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BLINKfan420
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What is the Best Form to buy Agar In???
#19089325 - 11/05/13 10:09 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I've recently decided to try working with agar to try to make a good isolate. Hopefully for faster colonization and fuller flushes/larger yields.
I used the search bar but had no luck, and the question is fairly simple:...
Is it best to buy agar in:
A. "Nutrient" Powder (in a bag)
B. Pre-mixed Liquid (in plastic bottle)
C. Make my own via a good recipe
All help and experience is welcomed and appreciated!
BLINK
P.S. My apologies if this thread belongs in Advanced Mycology.
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Edited by BLINKfan420 (11/05/13 10:10 AM)
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Re: What is the Best Form to buy Agar In??? [Re: BLINKfan420]
#19089389 - 11/05/13 10:27 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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IME, it's cheaper to just get agar agar powder and LME and mix it up yourself. This also allows you to change your media up if you feel it necessary.
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Re: What is the Best Form to buy Agar In??? [Re: 36fuckin5]
#19089446 - 11/05/13 10:43 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Make your own! Agar agar from an oriental grocer and Light Malt Extract from brewer shops. I bought 1 lb of LME for $5, and that will last me a very, very long time.
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Re: What is the Best Form to buy Agar In??? [Re: klak1212]
#19089608 - 11/05/13 11:28 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Whatever works for you. This is like searching for what car you should buy. We would all drive the same one.
I suggest agar powder. Telephone brand can usually be found in a vietnamese or asian grocery for a few bucks. 25G makes quite a bit of agar.
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BLINKfan420
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Re: What is the Best Form to buy Agar In??? [Re: 36fuckin5]
#19089745 - 11/05/13 12:02 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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So get both in powder form and add water? Or agar agar powder and liquid/syrup LME?
I never realized there were so many forms of this stuff and so many interchangeable ingredients. =\
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Re: What is the Best Form to buy Agar In??? [Re: BLINKfan420]
#19089760 - 11/05/13 12:05 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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It's a horse a piece. It's like using liquid eggs or eggs to make an omelet.
I use brewing supply extra light malt extract. ID carlson brand I think. Hardly matters. You can use the water you prep your grains with too.
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Re: What is the Best Form to buy Agar In??? [Re: bodhisatta]
#19089817 - 11/05/13 12:18 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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You want all your ingredients powdered.
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Re: What is the Best Form to buy Agar In??? [Re: BLINKfan420]
#19091783 - 11/05/13 06:55 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Quote:
BLINKfan420 said: I've recently decided to try working with agar to try to make a good isolate. Hopefully for faster colonization and fuller flushes/larger yields.
I used the search bar but had no luck, and the question is fairly simple:...
Is it best to buy agar in:
A. "Nutrient" Powder (in a bag)
B. Pre-mixed Liquid (in plastic bottle)
C. Make my own via a good recipe
All help and experience is welcomed and appreciated!
BLINK
P.S. My apologies if this thread belongs in Advanced Mycology.
A is best if you have more money than patience, or if you hate asian markets or brewing stores. B is not good. C is best if you have more patience than money, or if you like asian markets or brewing stores.
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BLINKfan420
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Re: What is the Best Form to buy Agar In??? [Re: Psilicon]
#19091870 - 11/05/13 07:09 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Thank you!! I like doing things myself so I will try to find my own ingredients to make my own agar first. I live in a beer city so I'm sure there are brewing stores around where I live. As long as I can find an Asian market. Lol.
BLINK
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