Lealoo said:

I have been reviewing RRs video Lets Grow Mushrooms. its been really helpful its my main research. But i have a few questions because i am doing somethings differently than i think the video says.

1. i decided to go with Plastic jars (from mycosupply)
 
  a. do i still sterilize them at the same boil temp. and length?
  i would recommend getting a PC and not using the boiling method
  b. how big should the holes on the lids be? i was thinking about the size of nail it looks like.
Yeah thats fine as long as you can get your syringe through it...
2. i went to walmart to not find tape specifying micro-spore tape so i got the cloth tape because i figured it would be similar and it will be good for gas exchange.
 
  a.is that a good decision?
    you should go get some micropore tape just to be safe.  its also known as gentle paper tape the kind i use is made by nexcare and its only like $2.  comes in packaging similar to scotch tape.
3. I got my glovebox (a plastic rubbermaid box)
 
    a.what would be the best way to cut my hole arms in it without breaking the entire box? at home that is
    I just got my biggest drill bit and used it to bore two big ass holes in my glove box
 
  b. i notice if you flip box upside down you have more area to work in. so my question is should i do it that way or does it really not matter?
doesnt matter youll barely be gaining any work space and you prob wont need the extra space anyways
4. I found the perfect location for my growroom it will be my huge walk-in closet but i have no ventilation in it which i may think is good to stop air pollutants. the closet is located by a window though. temperatures are dropping as we head into winter
 
  a. can  i use a ceramic space heater in my growroom? i figured on a low setting facing opposite direction of my terrarium it should be fine to regulate and not take too much humidity
  I use a space heater and just point it straight at my terrarium when the tem drops below 75.  hydrometer always reads 99%, so it doesnt seem to effect RH
  b. since i am worrying about humidity with that how many times should i spray my BRF cakes?
  Personally I would mist and fan like 7-10 times a day.  maybe don't mist every single time
5. I have no extra jars lids so i was thinking i could squish aluminum cans to put in the bottom of my pan instead of the recommended jar lids, when i sterilize them.

  a. is this good idea? has anyone tried this?
  should work fine.  the only thing ive been advised against using is a towel
6. i am making a shotgun terrarium( plastic rubbermaid box)

  a.i was wondering how far should i space the holes on my plastic box? i was thinking about an inch to two inches is this correct?
  Whatch RR's Lets grow mushroome video, i believe terrarium prep is in video 3
7. MOST IMPORTANT i will most likely get my shipment of spore syringes before i get the rest of my supplies.

  a. to keep my syringes still good. do i keep them in my freezer or fridge area?
 
Depends how long will you have them before your gonna use them

8. The strains i have chosen are Tasmanian, and Puerto Rican

  a. are these good candidates for BRF cakes?
Any cube is a good candidate for brf cakes

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rodfarva said:

ha, beat you ^^

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Lealoo said:

I have been reviewing RRs video Lets Grow Mushrooms. its been really helpful its my main research. But i have a few questions because i am doing somethings differently than i think the video says.

1. i decided to go with Plastic jars (from mycosupply)
 
  a. do i still sterilize them at the same boil temp. and length?
  steam sterilize don't boil those,buy widemouth ball jars
  b. how big should the holes on the lids be? i was thinking about the size of nail it looks like.
A little smaller would be best unless you are using finishing nails
2. i went to walmart to not find tape specifying micro-spore tape so i got the cloth tape because i figured it would be similar and it will be good for gas exchange.
 
  a.is that a good decision?
OK but find it at the pharmacy
3. I got my glovebox (a plastic rubbermaid box)
 
    a.what would be the best way to cut my hole arms in it without breaking the entire box? at home that is
  use a disposable razor knife, you know one of those thin plastic ones.
  b. i notice if you flip box upside down you have more area to work in. so my question is should i do it that way or does it really not matter?
sure if it makes you happy
4. I found the perfect location for my growroom it will be my huge walk-in closet but i have no ventilation in it which i may think is good to stop air pollutants. the closet is located by a window though. temperatures are dropping as we head into winter
 
  a. can  i use a ceramic space heater in my growroom? i figured on a low setting facing opposite direction of my terrarium it should be fine to regulate and not take too much humidity
  get a thermostat or you will fail no doubt
  b. since i am worrying about humidity with that how many times should i spray my BRF cakes?
just spray the terrarium not the cakes use a shield as described in the tek
5. I have no extra jars lids so i was thinking i could squish aluminum cans to put in the bottom of my pan instead of the recommended jar lids, when i sterilize them.

  a. is this good idea? has anyone tried this?
BAD IDEA Use some screen or the base the pressure cooker should have come with.
6. i am making a shotgun terrarium( plastic rubbermaid box)

  a.i was wondering how far should i space the holes on my plastic box? i was thinking about an inch to two inches is this correct?
you don't need too many holes
7. MOST IMPORTANT i will most likely get my shipment of spore syringes before i get the rest of my supplies.

  a. to keep my syringes still good. do i keep them in my freezer or fridge area?
  fridge at normal settings
  b.what temp.?

8. The strains i have chosen are Tasmanian, and Puerto Rican

  a. are these good candidates for BRF cakes?
OK but try casing you won't be sorry

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Lealoo said:

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about the posting pics of me no thank you i rather remain my identity safe. but thank you tho. besides my boyfriend wouldn't appreciate. lol.

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Glad you got your help. I just got back and saw you
were taken care of

Get a new BF .Jealousy sucks
Besides , everyone knows I'm the sexiest Shroomery chick,lol;)

Peace,Love and Happiness
HC