Gasket seal mono tub

Hello everyone! It has been since 2004 that i've done anything mycological. I don't have too much hands on experience but back in 2004 I studied day in and day out. I have a vast knowledge on this subject. I have decided to give er' a go for old time sake.

I am confused when it comes to the modern mono tub specifically the gasket seal sterlite model. The one with the blue gasket. I have been for weeks using ai to understand modern Cubensis methods and techniques.

I have a beautiful lc vial thriving & soon to go into grain spawn bags. I purchased eight of the 54 quart gasket seal tubs & am deciding where & how to drill these holes.

Through my ai research i found out that the casing layer we used to use has been found to be unnecessary. That blew my mind & I'm still having a hard time believing this. Please correct me if this is not a modern finding.

So here is the reason I am back is to inquire info on how many holes, where & diameter? My ai & I have discussed for days that all that is needed is four 1" holes drilled into these 54 quart gasket seal tubs then cover with discs. The discussion also was that there is no need for plugging the holes which is a hard one to swallow considering I have a good understanding of c02 & fae. Please anyone explain if this is a new thing we do with Cube or has my ai been feeding me shit for weeks.

I was learning about the gasket seal like it was some kind of sorcery that solves having to plug, tape, layer myco tape, etc. I am super confused as I sometimes feel ai is a yes man.

From all the modern youtube videos I see the common 6 hole set up & no 4 hole but rarely I see vids using the gasket seal.

I may potentially have a gnat problem so that is why I purchased the gasket tubs.

So if any one can please set this info straight for me I would be ultra grateful.

I have a 54 quart sterlite gasket seal tub that I will be adding in like 15 lbs compost & I need to know what actually works with this specific tub. My lights & heat are set automation which I think is pretty dang sweet. Consider I may have gnats lingering. I've spent quite a bit this go as I'm an adult now with my own place to do this.

I feel like 4 holes will just choke the bulk grow & that I need 6 holes but of what diameter. I think 2 up high & the rest go ground level or a little above...

I was hoping to basically not fan or mist, wait until harvest to open the mono tub. Pretty sure this is possible as that was why the mono tub was invented & actually i'm only familiar with the double tub tec so this is new to me using one tub with gasket.

Oh, also, the substrate depth will be about 4" & that is to be the placement of the bottom holes. I think that is right?

I appreciate anyone who comments whether you are an experienced cultivator or just one with knowledge.
Thanks

1) Do we not use a casing layer anymore or is this specific feature of the gasket seal?

2) Hole diameter, placement, 4 or 6?

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