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CubensisCutter
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FAE problem
#7910354 - 01/21/08 04:25 PM (16 years, 11 days ago) |
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currently my fruiting chamber is an 18 gallon clear rubbermaid container with an airtight lid and i use perlite for humidification. i work for about 8 to 10 hours everyday and there is no one to fan the co2 out. what can i do to solve this problem
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DoctorRobert
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Drill 100-200 1/4 inch holes throughout all six sides of your FC.
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CubensisCutter
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all 6 sides? the bottom too? wont this cause my floor to get wet? also should i drill them towards the bottom, like right above the perlite
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DoctorRobert
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Yup, all six sides. You can cut the top out of another like tub, and use it as a table/run-off rez. Leave enough of the lid of the second tub to hold up your FC.
Drill them on all 6 sides, the bottom, the sides, the top. Perlite needs FAE to work properly, and your FC needs FAE to trigger pinning and help fight contams that prefer stagnate air.
Every 2-4 inches is preferred.
5 inches of damp well drained perlite with plenty of FAE is the preferred low tek. Your Rh should stay as close to 99% as possible at all times.
You may still need to mist though, so get a fine misting spray bottle, or an ultra sonic mister for periodic re-hydrations.
Search the forum archives for Shotgun FC.
You can tube an ultra sonic into a Shotgun FC, and if you get a good repeat cycle timer, you can set the mister for 1 minute on, 15 minutes off, or whatever you need to maintain constant FAE and near 99% Rh at all times.
Edited by DoctorRobert (01/21/08 04:42 PM)
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DontPlay
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It doesn't have to be 100-200 at all Just make plenty and you will be okay.. Don't over do it...Or then youll have RH problems.
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CubensisCutter
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Re: FAE problem [Re: DontPlay]
#7910593 - 01/21/08 05:00 PM (16 years, 11 days ago) |
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co2 is heavier then oxygen right?so it usually collects in the bottom...does this mean i should put the holes right above where the perlite is?
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you should make a shotgun terrarium . this way only one fae will be enough
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Drill holes as described. CO2 isn't enough heavier that it will 'drain' out holes in the bottom. You want lots of holes so there can be constant fresh air. RR
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