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NecroMyce
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Incubator setup help
#26933990 - 09/13/20 06:34 PM (3 years, 4 months ago) |
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So i am using the same tek that frank is for my incubator. https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/17897163#17897163
I have my fish tank heater set to 85 degrees, tub inside of a tub with water, i even put a few temp gauges to be exact, one inside the tub, one inside the tub in the water. I also have a fishtank air pump and a water stone to disburse the heat evenly, it seems as if i may need a stronger pump, it is only rated for 5-15 gallon and it looks cooler than it looks like its doing its job. i can post pics if needed.
I have knocked up a few jars on 8/31/20, They are showing growth, but slowly. I understand that syringe inoculation will take 2-4 weeks i believe, but i feel as I've had faster growth with a full colonization at 3 weeks.
I think my issue is the room i am keeping my incubator in is a small closet and it is the same temp as my house 72-74 degrees and i feel like we have warmth coming from the water/fish tank heater and im loosing some out the top of the tub. I put the lid on but slightly crooked to provide airflow, and i put a light blanket over the incubator. I have seen some people use towels over the jars/bags in your incubator, maybe that is the fix to my issue? not sure.. The water temp gauges are reading between 82-84. and the temp gauge that is placed inside the tub is reading about 82..
I've also read that temps can also be higher in the jars/bags than the water. However, the jars feel cold to the touch. maybe thinking that the blanket will help kept temp in.
Any suggestions?
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Re: Incubator setup help [Re: NecroMyce]
#26933996 - 09/13/20 06:37 PM (3 years, 4 months ago) |
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Insulating wont help. You need something producing about 5 degrees of heat to keep you around high 70 s
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NecroMyce
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I figured i am keeping around 80's at least, taking into consideration that temp gauges could be off, or any other variables. The heater is set at 85 and everything is reading 82-84 usually, so i would assume the jars/bags are around 80 atleast but it doesnt seem to be keeping the entire jar or bag that temp, possibly just the bottom that is touching the tub.
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jcm4620
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Re: Incubator setup help [Re: NecroMyce]
#26934063 - 09/13/20 07:09 PM (3 years, 4 months ago) |
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dont incubate anything room temp is totally fine. those temps your talking about are far far too hot
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NecroMyce
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Re: Incubator setup help [Re: jcm4620]
#26934072 - 09/13/20 07:17 PM (3 years, 4 months ago) |
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I guess im reading different info from different posts. I can lower it to 82, which will keep everything around 80..
im assuming syringe inoculation just takes 4 weeks by standard
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Re: Incubator setup help [Re: NecroMyce]
#26934074 - 09/13/20 07:19 PM (3 years, 4 months ago) |
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tooo hot man room temp is what u want 70-75 anymore than that ur creating a breeding ground for contams to get a foothold
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Re: Incubator setup help [Re: jcm4620]
#26934081 - 09/13/20 07:21 PM (3 years, 4 months ago) |
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also use agar syringes are dirty as hell and usually the biggest sources of contamination usually bacterial. all spores are dirty to some extent and its very very wise to obtain a clean culture on agar and inoculate with that
Edited by jcm4620 (09/13/20 07:22 PM)
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Re: Incubator setup help [Re: NecroMyce]
#26934082 - 09/13/20 07:21 PM (3 years, 4 months ago) |
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72-74 room temp is fine
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