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Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers * 60
    #27827195 - 06/19/22 11:48 AM (1 year, 7 months ago)

This is a place to ask quick questions. They happen all the time and this is a dedicated place.

Try to keep questions brief yet include as much detail as possible and try to keep answers brief and to the point.

Please do not refer people to the search function in this thread.  Questions and answers only. Suggestions of search terms are fine and encouraged as well as instruction on how to use the search function and search function tact.

This is not a place to harass, demean, put down, or argue. People are allowed to disagree and that should not be misconstrued as an opening for argumentation or as a personal challenge. All views no mater how controversial are welcome to be expressed here regardless of post count, status, ratings, etc. Everyone has their own views and experiences and observations. All of it is valid in some way.



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Quick question,

Should someone remove sunflower seeds when using WBS for spawn that will be used directly and not expanded?


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Re: Ask Quick Questions Here [Re: san pedro guy]
    #27827924 - 06/19/22 09:52 PM (1 year, 7 months ago)

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Quick question:
If I drop a plate pin straight to grains, will it mess up the genetics if the cap opens or does it not matter because there are already spores in the cap by the time it forms? 

thanks



That will vary a lot from culture to culture. Using mature plate pins as starter cultures has more often than not been consistent in producing some fine and vigorous fruiting cultures for me. It is as if the spores on the gills are designed by the host to improve and stay with the host. I love colony forming organisms.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Sockadin]
    #27829071 - 06/20/22 06:16 PM (1 year, 7 months ago)

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Nichrome said:

Quick question,

Should someone remove sunflower seeds when using WBS for spawn that will be used directly and not expanded?




No I think sunflower seeds offer alot of healthy fats most of the sunflower seeds are black oil sunflowers in almost every batch of wbs.

You know I'm a fan of Black Oil Sunflower seeds.





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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: rumfor69] * 1
    #27831394 - 06/22/22 07:57 AM (1 year, 7 months ago)

A quality HEPA filter doesn't need an actual "hood" for mycology IME. If there is contamination happening then there is an issue with your FFU like a leak or a compromised filter, or a bad fan, or mismatched internal space, or your ninja maneuvers in front of it are not up to snuff. Mine is small and I use it right on a table in a carpeted room without a "hood" and I have used them in some really gross places full of ambient spore and animal debris.

Filters can be swapped if they are of the same specifications.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: milkboy]
    #27833614 - 06/23/22 08:19 PM (1 year, 7 months ago)

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I would just leave it were its at now. Even when it gets fully colonized you can leave it on the shelf for a week or two just fine.



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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers *DELETED* [Re: Vibetyme]
    #27834145 - 06/24/22 09:01 AM (1 year, 7 months ago)

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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Nichrome] * 2
    #27834147 - 06/24/22 09:02 AM (1 year, 7 months ago)

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Vibetyme said:
It is because there is no shaking involved so you aren't spreading the bacteria/mold from the syringe all around like you would a grain jar or bag.

This gives your mycelium a chance to take hold and possibly beat any contams.




:whathesaid:

Spore prints and spore syringes are rarely clean and often harboring other organisms. PF tek works quite well and is easy enough to pull off with basic gear and understanding. The materials can be found (or at least materials that will work) nearly everywhere in the world "Cakes" in general are a good thing to understand know how to pull off. It is a versatile skill set that is useful in many ways for a lot of species.

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Do prints need to be kept in the fridge? Is that where people normally keep them? I haven’t taken any yet, but my mind defaulted to room temp for some reason.





They do not. I germinated wild spores taken on card paper and kept in a sandwich baggie for 18 years. They don't all fare that well.

IME spores that are allowed a little GE in storage and are not desicated too far last longer. The biggest culprit I've noticed in spores losing viability is dryness.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Racoon4]
    #27861269 - 07/13/22 02:01 PM (1 year, 6 months ago)

:whathesaid:


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Cassette81]
    #27861292 - 07/13/22 02:21 PM (1 year, 6 months ago)

Smart plan. Foil is very cheap and mushrooms drop spores for free. An endless bounty awaits.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: CowsPoopShrooms] * 1
    #27866947 - 07/17/22 10:45 PM (1 year, 6 months ago)

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Quick Question: nOOb wanting to know how these are looking (2 different cups)?



No way, that I'm aware of, to get it to focus on the myc and not the lid. :justdontknow:





Send it.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Beaches] * 1
    #27867325 - 07/18/22 09:35 AM (1 year, 6 months ago)

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Beaches said:
Two transparent tubs with holes spaced about 2” apart in all six sides. About 3” of perlite in both but would prefer more.

Question 1:
Will/does oxygen rise up in stacked tubs / does CO2 sink? i.e should a higher tub have more or less ventilation or just stick with 2” spaced holes?

Question 2:
Stacked tubs again - topmost tub have holes in the lid or not?

CHEERS :smile:




It is unfortunately more complicated than that as the colonies, especially while fruiting, will to the best of their ability move air around to their liking. In a sealed environment with no current this means colonies will compete for resources, oxygen in this case. The idea with indoor mushrooms is to reduce the struggle and the fight as much as possible for them.


