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mono tub questions
    #5907823 - 07/28/06 02:29 AM (17 years, 6 months ago)

Ok i will be starting a mono tub very soon and i have a bunch of tubs that i used for the double tub tek

my question is what is the diffrence between the double tub and mono every post i have read the holes are in the same place just use 1 tub instead of 2? just want to make sure i have this right before i attempt it thanks guys


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: xaxphaanes]
    #5907867 - 07/28/06 02:56 AM (17 years, 6 months ago)

make sure your monotub is tall enough.

you want around 6-8 inches between your bottom and top holes.

you want your bottom holes 6 inches off the bottom.
or maybe 5.5 inches.

the substrate in a monotub should be five inches.

use an opaque colored tub.
cut a hole in the top and replace it with plexi-glass.
it is so super easy to do.

there you go, monotub done.

^^all just my opinion, as always^^


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: monstermitch]
    #5908141 - 07/28/06 06:47 AM (17 years, 6 months ago)

Agreed. But I use only about 2 to 3 inhces of poo in my monotub.

And if you are lucky, home depot will have a tub like I have in my signature, with an opaque base and clear lid so you wont have to bother with plexiglass.


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: xaxphaanes]
    #5908193 - 07/28/06 07:25 AM (17 years, 6 months ago)

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xaxphaanes said:
my question is what is the diffrence between the double tub and mono every post i have read the holes are in the same place just use 1 tub instead of 2?




the reason for 2 monotubs is to be able to control proper temp better

first monotub fill with 1/4 water, put a submersible water heater, adjust the temp you want
place the second monotub inside the first, the one with water

poof

I hope that answered your question


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: tonyperez420]
    #5908545 - 07/28/06 10:33 AM (17 years, 6 months ago)

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tonyperez420 said:
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xaxphaanes said:
my question is what is the diffrence between the double tub and mono every post i have read the holes are in the same place just use 1 tub instead of 2?




the reason for 2 monotubs is to be able to control proper temp better

first monotub fill with 1/4 water, put a submersible water heater, adjust the temp you want
place the second monotub inside the first, the one with water

poof

I hope that answered your question




you are way off


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: monstermitch]
    #5908631 - 07/28/06 11:09 AM (17 years, 6 months ago)

tub-in-tub is the incubator tonyperez420 describes


double tub is a fruiting chamber


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: EquilibriuM]
    #5908652 - 07/28/06 11:15 AM (17 years, 6 months ago)

yay another thread with a bunch of info yet nobody answered the question. :smile:

monotub and double tub are the same exact principle, basically the same thing.

a monotub is... one tub, with a lid on it.

a double tub is, two tubs.  instead of a lid, one tub is right side up, and another matching tub is placed upside down on top as the lid.  this makes it taller.  a nifty way to go about it is to find a particular tub that comes in different colors, use an opaque one for the bottom and a clear one for the top.

if you find one tub that is tall enough (yet you have enough substrate to make it thick enough) then you can use just one.  like somebody mentioned, an opaque one with a clear lid is nice.  otherwise an opaque one, with a hole cut w/plexi works great too, just a little more work/materials.


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: creamcorn]
    #5908684 - 07/28/06 11:29 AM (17 years, 6 months ago)

or you can do this with a DT...





black trash bag...and some duct tape!~

I love duct tape!~

:smile:


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: Roadkill]
    #5908881 - 07/28/06 01:01 PM (17 years, 6 months ago)

where does one find a piece of plexiglass to fit on top of a rubbermaid? home depot?


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: ackmess]
    #5908934 - 07/28/06 01:19 PM (17 years, 6 months ago)

They'll have large sheets of it for sale, yes. You may have to do a little cutting if you want a perfect fit.


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: beyondsisxth]
    #5909021 - 07/28/06 02:04 PM (17 years, 6 months ago)

home depot/lowes will cut the plexiglas for you, to what ever size you need.


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: Omnicracker]
    #5909587 - 07/28/06 05:22 PM (17 years, 6 months ago)

cool so i can just use the tubs that i have right now (that i used for the last double tub grow) should i add more holes in it right now it has 4 per countainer 2 on each side on both top and bottom or will that be enough ? thanks guys i really apreciate the help.


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: xaxphaanes]
    #5909605 - 07/28/06 05:29 PM (17 years, 6 months ago)

eight holes per monotub.

four each on the long sides.

two near the bottom, two near the top.

the bottom ones should be about 5-6 inches from the bottom of the tub.

the top ones should be about 6-8 inches above the bottom ones.


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: monstermitch]
    #5909705 - 07/28/06 06:08 PM (17 years, 6 months ago)

What size holes would you use for say a 22 gallon tub? I know the DT TEK says 1" but that seems kind of small...


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: EquilibriuM]
    #5909713 - 07/28/06 06:13 PM (17 years, 6 months ago)

1.5 inch-2 inch.

I use 35 gallon tubs with two inch holes.

I tried a few with 12 and 16 holes, seem to work about the same.
hole placement is the key.


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: monstermitch]
    #7257474 - 08/03/07 10:26 PM (16 years, 6 months ago)

when you drill the bottom holes do they sit right on the casing layer or 1/2in above it?


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: Mogley]
    #7257495 - 08/03/07 10:31 PM (16 years, 6 months ago)

a little above but not by much......you bumped an old thread lol...


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: xaxphaanes]
    #7258996 - 08/04/07 12:12 PM (16 years, 6 months ago)

yea i know. when i make new ones to ask a Q no one replys so I tried on this one lol


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: Mogley]
    #7259252 - 08/04/07 01:29 PM (16 years, 6 months ago)

lol...also i try and get the bottom holes as close as i can to the casing layer or sub layer.


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Re: mono tub questions [Re: xaxphaanes]
    #7259617 - 08/04/07 03:50 PM (16 years, 6 months ago)

I as well only use 3 inches of substrate. 5 sounds kick ass though. Too bad I already drilled holes in the tubs. Double tub is just a tub with anoth tub upside down on it. I see no advantage of a dub tub over a monotub but I like monotub. BTW monstermitch... Im using your tek and I will have a log up with lots of pics sometime soon


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