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benjaminlong
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Should th fruiting chmaber be 100% transparent?
#18862045 - 09/19/13 09:01 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Must the lid of the fruiting chamber be transparent? ( growing psilocybe cubensis) . Im going to the store again tonight to buy a plastic tub. Most of the suitable tubs have transparent sides, but solid lids. What are your thoughts on this? Also, what are the dimensions of your fruiting chamber?
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Re: Should th fruiting chmaber be 100% transparent? [Re: benjaminlong]
#18862146 - 09/19/13 09:28 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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It doesn't have to be transparent but it really makes life easier. Just cut out the middle of the top and tape or glue a transparent sheet, painters plastic, or similar over the hole.
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Re: Should th fruiting chmaber be 100% transparent? [Re: maddchef]
#18862188 - 09/19/13 09:38 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Transparent tubs trump opaque tubs.
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Re: Should th fruiting chmaber be 100% transparent? [Re: PussyFart]
#18862213 - 09/19/13 09:46 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Ok thanks. What if the sides are transparent but the lid is solid? And if I used plastic over the top, would I poke holes in it too ?
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Re: Should th fruiting chmaber be 100% transparent? [Re: benjaminlong]
#18862219 - 09/19/13 09:47 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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No holes. Cut out the center of the top and pretty much replace it with a transparent material of your choosing.
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Re: Should th fruiting chmaber be 100% transparent? [Re: maddchef]
#18862322 - 09/19/13 10:08 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Maddchef. Thanks for your replies! Im not meaning to sound rude, but Im confused. In lets grow mushrooms, holes are drilled every two inches apart on all six sides. Are you saying that i shouldnt drill any holes at all, or just none on the lid?
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Re: Should th fruiting chmaber be 100% transparent? [Re: benjaminlong]
#18862418 - 09/19/13 10:33 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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For a shotgun you want holes in all six sides.
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Re: Should th fruiting chmaber be 100% transparent? [Re: Cb411]
#18862476 - 09/19/13 10:50 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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If the sides are transparent you are fine. As long as light can get in the FC it is good. Clear tubs with opaque lids work fine. Opaque tubs with clear lids work fine.
I have seen the lighter shades of opaque tubs work fine as well but yes, having a clear tub just makes life easier.
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Re: Should th fruiting chmaber be 100% transparent? [Re: benjaminlong]
#18862564 - 09/19/13 11:10 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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benjaminlong said: Maddchef. Thanks for your replies! Im not meaning to sound rude, but Im confused. In lets grow mushrooms, holes are drilled every two inches apart on all six sides. Are you saying that i shouldnt drill any holes at all, or just none on the lid?
You have to get used to the internal inconsistencies here. This place is loaded with 'em. All instructions are to be followed precisely, except for the ones that aren't.
If you use something stiff like 1/8" plexiglass or heavy acetate I'd recommend you put holes in it, especially if it's nearly the size of the lid..
If it's something thin and flimsy you'll probably go nuts trying to poke the holes out and/or end up with something that tears, so it would be better to lose a few holes than make a lousy window. Also, if I was using something like a food wrap I'd probably make two smaller windows for a large tub just because it would be easier. You don't need the entire top to be transparent -- if you have clear sides you can get away with a top window a little larger than half the size of the lid. Just try to put the window in the center of the lid and position it under your light source accordingly.
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Re: Should th fruiting chmaber be 100% transparent? [Re: maddchef]
#18862805 - 09/19/13 12:16 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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benjaminlong said: Ok thanks. What if the sides are transparent but the lid is solid? And if I used plastic over the top, would I poke holes in it too ?
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maddchef said: No holes. Cut out the center of the top and pretty much replace it with a transparent material of your choosing.
This all depends on the style of FC he is building.
If he is building a SGFC, then yes there should be holes in the lid, just like on the other 5 sides of the chamber.
If doing a monotub, no holes are needed in the lid.
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Re: Should th fruiting chmaber be 100% transparent? [Re: coffeehead]
#18862811 - 09/19/13 12:16 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I really can't count how many times we've posted that opaque lids are fine. The majority of useful light enters from the sides anyway. A clear tub is best, but a clear tub with opaque lid also works. Don't bother cutting out the lid. Just use it as is after drilling the FAE holes per the shotgun terrarium tek.
Simply place your light slightly above and to one side. RR
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Re: Should th fruiting chmaber be 100% transparent? [Re: RogerRabbit]
#18862968 - 09/19/13 12:58 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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They dont need much light, i used a dark tub once and cut out a square out of the lid and glued frosted shower curtians, it worked fine.
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Re: Should th fruiting chmaber be 100% transparent? [Re: tonpole]
#18863166 - 09/19/13 01:48 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Ok thanks everyone! Is indirect sunlight sufficient?
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Re: Should th fruiting chmaber be 100% transparent? [Re: benjaminlong]
#18863476 - 09/19/13 03:20 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yea
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