A small circulation fan in the space will solve both of those concerns.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Guerrilla] * 2
    #27867955 - 07/18/22 04:13 PM (1 year, 6 months ago)

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Guerrilla said:
No you'll be aight





If you dry them out, just shake them around in a bag after and all that crap falls off...


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: cozmyc]
    #27872850 - 07/22/22 12:41 PM (1 year, 6 months ago)

A lot of people fail to get solution to the bottoms of the taller half pints. If you can get at least a dribble down to the bottom on 2 noc points then you should be fine as far as stalling is concerned.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: LtLurker]
    #27872851 - 07/22/22 12:42 PM (1 year, 6 months ago)

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cozmyc said:
Just a quick tip. I've found that once my cakes are starting to slow a little, if I purge the co2 out and get some clean fresh air in, they speed up. I have been doing thus consistently with results!



Expand on that please. How do you think you're purging co2?





This is not a debate thread.

Quick questions and quick answers please.

https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/27827195#27827195



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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: LtLurker]
    #27872861 - 07/22/22 12:48 PM (1 year, 6 months ago)

GTFOH with that attitude bro.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: LtLurker]
    #27872995 - 07/22/22 02:41 PM (1 year, 6 months ago)

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Quote:

Nichrome said:
GTFOH with that attitude bro.



Come to discussion and expand what you mean. Im pretty positive you're mistaken. I dont have an attitude bro, chill. Co2 build up qnd purge is a common misconception, not a big deal.
https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/25667983





I stand by my statement.

If you read my OP you will notice that it is clearly stated that this thread is not a place for debates or hashing out right vs wrong or good information vs bad information. There is no discussion to be had and an invite to an argument goes against the nature of this thread. By all means answer all the questions you like but nobody is wrong here, and all methods and advice no matter how dated, incorrect, unknown, good, informed, or mislead, are perfectly welcome. Arguments, ego stroking, and debates are not.

There is already a thread for general discussions, lengthy debates, and figuring out who knows the most and who is the best at everything, and this is not that thread. Here is a link to that thread in case anybody missed it.  https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/23528067#23528067

Please keep questions quick and keep answers to the point. If you disagree with someone then please keep it to yourself. These are the guidelines set forth by me in my OP and I will do all of you the respect of following any guidelines in your posts. All I ask is for the courtesy of the same. Thanks and carry on.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Rotnpins] * 1
    #27873019 - 07/22/22 03:02 PM (1 year, 6 months ago)

Generally the little bit of agar left on the loop unless you left a lot on there is pretty void of moisture. If you see spores on the foil get a little saturated you can just let the print vape off for a few minutes in front of the flow or maybe 10-15 in a SAB. IME dryness will kill spores a lot faster than moisture will. 24 hours isn't necessary. No worries.


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Rotnpins]
    #27873065 - 07/22/22 03:46 PM (1 year, 6 months ago)

Quick question:

How long are you guys running your PC's at 20+ psi?


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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: Smellyhobbit] * 1
    #27874093 - 07/23/22 12:03 PM (1 year, 6 months ago)

Personally I like to PC cotton q tips, preferably the wood stick ones, and wrap with foil.  Most people buy the presterilized ones that come individually wrapped, in boxes of 100-1000. The presterilized ones look more professional and tend to have longer handles and are easier to repackage because they come with a sleeve. If I PC'd it I know it's good to go vs trusting a "batch" of presterilized ones from a factory.

Smaller q tips are easier to send in envelopes and are not treated with ethylene oxide or other sanitizers, biocides, or mutagens, and have never been exposed to questionably calibrated radiation.  I don't like working with stuff that makes me feel like I'm in a hospital or corporate laboratory. The numbers and logos and certifications and all the underpaid and poorly treated employees in the manufacturing facilities who are exposed to radiation and sterilization chemicals is something I don't like to support. That's all just my personal preference and the reasoning for it.

A quote from a .gov regarding ethylene oxide. There is a lot of info out there about ethylene oxide and other similar chemicals.

Quote:

Ethylene oxide has been shown to be an effective mutagen in a variety of organisms ranging from bacteria to mammalian cells. There is also an association between ethylene oxide exposure and human somatic cell cytogenetic damage. Furthermore, ethylene oxide has been shown to alkylate protein and DNA at exposure levels that have been encountered occupationally. Ethylene oxide is not only effective at producing somatic cell mutations but also at inducing genetic damage in germ cells. While it is clear that ethylene oxide is a germ cell mutagen in whole mammals, the mechanism(s) by which it produces genetic lesions in germ cells is uncertain.




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Re: Ask Quick Questions, Get Quick Answers [Re: MrPickwick] * 2
    #27874136 - 07/23/22 12:36 PM (1 year, 6 months ago)

Those look a lot like APE (albino penis envy). Perfectly good and in fact you might be caught off guard by how strong they are if you eat as many as you normally would.

You ordered silver and they gave you gold. A happy accident for sure.


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