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Shrooms4fun
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Setting up my first mono tote
#23933304 - 12/16/16 06:55 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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So far i have 10 jars colonized and ready for spawning into the montub, the monotub i have chosen for this is 2X sterlite 64 QT tubs with the dimensions of 23 3/4L X 16W X 13 1/2 tall (i think the model # is 1497 Titanium if this is of any help). From my reading 5 colonized quart jars is capable of being spawned to a 66 QT tub i chose one slightly smaller than that in order to hopefully speed up the colonization of the bulk substrate.
At this point im not 100% sure what im doing from here, i know i need to drill holes that will be just above the substrate (either 3" or 4" depending on the substrate depth i choose) as well as some towards the top of the tote as well, the distances or amount of holes with the dimensions i am not so sure about. I know that the lower holes are supposed to be tightly stuffed with polyfill and the upper ones loosely stuffed to allow the intake of oxygen, being that this is my first monotub i have no feel for how tightly or loosely to stuff these holes, i have alos looked into an alternate TEK that was posted here as well ( https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/20115107 ) I tried something like that with the same posters TEK for the SFD's and it really did not turn out so well for me. The polyfill sheets kept wanting to separate or not adhere to each other very well. so i guess the question in this area would be can i use other things like lets say an SFD for the bottom holes, or would that restrict FAE to much? Hell if someone has used that polyfill TEK with success I would gladly even pay someone for several large sheets of it so i dont have to mess with it, as the polyfill TEK really seems to be the neater way to go about things and have a lot less hastle.
any how any help or suggestions with my first monotote would be great as i have mentioned i have absolutely 0 experience in setting these up as it is my first one so anything would be helpful so im not taking random shots in the dark trying to get this set up properly.
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Thadeous
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Re: Setting up my first mono tote [Re: Shrooms4fun]
#23933381 - 12/16/16 07:18 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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You are correct; SFDs restrict airflow too much. I've recently started using the ironed batting technique for my monotubs. I made mine magnetic as well, a la Spitball Jedi's monotub tek. That also has very detailed information on making a monotub.
If you end up going the stuffed hole route (ha!) I highly recommend checking out Frank Horrigan's writeup.
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Re: Setting up my first mono tote [Re: Shrooms4fun]
#23933383 - 12/16/16 07:19 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Dont overthink it dude! as tight as you can on botton and a little loose on top..watch it n adjust as needed.
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r.lutece
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Re: Setting up my first mono tote [Re: cronicr]
#23933419 - 12/16/16 07:28 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Definitely read SBJ's tek, it's one of the most descriptive monotub teks around. Will tell you everything you need to know!
SpitballJedi's Monotub Tek
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Grundalizer
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Re: Setting up my first mono tote [Re: r.lutece]
#23933751 - 12/16/16 09:26 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Is it important to soak your colonized substrate before fruiting? It had been colonized on rye in a jar for 3 weeks, then in cor/verm for 10 days...probably thirsty.
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cronicr



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Re: Setting up my first mono tote [Re: Grundalizer]
#23933755 - 12/16/16 09:28 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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No need;-)
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Re: Setting up my first mono tote [Re: cronicr]
#23933787 - 12/16/16 09:46 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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AK1000
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Re: Setting up my first mono tote [Re: Shrooms4fun]
#23933807 - 12/16/16 09:56 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
korn16ftl3 said: I know that the lower holes are supposed to be tightly stuffed with polyfill and the upper ones loosely stuffed to allow the intake of oxygen
There's also Pastywhyte's Easy Micropore Dialed Monos where you use micropore tape instead of polyfill. I haven't kept up with the thread to know how other peoples experience has gone with it though.
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Dactylium
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Re: Setting up my first mono tote [Re: AK1000]
#23933862 - 12/16/16 10:17 PM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Micropore monos are the truth
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Shrooms4fun
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Re: Setting up my first mono tote [Re: Dactylium]
#23939935 - 12/19/16 09:22 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
Thadeous said: I've recently started using the ironed batting technique for my monotubs.
Guess I'll try the micropore tape method that seems promising
Edited by Shrooms4fun (01/08/17 09:03 AM)
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