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CaveAnimal
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Will my first fruiting chamber work (PMP + SG?) (pics)
#19102888 - 11/07/13 09:00 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I started out following the tek for PMP using lava rock and a 52 gallon container with a rather loose fitting lid (which is why I put a heavy vase on top), along with two aquarium pumps (one for ~20 gal, one for ~55 gal) and two bubble bars. But then I started reading about the advantages of FAE and decided to drill holes on two sides and the top - 27 holes each. I also spray and fan twice daily.
However, I know the surface area of an inch of non-submerged lava rock is much less than several inches of perlite (like in the SGFC). After ~9 days, I've only had two big shrooms on 1/3 cakes and I'm just now seeing pins on another cake.
Your input would be greatly appreciated. I would be open to scrapping my current setup even though I worked hard on it. Thanks.
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Re: Will my first fruiting chamber work (PMP + SG?) (pics) [Re: CaveAnimal]
#19102892 - 11/07/13 09:01 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Build a proper SGFC and ditch everything electric except for the light.
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CaveAnimal
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Re: Will my first fruiting chamber work (PMP + SG?) (pics) [Re: PussyFart]
#19102909 - 11/07/13 09:06 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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You don't think this will work at all?
Does anyone have more input? I am a bit of a noob so whatever you have to say is gold.
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Re: Will my first fruiting chamber work (PMP + SG?) (pics) [Re: CaveAnimal]
#19102959 - 11/07/13 09:17 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Im a noob as well so can't tell you from experience. BUT I can tell you from researching and reading a ton of things that most people will tell you that if you are going to do a SGFC just built it to spec as Notahacker said and forget the extra stuff. A light is the only electrical or added item other than perlite.
Do you have holes on the sides too? I can see them on the top and length wise but can't see that left side where the box isn't flat. They look a little further apart than 2" as well but that is obviously hard to say from a pic. I just point it out because I have been drilling holes in my SGFC over the past couple of days so the image is burned in my mind.
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Re: Will my first fruiting chamber work (PMP + SG?) (pics) [Re: SgtPepperNo9]
#19102997 - 11/07/13 09:26 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Listen to NotaHacker.
(Your idea is pitched by new growers five times a week and doesn't work well)
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Re: Will my first fruiting chamber work (PMP + SG?) (pics) [Re: CaveAnimal]
#19103007 - 11/07/13 09:28 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I'm sure something would grow. probably not optimally. I've had mushrooms grow from a tub with the top left off and the RH in the room about 45%. Some of the best fruiting chambers are the most simple. they do everything they should to provide the best conditions. SGFC is best for cakes. just a big tub with holes drilled in it and perlite. the only thing electrical is the light. Monotubs/mini monotubs are great for bulk. they just take some bigger holes and some polyfil.
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CaveAnimal
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Re: Will my first fruiting chamber work (PMP + SG?) (pics) [Re: Parafaragaramus]
#19103154 - 11/07/13 10:08 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I hear you guys. I'll start on an SGFC within the next week.  I might just get a new tub, drill holes to spec, etc. I want one with a clear lid anyway. I have another 3 cakes ready to birth so I want to fruit them right.
Edit: ^Oh yeah, and I managed to start colonization on another jar using scraps from the jars I'd already birthed so I will be trying out the Monotub too. Can't wait for that.
Edited by CaveAnimal (11/07/13 10:09 PM)
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