All things shrooms

[Aqua Man]

yeah i just use tap and keep up on cleaning it if needed to remove scale

sometimes add a little hypo or h2o2 for any bacterias.

That will leave mineral deposits over everything bro…. All your equipment etc and shorten the life of many of them like fans etc

 

[tobh]

That will leave mineral deposits over everything bro…. All your equipment etc and shorten the life of many of them like fans etc

Yup, that's why I won't run tap in a humidifier. Wreaks having on all the things.

 

[Observer]

That will leave mineral deposits over everything bro…. All your equipment etc and shorten the life of many of them like fans etc

i agree, im not a fan of it...

once i get moved ill install a filter.

i was bringing water back and fourth but i dont even have a car rn.

 

[tobh]

i agree, im not a fan of it...

once i get moved ill install a filter.

i was bringing water back and fourth but i dont even have a car rn.

Shit will turn around for you man. Your tenacity and persistence is commendable and an invaluable trait. Now, the patience could use some work but without a shitstorm around you I'm sure you'll have more left in the tank for that virtue later on lol

 

[Aqua Man]

i agree, im not a fan of it...

once i get moved ill install a filter.

i was bringing water back and fourth but i dont even have a car rn.

RO filter is like $80 for a 4 stage that will give you like 1-2ppm RO water.

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[Aqua Man]

i agree, im not a fan of it...

once i get moved ill install a filter.

i was bringing water back and fourth but i dont even have a car rn.

I think spore prints are legal in the US? Up here spore and mycelium are legal to ship.

If it is i can take some swabs of the PE if you want to try those.

Or in a few weeks i can probably send you prepped spawn and sub all sterile and ready to inoculate and use if you want to just pay for the shipping?

 

[Aqua Man]

Ok as soon as the lady wakes up im gonna give a half gram of these PE a try… dont wanna trip just test… if she says yes then ill report back. So far 2 oz dried from this first tub 12x17. Its been a disappointing tub but learned a lot from it so far to make future adjustments so its a win as far as im concerned

 

[Observer]

I think spore prints are legal in the US? Up here spore and mycelium are legal to ship.

If it is i can take some swabs of the PE if you want to try those.

Or in a few weeks i can probably send you prepped spawn and sub all sterile and ready to inoculate and use if you want to just pay for the shipping?

yes, spores and prints is legal for "microscopy" use

dont think LC would be, as its growing, or so.

once i germinate something, then it becomes illegal, and that would be on me

spores are illegal in like 3 states like california, they know you arent using them just for microscopy use i guess lol.

oklahoma its legal.

that would be fucking awesome man.

 

[tobh]

I think spore prints are legal in the US? Up here spore and mycelium are legal to ship.

If it is i can take some swabs of the PE if you want to try those.

Or in a few weeks i can probably send you prepped spawn and sub all sterile and ready to inoculate and use if you want to just pay for the shipping?

Correct, prints are legal in most states. ID, CA, and GA all have restrictions, but everywhere else they're legal. Live mycelium cultures of actives are not, at least not without very special and restrictive licensing.

 

[Observer]

i could definitely pay for shipping atleast.

i like the bag idea too lol

 

[Observer]

All I got goin rn.

I can definitely grow some mycellium now at least lol.

Just getting passed this stage.

I got the whole concept down pretty much.

I'll need to get a fruiting bin in order.

 

[tobh]

i could definitely pay for shipping atleast.

i like the bag idea too lol

I'll second that offer from AMan. I'm going to be doing a big grain run here in the next couple days and would be happy to ship you some, free of charge. I won't send live cultures, or shit already inoculated simply because of the legalities, but I would be happy to send you some rye grain bags.

Edit: I'll send you some lids too for your jars. gotta have gas exchange bud. Sealed lids like that will cause the mycelium to stall out.

 

[Observer]

Much appreciated guys.

 

[Observer]

Definitely interested, yet to try PEs too, hear they are some of most potent

And I seem to have high tolerances for substances, usually when I make teas, I do 4-8grams

Most, was a 14g tea, about 10 fluid oz or so.

 

[Aqua Man]

All I got goin rn.

I can definitely grow some mycellium now at least lol.

Just getting passed this stage.

I got the whole concept down pretty much.

I'll need to get a fruiting bin in order.

Ok all send a grain spawn or 3 sterilized but not inoculated. You can inoculate it. Do you already have coco/verm? If not i can vacuum seal some up for you also. It will be a few weeks though as im fresh out now but have 40+ jars inoculated so cant send those.

Ill start taking some prints for anyone who wants… how about you @tobh ?

 

[Aqua Man]

Definitely interested, yet to try PEs too, hear they are some of most potent

And I seem to have high tolerances for substances, usually when I make teas, I do 4-8grams

Most, was a 14g tea, about 10 fluid oz or so.

