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sup3rhuman
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no "pins" yet, how much light do they NEED?
#5729984 - 06/09/06 08:32 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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I have cakes in a styrofoam cooler with a plexiglass top, and a casing tray in an aquarium with an opaque lid, both in the corner of my room. It's been over a week for the cakes and nothing but mycelium and tiny little white pins. The only light is a 60 watt bulb in the middle of the ceiling. I can see whats happening, so i figured there's enough light. Do I need a lamp nearby? The light going into the casing tray is VERY indirect, since the tray has high sides and the top of the aquarium is opaque.
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RogerRabbit
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Re: no "pins" yet, how much light do they NEED? [Re: sup3rhuman]
#5729997 - 06/09/06 08:43 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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Brighter lighting will work better than dim, far away lighting. The light needs to penetrate the casing layer. Don't listen to those who say if you can see what's happening, there is enough light. That is incorrect. You can get small fluorescent fixtures intended for under kitchen cabinets for less than ten dollars. Put one a few inches above your plexiglass. Put it high enough that heat isn't transferred, but bright light is. RR
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sup3rhuman
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Re: no "pins" yet, how much light do they NEED? [Re: RogerRabbit]
#5730004 - 06/09/06 08:52 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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Alrighty, will try.
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jcee
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Re: no "pins" yet, how much light do they NEED? [Re: sup3rhuman]
#5730315 - 06/09/06 11:16 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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12 ON 12 OFF WALMAT HAS THESE 12 INCH BATTERY POWERED FLOURECENT LIGHT THAT SUPPOSEDLY WORK VERY WELL IT FAIRLY CHEAP LIKE 12.00$
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hyphae
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Re: no "pins" yet, how much light do they NEED? [Re: jcee]
#5730401 - 06/09/06 11:47 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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Like RogerRabbit said poor lighting generally give poor results they will pin of course. Optimally 12-16hrs. a day of good light gives you your best results CONSISTANTLY.
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