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fungalEntropy
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First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look
#14203309 - 03/29/11 11:39 AM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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This is my first attempt at monotubs (well actually mini mono I followed docTs mini mono tub tek) Its been 10 days since I mixed in the coir with the spawn. There are a few things I'm concerned about, but I need your guys opinion. Just tell me how they're looking and what I need to do next. I don't think there's any contams going on but I'm unaware for what to look for. Here are some pics.

Tell me if you see anything wrong here and if not what I should do next (like for example if you click on the pics you can get a better look and actually then zoom in) If you notice on the less colonized tub the offwhite color puff in the corner I don't know if that is normal and then in the more colonized tub in the top left corner there is some yellowing which I'm hoping is metabolites) Again, just let me know if I should procede and how to do so. Thanks everyone in advance for your help
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: fungalEntropy]
#14203343 - 03/29/11 11:46 AM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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A little yellowing around the edges from drying is normal. That looks good. You should see knots any day now.
If the yellowing worsens it could mean the tub is evaporating out a little too fast or the light is too hot/close.
What's the ambient humidity?
This one looks a little suspicious, but even if it's contamn, doesn't look fatal.
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Edited by anonjon (03/29/11 11:49 AM)
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: fungalEntropy]
#14203347 - 03/29/11 11:47 AM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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They look excellent. You just need to keep doing exactly what you've been doing and let the colonization finish. The yellow is metabolites - it is normal. Just let it keep doing what it's doing for now, and you'll be sitting pretty. After they've fully colonized, give it a few more days after that, THEN start misting and fanning.
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: fungalEntropy]
#14203348 - 03/29/11 11:47 AM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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looks good
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: Sillicybin]
#14203367 - 03/29/11 11:52 AM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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fungalEntropy
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: ProfessorPinHead]
#14203370 - 03/29/11 11:52 AM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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Awesome news you guys, that just made my day I like got chills when I read your comments. Should I be misting in the tub. I followed docTs minimonotub tek and u know there are 1/4inch holes every 2 inches, I don't have them under lights yet. I know for sure to let the unfinished tub to keep going but the other one should I put it into fruiting? It's PE btw and I've been dying to try some ever since I heard that people said they were way more potent so I want to find out for myself Thanks again guys I was worried for a second but you all just made my day for sure *bows head*
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: anonjon]
#14203380 - 03/29/11 11:55 AM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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anonjon said: A little yellowing around the edges from drying is normal. That looks good. You should see knots any day now.
If the yellowing worsens it could mean the tub is evaporating out a little too fast or the light is too hot/close.
What's the ambient humidity?
This one looks a little suspicious, but even if it's contamn, doesn't look fatal.

If your talking about those brown specs? I think those are just little bits of coir or u mean something else?
Oh and one more question, what do I look for to tell when it's ready to throw into fruiting mode? knots? pins starting to forM?
Edited by fungalEntropy (03/29/11 11:57 AM)
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: fungalEntropy]
#14203460 - 03/29/11 12:16 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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bump
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anonjon
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: fungalEntropy]
#14203565 - 03/29/11 12:45 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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There's a beige spot in the center there and a smaller one just northeast of it.
The smaller one has three little spheres in it.
It could be nothing, or it could be some trich under there, or cinnamon mold, or bacteria.
Here's an example of bacterial contamn: 
See the little round drops of fluid oozing from that growth?
Could be fine tho. The rest of the thing looks great.
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: anonjon]
#14203585 - 03/29/11 12:49 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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it looks good to me.. nice job! cant wait to see the flush
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fungalEntropy
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: DJYoshaBYD]
#14205527 - 03/29/11 07:33 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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Should I be misting at all? or is that when I start fruiting stage? Also when do I know to start the tub in fruiting conditions?
Thanks again for all the help
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: fungalEntropy]
#14205636 - 03/29/11 07:53 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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Did you just take those photos after waiting 10 days after spawning?
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: M11]
#14205664 - 03/29/11 07:59 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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M11 said: Did you just take those photos after waiting 10 days after spawning?
Yes, precicely
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: fungalEntropy]
#14205698 - 03/29/11 08:06 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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fungalEntropy said:
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M11 said: Did you just take those photos after waiting 10 days after spawning?
Yes, precicely
That's excellent. I'd say it's ready for fruiting conditions. If there's a dew on top of the myc, don't mist until that evaporates. The fresh air it'll be getting should evaporate it fairly quickly, and will trigger pinning.
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: afrosheen]
#14205724 - 03/29/11 08:09 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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I would consolidate for a week before fruiting.
-------------------- Of course, then there's the problem of eating vermiculite. On the bright side, it makes your poop and teeth glitter. Just pretend it's christmas. -RR Those mushrooms are fine. Your friend is a pussy. -RR Outdoor Patch
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: M11]
#14205745 - 03/29/11 08:13 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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M11 said: I would consolidate for a week before fruiting.
Not a bad idea either. It never hurts to wait once it gets to this point, the substrate can only get stronger.
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: afrosheen]
#14205948 - 03/29/11 08:46 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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Sweet, I'll give it about a week till I get it into fruiting conditions, thanks guys for the help
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: fungalEntropy]
#14207728 - 03/30/11 03:30 AM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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fungalEntropy said: Should I be misting at all? or is that when I start fruiting stage? Also when do I know to start the tub in fruiting conditions?
Thanks again for all the help
You will rarely need to mist during colonization, but you can if needed. I cover the tub with a bag (not sealed) to prevent drying.
During fruiting, you spray rather than mist. Don't be a pussy, spray the block down good- then let it evaporate. Let it get a bit dry, then re-wet it to capacity about once a day or so, as needed.
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: Doc_T]
#14207766 - 03/30/11 03:50 AM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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Doc_T said: During fruiting, you spray rather than mist. Don't be a pussy, spray the block down good- then let it evaporate. Let it get a bit dry, then re-wet it to capacity about once a day or so, as needed.
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Re: First time at WBS monotubs, tell me how they look [Re: ProfessorPinHead]
#14207778 - 03/30/11 03:54 AM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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Depending on conditions, you may not need to mist at all, or every few days. But most people will, especially if there's a furnace going. In fact you may need to mist mornings and evenings if so. But not all day- humidity comes from the substrate evaporation, you don't provide it by misting. Wet it and forget it.
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