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Activated charcoal in LC
    #7678066 - 11/25/07 01:59 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

I swear I read somewhere that someone added some activated charcoal to their dextrose/malt mix. I can't find anything about it. My guess is its to give the mycelium/spores something to grab on to. Anyone have any information about this method? Thanks


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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: cosmoline]
    #7678478 - 11/25/07 03:15 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

i read this in the mushroom cultivator.
activated charcoal mimics the primordia stimulating properties of pseudomonas putida and other lesser known beneficial organisms.
as for the use in lc, i found a tek by monster mitch here: shroomery


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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: lysergic bliss]
    #7678555 - 11/25/07 03:29 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

Hey cosmo,

LB beat me to M-Mitches tec. Some other threads on charcoal use:

Charcoals Secret
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/6671697#6671697

Charcoal in casing
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=4&Number=6292781&fpart=&PHPSESSID=

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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: JaComet]
    #7678691 - 11/25/07 04:06 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

IIRC there was a thread on usincg activated charcoal in agar- seems it attracts the toxins that may be present- and the black agar is really cool looking with the white mycelia on it.


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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: No_Life_G33k]
    #7680170 - 11/25/07 11:12 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

Thanks everyone


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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: cosmoline]
    #7695059 - 11/29/07 02:32 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/2413318#2413318

That should be the thread on the charcoal agar- under 'black agar'.


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Hot Water Pasteuriztion - A How To Pictorial
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/4527808/an/0/page/0

Make your own shroom chocolates
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/4500682/an/0/page/5

guide with pix.


Make Your Own Magnetic Stirrer! How-To Tek w/ pix
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/5865949/an/0/page/3

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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: No_Life_G33k]
    #7696701 - 11/29/07 08:28 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

I just made a bunch of cane sugar LC's with a little activated charcoal, even with only 4 capsules of medical grade activated charcoal in a gallon the liquid was black. They were innoculted a few days ago with multispore. Will post pictures if there is some good growth.


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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: cosmoline]
    #7697104 - 11/29/07 10:49 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

Where did you get your activated charcoal. Be sure to update this, can't wait to see.


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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: playwithguns]
    #7697166 - 11/29/07 11:12 PM (16 years, 4 months ago)

I just asked for it at the walmart pharmacy, it was behind the counter. I think it was a little pricey, like 25$ for a bottle. Planned on using it for OD's so its not a bad investment. Keep it right next to the epi-pens.


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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: cosmoline]
    #7697261 - 11/29/07 11:50 PM (16 years, 3 months ago)

I found it on ebay 4 bucks shipped for an ounce of powder? Is that a decent price?


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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: playwithguns]
    #7697300 - 11/30/07 12:05 AM (16 years, 3 months ago)

Yeah, you can get it from petstores etc. I payed so much because it is in gelcaps. Thats a solid price. This is an experiment, I wouldn't go out and buy supplies just yet, we got a week or so until I can judge the mycelium's performance.


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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: cosmoline]
    #7753562 - 12/13/07 12:49 PM (16 years, 3 months ago)

Its been 2 weeks and no growth, the activated charcoal fell out and settled on the bottom. Maybe due to its porus nature the charcoal absorbed the spores and didn't let them germinate? Will try this again with a LC. peace.


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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: cosmoline]
    #7881436 - 01/15/08 01:11 AM (16 years, 2 months ago)

Tried again with LC to LC transfer. Another fail, this has been busted.


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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: cosmoline]
    #7881496 - 01/15/08 01:45 AM (16 years, 2 months ago)

So nothing at all eh?


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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: playwithguns]
    #7881510 - 01/15/08 01:56 AM (16 years, 2 months ago)

Small strands, slowed growth to a near halt. Nowhere near as good as traditional LC.


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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: cosmoline]
    #7898806 - 01/18/08 07:24 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

I tried with Reishi, Ps cubensis, and Ps Azurscens with no positive results.


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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: mr_minds_eye]
    #7915366 - 01/22/08 04:04 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

How does activated charcoal work?


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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: leoside]
    #7940996 - 01/27/08 03:48 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

Did you check or adjust the pH after adding the charcoal??


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Hot Water Pasteuriztion - A How To Pictorial
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/4527808/an/0/page/0

Make your own shroom chocolates
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/4500682/an/0/page/5

guide with pix.


Make Your Own Magnetic Stirrer! How-To Tek w/ pix
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/5865949/an/0/page/3

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Re: Activated charcoal in LC [Re: No_Life_G33k]
    #7941553 - 01/27/08 05:40 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

What role does Activated Charcoal play in mycology?
Increase mycelial health, absorption of toxins or nasties, helps to see the mycelium better.

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