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stuckinabeat
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How do these look :)
#8062901 - 02/24/08 12:43 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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This is my 1st attempt at a monotub. Im using 3qts of brf with 1 brick of straight coir in a 60 qt monotub. It has been 5 days since i spawned. I would say it looks almost fully colonized but I'm gonna wait at least 10 days. I am also going to use 50/50 casing mix on it.
I know the pics are pretty crappy but how do you think its looking so far and does anyone have any ideas of what yield could be? i know its hard to say but id like to have something nice to think of tonight while laying in bed.
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shevanel
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Pic quality isn't so good.
There has got to be something a little better to think about while laying in bed dawg.
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Re: How do these look :) [Re: shevanel]
#8062938 - 02/24/08 01:04 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I'm sure there is but thats what i have in mind. Thanks for the encouragement though.
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shevanel
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If you can get better pics it would make for better conversation.
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Re: How do these look :) [Re: shevanel]
#8062953 - 02/24/08 01:12 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Looks like it just went through an earthquake. Looks a bit dry too.
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stuckinabeat
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Re: How do these look :) [Re: shevanel]
#8062954 - 02/24/08 01:12 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Well lets just say that the myc is nice and white and fluffy after 5 days. Substrate is about 4 inches in a 60 qt. monotub. Any ideas?
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stuckinabeat
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There is condensation on the sides and it was as close to field capacity as ive ever seen. If it is too dry should i dunk after spawn run is complete. I do not have drain holes on bottom.
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looks like you took pictures on Mars...
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Rose
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From the pic, it does look dry (they drink more water than many n00bs think... the sub-tropics, where cubes thrive, get a LOT of rain)... otherwise I think it is time to case it.
Serious. Looks like you are good to go.
You tell US how much you get!
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Edited by Rose (02/24/08 01:42 AM)
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stuckinabeat
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Re: How do these look :) [Re: Rose]
#8063018 - 02/24/08 01:38 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Will do.
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dumbfounded1600
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Dunk After each flush by submerging it under water for 24 hours in cold cold water. Most growers just put it in the refrigerator. Doing so will not cause bacteria/contamination build up in cold water as would in room temperature water. After the initial dunk let cold cold water rinse on top of the colonized substrate to knock off any bacteria slime or mold spores that may have landed on it. Put it in the FC PROVIDE ADEQUATE FAE or it may water log it. DUNKING
That is why 1/4th inch holes are needed for better air currents. Contaminants can't get a hold of substrates because free flowing air is always moving through. Contaminants THRIVE in old slow moving stale air. That is why at least IMO polyfill is for stuffed animals and pillows. Since you didn't drill holes just leave it and fan ever 4-5 times an hour. AIR CURRENTS
I don't know about misting yet because you might disturb the HIGH C02 content you need so much. I would think yes... Any comments on this?
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Rose
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Since it is fully colonized, case immediately. Mist the casing every day... like a misty rain in the rainforest. They do like their rain.
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dumbfounded1600
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Re: How do these look :) [Re: Rose]
#8063052 - 02/24/08 01:51 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I can't stress on how much Water you need on their PRIOR TO FFAE. I"ll tell more tomorrow. Im too tired ot talk..late
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never seen sucha nic color of brown
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stuckinabeat
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Quote:
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That is why 1/4th inch holes are needed for better air currents. Contaminants can't get a hold of substrates because free flowing air is always moving through. Contaminants THRIVE in old slow moving stale air. That is why at least IMO polyfill is for stuffed animals and pillows. Since you didn't drill holes just leave it and fan ever 4-5 times an hour. AIR CURRENTS
I have 8 1.75" holes. 3 on each side length wise and 2 on the ends. Once my casing layer is applied i was going to fill wholes with polyfil.
Do you think i should just uncover the holes with no polyfil or should i fill them?
Also if i do dunk, how do i get the water out? i do not have drain holes on the bottom. Thanks for all the helpful input.
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dumbfounded1600
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Polyfill now as the big holes will make you lose humidity faster.
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stuckinabeat
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Re: How do these look :) [Re: Rose]
#8063091 - 02/24/08 02:03 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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right now they are covered with foil and tape.
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Rose
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Heh, I just photoshoped one of your pics to get a better look.
