Hello everyone!
We will make this simple. Generally Mycelium only needs between 70-75 degrees to colonize normally.
*THE ONLY TIME YOU NEED A (TiT)TUB IN TUB INCUBATOR, IS WHEN YOUR INCUBATION ROOM TEMPS DROP UNDER 70DEGREES.*
With this being said, lets get into it.
Supplies you will need: ----------------------------------------------------------- *2 Plastic totes of whatever size you want your incubator to be. *4 1/2 pint mason jars *1 Fishtank heater spec for 1-10 gallons *1 Fishtank pump spec for 1-10 gallons *1 air hose for fishtank pump *1 airstone *1 submersible thermometer *1 Blanket/Towel -----------------------------------------------------------
   ----------------------------------------------------------- So the idea is you get one tote, put your fishtank heater, fishtank air pump that is connected to your airstone in your bottom tote, fill it with water and i usually add a little bit of Iso alcohol to the water for good measure. Make sure you read your fishtank heater instructions, sometimes even if you select 75 degrees for your incubation temp, it will actually only hold 1-3 degrees lower than what it shows.
The blanket is only needed, if you have your incubation chamber in a area that is getting A LOT of light. Sometimes towards the end of colonization around 95-100% colonized, the intense light can initiate pinning. Therefore, keeping a blanket over the tub will keep light out and also act as a insulated layer to keep heat in.
The 4 mason jars are not shown in the pictures above, but they are for keeping the tub from slouching and touching the fishtank heater. So make sure your jars clear the heater. Some plastic totes do not even need any mason jars, the way they are shaped will allow them to sit inside eachother without the bottoms touching, giving anywhere from a 2-5" gap, perfect to add your airpump and heater.
The fishtank air pump with the added air stone is really needed to help disburse heat. If you are getting a fishtank air pump, you NEED the airstone or its basically pointless. And its that simple!
Remember, temps inside your jars/bags will be atleast 1-2degrees higher than what the fishtank heater is set at or, whatever temp gauge you have is showing. ----------------------------------------------------------- Downsides For one, every couple of 1-3, you will need to drain all the water, clean the tub, and reset it, which can be a pain, I've noticed a lot of algae and the walls are slimy and if you keep your incubator in the same room as your fruiting process, it could cause issues. And realistically I have my room around 70-75, it fluctuates sometimes, but generall about 73 degrees. And i have the same normal colonization temps, now we will see what happens in the winter and maybe i will bust out the incubation tub. But if you are doing bulk grows, the incubation tubs are not worth it unless you can make a huge one. You can also use zip ties to hold the tub down if it starts to float, but usually with enough bags/jars in the tub it will hold itself down. If you have any questions you can read the link i posted below, there is alot of good info, or ask here and i will reply if needed. I have to credit frank for this tek.
Frank's TiT Incubator
Edited by NecroMyce (10/22/20 10:22 PM)
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