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wiggles
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: bartak59]
#5560357 - 04/26/06 08:59 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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In theory jars can last for months if they're sealed and unpunctured. I know I've stored mine for awhile with abesolutely no problem. If you're using any additives that might rot in the presence of water you may wanna hold off though.
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: bartak59]
#5560358 - 04/26/06 08:59 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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bartak59 said: I cooked my jars then didn't innoc. for 3 days cuz I didn't have the privacy. They were just fine.
I'll probably just hold off and do it at the same time, just to avoid the risk.
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: enesi]
#5560364 - 04/26/06 09:00 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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Btw, what strain are you planning on using? Or haven't you gotten quite that far yet 
Sounds like you're off to a great start though!
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: wiggles]
#5560562 - 04/26/06 09:48 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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wiggles said: Btw, what strain are you planning on using? Or haven't you gotten quite that far yet 
Sounds like you're off to a great start though!
yea i haven't quite decided that yet. Probably whatever is easiest to grow since this is my first go at it.
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: enesi]
#5560625 - 04/26/06 09:57 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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Your setup looks great. One of the few noobs who actully read some shit before diving into it. (THANK YOU!!!) As far as the jars, I would make mine the day before you plan on shooting them up. You need to make sure that they are cool when you put the spores in. Ive waited as long as 3 weeks to shoot mine up, and they ended up being fine. Good luck to ya, I know you will do great.
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enesi
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ShroomInduced said: Your setup looks great. One of the few noobs who actully read some shit before diving into it. (THANK YOU!!!) As far as the jars, I would make mine the day before you plan on shooting them up. You need to make sure that they are cool when you put the spores in. Ive waited as long as 3 weeks to shoot mine up, and they ended up being fine. Good luck to ya, I know you will do great.
yea, i think i recall reading that letting them cool overnight is a good thing to do. Man, there's a lot of details that one can easily overlook when experience is low. I'm glad this forum is here to remind me of things along the way! 
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: enesi]
#5561019 - 04/26/06 11:08 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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I remember when I used to waste time on small grows like that, After you get that down try bulk poo....
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enesi
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: liloldme]
#5567930 - 04/28/06 06:39 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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liloldme said: I remember when I used to waste time on small grows like that, After you get that down try bulk poo....
well i wouldn't say i'm "wasting my time"..but ok
Question!- Hydroton wasn't found locally...so i went with lava rocks. Now is there a need to sterelize them at all or boil them first? I rinsed them a few times to get all the dust and stuff off, good enough?
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: enesi]
#5567997 - 04/28/06 06:56 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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sterilizing wont hurt if you're paranoid and bored but its really not necessary. they started life super hot where nothing could live, and are non nutritive to support the growth of anything... so they're pretty well sterile as they are other than anything airborne thats otherwised landed on them (and will land, every time you open your fc! no biggie though.) your fc isn't a sterile environment, nor does it have to be.
might want to rinse and boil (or bake in a big tray) every now and then after a couple grows to be on the safe side, otherwise yer fine
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: creamcorn]
#5568076 - 04/28/06 07:21 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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creamcorn said: sterilizing wont hurt if you're paranoid and bored but its really not necessary. they started life super hot where nothing could live, and are non nutritive to support the growth of anything... so they're pretty well sterile as they are other than anything airborne thats otherwised landed on them (and will land, every time you open your fc! no biggie though.) your fc isn't a sterile environment, nor does it have to be.
might want to rinse and boil (or bake in a big tray) every now and then after a couple grows to be on the safe side, otherwise yer fine
awesome..thanks for the info. I think just a rinse and repeat will suffice to begin with
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: enesi]
#5571712 - 04/29/06 08:20 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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i got my incubator finished. I filled it with warm water and set the heater to 80, my thermometer is placed right on top of the jars with a blanket on top then the lid. I'm reading 85 degrees steady right now. is that a little on the warm side? i was thinking of turning it down so it read closer to 80 if possible.
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: enesi]
#5571856 - 04/29/06 08:55 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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ok, i just checked the temp again, and it was up to like 93, lol. I'm thinking my thermometer isn't too accurate, but i turned the heater down a notch to see what happens.
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: enesi]
#5572170 - 04/29/06 10:09 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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Nice job. Thanks for the pics. I'll be following along.
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: splifner180]
#5573609 - 04/30/06 10:14 AM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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tweaking the incubator so it's just the right temp is getting tedious!
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: enesi]
#5575669 - 04/30/06 10:31 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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Just ordered some spores from sporeworks. I went with their 4 pack bundle that they choose of the P cubensis. I think I've got everything else ready besides a way to dry the fruits afterwards (which i got plenty of time to whip something up, lol)
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creamcorn
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: enesi]
#5575746 - 04/30/06 10:53 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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85 isnt bad. might want to back off a few degrees to be safe if the temp is gonna swing around like that on you. remember 86 is ideal, but the jars will be a couple degrees warmer internally because the myc itself generates a little bit of heat... so 82-84 is a good bet.
you're on the right track for sure though, getting it right well in advance of putting anything in it... way to use common sense that so many seem to be lacking
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: creamcorn]
#5575841 - 04/30/06 11:15 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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creamcorn said: 85 isnt bad. might want to back off a few degrees to be safe if the temp is gonna swing around like that on you. remember 86 is ideal, but the jars will be a couple degrees warmer internally because the myc itself generates a little bit of heat... so 82-84 is a good bet.
you're on the right track for sure though, getting it right well in advance of putting anything in it... way to use common sense that so many seem to be lacking
I've got it pretty steady at about 80 right now. seemed to level off after sitting. I'll bump it up a notch and let it sit and see where it it ends up tomorrow.
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Nunbuh_Chrubble said: I wouldn't use a bubble wand if you are going to use perlite for humitification. You're supposed to use a bubble wand by submerging it underwater and clay pellets or geolite. Perlite HOLDS the moisture by itself. You can still use your airpump for air exchange. That's what I did.
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enesi said: i'm not using perlite in the FC, i'll be using hydroton. Not sure why i said perlite in the first place, lol.
Hmmm I am setting up an almost identical set up for my first time. I already have perlite but I also have the bubble wands. Which do you all think is easier or better? Like I said the perlite is already here but lava rocks like enesi is using are not hard to come by either.
If I just go ahead with the perlite would I just place the end of the air pumps tubes on top of the perlite? How did you place your tubes as well as your holes for the exiting air Nunbuh Chrubble?
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Re: My first setup (pics) [Re: Shodan]
#5576408 - 05/01/06 05:43 AM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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I read that perlite was a LOT more messy to work with in this setup. that's why i am using the rocks.
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#5579405 - 05/01/06 10:11 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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