But it froze before I could save a copy and upload it. 
Anyway, post PS it didn't look so dry... but it also, didn't look as colonized.
How white is the casing exactly?
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stuckinabeat
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Re: How do these look :) [Re: Rose]
#8063131 - 02/24/08 02:25 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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well they are mostly white with some greyish spots still. The myc looks pretty fuzzy where it is white.
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Rose
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Sleep... then case.
You'll be fine... and your fruits will be happy.
Enjoy!
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Re: How do these look :) [Re: Rose]
#8063174 - 02/24/08 02:46 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Thanks again!
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I swear to God... if you don't go to bed soon... I'll... I'll...
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stuckinabeat
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Re: How do these look :) [Re: Rose]
#8063302 - 02/24/08 03:51 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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dang conspiracy videos got me all riled up!
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Rose
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I didn't do it. I swear!!! I'm a Patsy!
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stuckinabeat
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Re: How do these look :) [Re: Rose]
#8063313 - 02/24/08 04:18 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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nah its them damn bilderberg's.
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Your sub is defiantly way to dry if its cracking like that.... It's kind of hard to make out since the picture quality is pretty rancid (obviously I'm just over stating it) lol..
If its cracking like that, it means the sub is damn near 100% dry, you may need to deep scratch it prior to casing, get RR's advice first though, without better quality pictures I'm not comfortable with that bit of advice.
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Re: How do these look :) [Re: HybridprX]
#8064878 - 02/24/08 03:14 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I know they looked cracked, but they have looked like that since the 1st day. Im really hoping that it was just the way it laid when i put it in there.
If it is dry though, i thought i read RR say that he sometimes likes the sub to be a little on the dry side because it colonizes faster. Im just crossing my fingers here because this is my 1st monotub and im a little nervous to dunk it before 1st flush.
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Rose
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 Here's your first image after being image corrected with Photoshop.
I think the color is more accurate. It still looks dry but it doesn't look as colonized.
Dude, your camera sux. The photos are WAY too pixelated to see the colonization clearly.
 For reference, here is the un-Photoshopped original.
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Edited by Rose (02/24/08 04:22 PM)
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Re: How do these look :) [Re: Rose]
#8065080 - 02/24/08 04:19 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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IMO it looks far too dry. It also looks like the substrates been packed down pretty tight.
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Quote:
stuckinabeat said:
This is my 1st attempt at a monotub. Im using 3qts of brf with 1 brick of straight coir in a 60 qt monotub. It has been 5 days since i spawned. I would say it looks almost fully colonized but I'm gonna wait at least 10 days. I am also going to use 50/50 casing mix on it.
I know the pics are pretty crappy but how do you think its looking so far and does anyone have any ideas of what yield could be? i know its hard to say but id like to have something nice to think of tonight while laying in bed.
That definitely is not 100% colonized. Also it does look rather dry.
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Re: How do these look :) [Re: Frost000]
#8065126 - 02/24/08 04:36 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Ok get some sterile water in a syringe and hydrate that bitch. That's Cracker Dry. If it was me I'd dunk it again and put it back to colonize but be sure to leave the lid off for a 24 hour period and fan frequently for it consolidate back together. That's too dry honestly I'd just redo it.
Anyone think different?
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Rose
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It is SO hard to say, because the pic quality is bad.
I have seen myc make spectacular comebacks when it is re-hydrated.
If that is as dry as it looks, I'd water the fuck out of the sub (with a centimeter or two worth of water... like a nice rainstorm) then I'd add the casing... and hope for the best.
I really think he can pull this off.
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Edited by Rose (02/24/08 04:53 PM)
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stuckinabeat
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Re: How do these look :) [Re: Rose]
#8065384 - 02/24/08 05:47 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Im a little apprehensive to dunk, since its not fully colonized. I just cant think of a safe way to get the water out.
I think I am going to just pour some spring water over it, but after i add the water should i let the myc re-consolidate or should i just apply the casing layer?
thx
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I'd case... fruit... and hope for the best. But like I said... water your substrate well (Let it rain!), before adding the casing... and keep the casing well watered... it seems myc needs more water than you think it does... of course, with that pic I can't be 100% certain.
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