the most trusted cultivators say. i really think the root of the issue is that you have yet to even grow a single mushroom
Edited by Shea25 (02/05/10 11:23 PM)
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: Shea25]
#11972994 - 02/05/10 11:29 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: 13shrooms]
#11973050 - 02/05/10 11:51 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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OMG too funny. Team merica get your shit together please.
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: truskool]
#11973051 - 02/05/10 11:52 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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Hey long time no see
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: truskool]
#11973063 - 02/05/10 11:56 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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Are you guys out of pot or something? Let's not pick each others noses please. RR
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: RogerRabbit]
#11973076 - 02/05/10 11:58 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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RogerRabbit said: Are you guys out of pot or something? RR
-noobie-
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: noobieshroomie]
#11973079 - 02/05/10 11:59 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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RogerRabbit said: Are you guys out of pot or something? RR
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Lol I don't even smoke pot
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: RogerRabbit]
#11973125 - 02/06/10 12:11 AM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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RogerRabbit said: Are you guys out of pot or something? RR
yes
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: sicknesslives]
#11973138 - 02/06/10 12:14 AM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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-noobie-
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: noobieshroomie]
#11973322 - 02/06/10 01:06 AM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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On a similar note...
With agars baby bottle LC...
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/4141612#4141612
It seemingly takes longer than any other LC that Deaner's done. Is it because lack of gas exchange?
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yes it takes longer because it cant brethe
-noobie-
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yup
it helps if you dont fill it up as much so it leaves more air at the top and it wont stall or slow its growth b4 its done.
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: 13shrooms]
#11973533 - 02/06/10 02:34 AM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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speaking of LC's when i barely swril mine, it breaks up into a bunch of teeny pieces. i use 175ml of dist. water, and 1/2 tbls. of honey, jar wrapped in tinfiol, kept in the dark at 79F. it grows great, but it does that, is it normal, or am i doin somethin wrong?
noobie- i just sat and watched your avatar for like, 5 minutes. its so goddamn funny!!no, im lying its a
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: PeaceMoodie]
#11973622 - 02/06/10 03:41 AM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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"Fresh air exchange" and "gas exchange" are stupid terms which only seem to confuse new growers. Somehow the expressions have turned to idioms here; "gas exchange" has come to mean "not hermetically sealed containers". "Fresh air exchange" has come to mean "gas exchange at a higher rate than 'the other gas exchange'". It should it most cases really read "lowering of CO2 levels".
I've seen "GE" (re-)defined as Gas Expulsion, which only makes a little more sense than Gas Exchange.
To answer the OP:s direct question: mycelium needs oxygen to grow.
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: Pinback]
#11973774 - 02/06/10 05:32 AM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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Gas Exchange means an enrichment of oxygen in a more or less sealed environment, in order to prevent the air to contain too much C02. Mushrooms like rather high C02 levels, but the mycelium does indeed need oxygen to grow.
Fresh Air Exchange means a replacement of the whole amount of air in an micro environment, in order to prevent as much oxygen as possible.
The problem might be (about the confusion), that many people don't really know what it's all about. They use these terms without actually knowing their function. In the end, the terms are actually legit, in my opinion. They pretty much describe what it's about.
With GE you exchange C02 with Oxygen, with FAE you exchange "old" air with fresh air. Of course air consist of gas as well, but the term "air" should indicate what it's about.
But maybe you're right... When you don't know what it is, it doesn't make too much sense
Edited by Fahkface (02/06/10 05:37 AM)
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Re: does mycelium need air exchange to grow? [Re: Pinback]
#22869031 - 02/05/16 07:33 PM (8 years, 1 month ago) |
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Ok so how should I let my mycelium colonize? Airtight or not? Silicone vent whole or not? What am I supposed to do about the co2 and or oxygen? Yes only oxygen or yes only co2 or only both? Or just say fuck it an give them fresh air? Idk what to do...keep in mind I'm a noob but I have read a lot about substrates, incubation, and sterile tech. Also a little help on what light if any I should use. And as always huge thanks I advance!
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This is a six year old thread
First of all you havent told us what you are growing so Im gunna assume cakes.
If its PF tek just follow the tek. Take the foil off before inoculation and leave it off. If your house is above 64 degrees dont use an incubator. Just leave on a shelf.
Let colonize to 100% and leave them to consolidate for one week. Dunk, roll, and put in a shotgun fruiting chamber (clear tote with holes drilled in 2" by 2" grid pattern, 5" damp perlite, raised off the table by mason jars or cans under the corner. ).
6500K florescent bulb on 12/12 cycle.
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