well later.....

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So far he is thinking it will work, he just needs to figure out:
How long to run it for and how many times a day/week.
If he should run the pump while fresh air is being added via the other pump.

He is also thinking of adding a irrigation line running on the top of the perlite, and , when he sees that the perlite is getting dry turns on the pump, that will pump water to the irreigation line and spray a fine mist on them. He thinks that if he uses warm weater that it will make the hummity rise.

Just some thoughts.
Thanks for your reply

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hope this helps...
later....

-=zillion=-

I still dont know how relible the small fish tank pump will work to push out all the co2/
.

The thing that gets me is, that the hawk tank doesn't make sence with out some way to rid the tank of co2.
I mean why would you have to worrie about providing the mushromms fresh air if you have to fan out the tank every once and awhile.

he is just looking for a way he automate most of the mundain tasks.

I would love to hear from "The man himself" (Hawk)

does he ever visit this board?

Thanks once again for all you help.

hehe

AS your pushing fresh air into the tank, it is also pushing out the expended air, CO2, through the filter, and any cracks in the seal.
Also with the filtered hole on top, it allows a small amount of air exchange there as well.

Personally, I always had great success with this method. Have your air pump on a timer, not having to fan it, which increases the chances of more contamination infecting your casings every time you open the lid.

Using perlite is key. Use about 2" on bottom, with about 1" to 1 1/2" of bottled mnt spring water, also use about 20 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide every couple of weeks to help the water from going stagnant.

With this setup, the humidity always stayed between 82%-92% , perfect for casings.

ONe last important note, dont use anything less then 3/8" thick plexi glass, drilled to a wood frame, or it will warp.

-peace- www.thehawkseye.com

He didnt think about the loss from the cracks in the tank.
(he was under the impression that you wanted a airtight seal, or at least the best you can do.)

So far the tank method looks the best, so he said he is going to give it try.

{(The thing that makes him want to grow, is the same that makes him want to try experimenting with the way he does it.
He has to learn to know wtf he is talking about before he opens his mouth, hehe.})

I quess he has a lot to learn.

Thanks alot, this has helped

Now back to theHAWKSEYE to re-read the the HAWK TANK.

P.S. I run my pump 24/7 and also take the lid off twice a day to wipe off some condensation. I run my ozone generator during the lid off thing, so maybe thats not good for others.

Alien

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[This message has been edited by Shroom Alien (edited July 26, 2000).]