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Can colonized cakes become contaminated?
    #8972530 - 09/23/08 11:20 AM (15 years, 6 months ago)

Hey i was wondering if anyone knew the answer to this.  If a cake is fully colonized and ready to fruit is it possible to still take on molds or contaminations?  I read somewhere once the mycelium has taken hold it is practically impossible for a contam to get on there.  I was wondering if this is verifiable.  I also read about dunking and what not which seems like it would bring on other contams from water.  But if no contams can be taken on after the mycelium is colonized than what is the point of HEPA filters and what not attached to terrariums to keep the air clean?  Just slightly confused.


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Re: Can colonized cakes become contaminated? [Re: bm90191]
    #8975331 - 09/23/08 08:43 PM (15 years, 6 months ago)

Yes they can still be contaminated.  Always be sterile.  Always.


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Re: Can colonized cakes become contaminated? [Re: FlurbDurb]
    #8975793 - 09/23/08 09:57 PM (15 years, 6 months ago)

One should never use hepa filters attached to terrariums.

A fully colonized cake is highly resistant to contamination for at least three flushes.  After that, the mycelium weakens and contamination can naturally set in.  You need to practice sterile technique when inoculating your cakes, but once they're fully colonized, you can handle them with bare hands.  Dunking does not increase the chance of contamination.
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