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NwMycoHead
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27qt monotub. Contam or normal? 1
#23904402 - 12/07/16 05:42 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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I used 2qt of wbs, prepared using Franks tek. Inoculated and allowed to colonize. Shaken at 30% and again at 100% to see if it would recolonize evenly and without contamination (it did). I then used this to spawn to a coir and verm mix using Damion's coir tek. And that was roughly four days ago and here is what I have now. It looks almost grayish white to me not sure what do you guys think?
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Re: 27qt monotub. Contam or normal? [Re: NwMycoHead] 1
#23904410 - 12/07/16 05:43 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Looks fine
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Dactylium
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Re: 27qt monotub. Contam or normal? [Re: cronicr] 1
#23904416 - 12/07/16 05:45 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Agreed. Looks good man. Dude that liner is fuckin' TIDY, is that shit drawn on?
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NwMycoHead
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Re: 27qt monotub. Contam or normal? [Re: Dactylium] 1
#23904446 - 12/07/16 05:55 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Thanks guys, sorry for the dumb question first time using these teks and just wanted to be certain since I have more jars on the way. But with that said time to make more tubs. And the black is actually painted on I saw a video awhile back that suggests that over using a liner as its more eco friendly not having to use bags. (So my inner hippy came out)
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r.lutece
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Re: 27qt monotub. Contam or normal? [Re: NwMycoHead] 1
#23904593 - 12/07/16 06:37 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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The liner actually isn't for blocking light out; that's a somewhat outdated notion. The reason liners are useful is because they shrink with the substrate as it loses moisture, reducing side-pins.
For a time, it was believe that light was a main trigger for the substrate to begin forming pins, but it actually has very little to do with pinning. Instead, the liner serves the purpose of reducing the likelihood a primordia-friendly microclimate between the substrate and the wall of the tub. (This small gap that forms often provides an ideal zone of humidity; by reducing the space, the zone become less appealing for primordial formation.)
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Re: 27qt monotub. Contam or normal? [Re: NwMycoHead] 1
#23904610 - 12/07/16 06:42 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Liners are meant to shrink with the sub to prevent air between the sub and the tub. Make a great microclimate for side pins.
seems like you know that meow.
Your question s aren't dumb you just don't know. Too someone with more experience it may seem dumb but w.e your the one that need to know right.
The search function is awesome but it's not your work or your situation.
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Edit: looks a tad dry
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Edited by van hatton (12/07/16 06:45 PM)
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NwMycoHead
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Re: 27qt monotub. Contam or normal? [Re: r.lutece] 1
#23904632 - 12/07/16 06:48 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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r.lutece thanks for the info, damn I really thought that was a good idea. Well I won't make that mistake again. Will this tub fruit out properly still? Or will it probably fruit to early before full colonization resulting in a poor first flush? And thanks van hatton I totally realize now. Good thing I'm just starting the other tubs so no paint.
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Re: 27qt monotub. Contam or normal? [Re: NwMycoHead] 1
#23904669 - 12/07/16 06:54 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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It's honestly just preference. I don't mind side pins so sometimes I don't use one.
It is much easier to harvest just from the top imo
Main pinning triggers Full colonization Fresh air exchange usually on this site as fae Evaporation of moisture off the surface
Those are the main ones
Light is actually beneficial in all stages of growth.
 Van
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Fun part is figuring out what works best for you
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Re: 27qt monotub. Contam or normal? [Re: van hatton]
#23904696 - 12/07/16 07:02 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Nice even substrate, looks good!
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Re: 27qt monotub. Contam or normal? [Re: Kenetic] 1
#23904753 - 12/07/16 07:20 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Thanks kenetic! And van I greatly appreciate the info/help thank you. I have since taken the tub out of cover and just left it on the shelf were it'll get plenty of ambient light. How long would you guesstimate until fully colonized for a 27qt?
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Re: 27qt monotub. Contam or normal? [Re: NwMycoHead] 1
#23904757 - 12/07/16 07:21 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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I should also add I only used half a recipe for Damion's coir tek.
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r.lutece
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Re: 27qt monotub. Contam or normal? [Re: NwMycoHead]
#23904959 - 12/07/16 08:07 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
NwMycoHead said: r.lutece thanks for the info, damn I really thought that was a good idea. Well I won't make that mistake again. Will this tub fruit out properly still? Or will it probably fruit to early before full colonization resulting in a poor first flush? And thanks van hatton I totally realize now. Good thing I'm just starting the other tubs so no paint.
Always happy to help! I did the exact same thing you did on my very first mono, only to learn the same thing.
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NwMycoHead
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Re: 27qt monotub. Contam or normal? [Re: r.lutece]
#23905612 - 12/08/16 12:31 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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One last question, might just be second guessing myself but I'm a little confused by the wording in Franks tek... should I have any GE during the monotubs colonization? or keep the tape on for no air until colonized fully?
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van hatton
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Re: 27qt monotub. Contam or normal? [Re: NwMycoHead]
#23905621 - 12/08/16 12:36 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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The imperfect lid will allow enough for GE.
So yes you want ge. I've been fruiting at spawning.
Van
-------------------- If I ever give out misinformation please inform me so I can have the correct information. Tmethyl said: Chuck Norris once roundhouse kicked a monotub that wasn't pinning fast enough. The force of the kick rearranged the genetics of the mushrooms, we now call them Penis Envy. Caps McGee said:
Fun part is figuring out what works best for you
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Re: 27qt monotub. Contam or normal? [Re: van hatton]
#23905645 - 12/08/16 01:08 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Perfect thanks again, figured I was over thinking it.
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