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Jens yhsbbs
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Cultivating algae in fruiting chamber for FAE
#28653127 - 02/09/24 05:00 PM (11 months, 1 day ago) |
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Hello,
I'm in the process of configuring my grow tent to function as a fruiting chamber. I'm grappling with the challenge of maintaining high FAE rates without having to vent the entire grow chamber. Given the size of my grow chamber (1.2x1.2x2m), expelling humid air into my basement seems unwise. The constant temperature fluctuations with each influx of fresh air also means I continually have to adjust the temperature inside the grow chamber. Moreover, the need to constantly refill the humidifier and the potential risk of introducing contaminants during each FAE remain constant concerns.
I am considering the idea of co-cultivating algae such as Haematococcus pluvialis or Spirulina with my mushrooms. The premise of this approach is that the algae would consume the CO2 produced by the mushrooms and generate O2 in return. With the right setup, it is possible to grow the algae in a sterile manner that would not introduce contaminants to the mushroom environment, such as large containers with a polyfill filter or something similar. A small aquarium pump could be used to guide the CO2-rich air from the mushrooms into the algae medium.
I'm contemplating a setup similar to the one demonstrated in this video for my fruiting chamber:
I am uncertain about the quantity of algae I need to cultivate in order to offset the CO2 produced by the mushrooms. Does anybody have some data so I could calculate the needed amount of algae.
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Re: Cultivating algae in fruiting chamber for FAE [Re: Jens yhsbbs]
#28653197 - 02/09/24 06:13 PM (11 months, 1 day ago) |
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Welcome to the shroomery!!
Is this your first go at cultivating mushrooms?
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Re: Cultivating algae in fruiting chamber for FAE [Re: Jens yhsbbs]
#28663275 - 02/17/24 12:36 AM (10 months, 24 days ago) |
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Hey there I’m new to the hobby prepping for my first attempt but talking with a fellow hobbyist was playing with the idea of trying to force different colors into the mushrooms. I know flamingos and shrimp turn pink from blue green algae and was toying with the concept myself. If you get the grow going with the algae I’d be curious to see if you find any color change occur
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Re: Cultivating algae in fruiting chamber for FAE [Re: MicroDoctorPHD] 1
#28663312 - 02/17/24 02:21 AM (10 months, 24 days ago) |
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I'm not sure what the big barriers are here...
Small fan on a timer for FAE. Small heater at the bottom which will automatocally turn on when temps get too low. Ultrasonic on a timer pumping into the top.
You're scrapping all of these established methods because you're worried about wet air going into the room?
Just run a dehumidifier in the room.
While I think your idea is novel, if this is your first time growing I'd dial in established methods first (also, the tent should not be perfectly sealed.) Then if you want to add algae as you described add them with the other stuff, then start slowly dialing it back to see if the algae can pick up some of the slack.
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