Just dropped 1/2 gram to test as i dont want to be tripping just get an idea of expectations

 

[Observer]

I'll second that offer from AMan. I'm going to be doing a big grain run here in the next couple days and would be happy to ship you some, free of charge. I won't send live cultures, or shit already inoculated simply because of the legalities, but I would be happy to send you some rye grain bags.

Edit: I'll send you some lids too for your jars. gotta have gas exchange bud. Sealed lids like that will cause the mycelium to stall out.

Yeah that was one thing that's definitely on my mind

In that lazy boy tek video, the dude just flips the lids and says to keep them finger tight so they aren't sealed completely.

But still curious, mycellium needs oxygen and shits out CO2, you telling me theres enough o2 in jar

and or the mycellium will "breathe" through ?

I broke a jar or two in the pasteurization process, I'm aware of extremes hot and colds touching....lol but still goofed on two.

One is just a cup lol, with foil Over.

 

[Aqua Man]

I'll second that offer from AMan. I'm going to be doing a big grain run here in the next couple days and would be happy to ship you some, free of charge. I won't send live cultures, or shit already inoculated simply because of the legalities, but I would be happy to send you some rye grain bags.

Edit: I'll send you some lids too for your jars. gotta have gas exchange bud. Sealed lids like that will cause the mycelium to stall out.

Im still using poly lol

 

[Observer]

Ok all send a grain spawn or 3 sterilized but not inoculated. You can inoculate it. Do you already have coco/verm? If not i can vacuum seal some up for you also. It will be a few weeks though as im fresh out now but have 40+ jars inoculated so cant send those.

Ill start taking some prints for anyone who wants… how about you @tobh ?

I ran out recently.

 

[Observer]

Have not opened them at all, lol.

 

[Aqua Man]

Yeah that was one thing that's definitely on my mind

In that lazy boy tek video, the dude just flips the lids and says to keep them finger tight so they aren't sealed completely.

But still curious, mycellium needs oxygen and shits out CO2, you telling me theres enough o2 in jar

and or the mycellium will "breathe" through ?

I broke a jar or two in the pasteurization process, I'm aware of extremes hot and colds touching....lol but still goofed on two.

One is just a cup lol, with foil Over.

The high co2 keeps them from fruiting you need gas exchange but very minimal or it will dry out and stall/die

 

[Observer]

And those were innoculated in a corner of my kitchen under a unmodified sab

A upside down box, lol.

So far, not seeing anything else growing, yet.

 

[Aqua Man]

I ran out recently.

Ok i can send it all done and at field capacity so not guess work. Just inoculate and let colonize them mix with the sub and save enough for a thin top layer to cover grains

 

[Observer]

The high co2 keeps them from fruiting you need gas exchange but very minimal or it will dry out and stall/die

That above, I was referring strictly to the "veg" stage, if that clarifies.

Lid is " finger - tight" and not cimpetelyt sealed.

 

[Observer]

Now this little cup may be enough "spawn" if that's the right term, for a couple of shrooms , if fully colonized and mixed into a 1:2 to fruit

Figured, if this fully colonizes, I could sterilize-- pasteurize** another jar or grain or so, and place some colonized pieces into the new one

And multiply em.

 

[Aqua Man]

This is how i do mine. I drill a 1/4” hole in the lid and put polyfil through…. Making sure the poly is compact and very tight in the hole. Then cover with tinfoil and pressure cook. Then inoculate and let colonize.

These 18 done 2 days ago.


These getting done tonight.

 

[tobh]

Ok all send a grain spawn or 3 sterilized but not inoculated. You can inoculate it. Do you already have coco/verm? If not i can vacuum seal some up for you also. It will be a few weeks though as im fresh out now but have 40+ jars inoculated so cant send those.

Ill start taking some prints for anyone who wants… how about you @tobh ?

I'll take a print if you manage to get em. PE is notoriously finicky about dropping spores.

I have a large variety I'll take prints of once I get fruit bodies, would be happy to contribute to a forum spore bank.

 

[Observer]

This is how i do mine. I drill a 1/4” hole in the lid and put polyfil through…. Making sure the poly is compact and very tight in the hole. Then cover with tinfoil and pressure cook. Then inoculate and let colonize.

These 18 done 2 days ago.
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These getting done tonight.

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Jesus

All set up for this shit lol

 

[Observer]

I'll take a print if you manage to get em. PE is notoriously finicky about dropping spores.

I have a large variety I'll take prints of once I get fruit bodies, would be happy to contribute to a forum spore bank.

I read that as forum sperm bank

Idk haha

 

[tobh]

This is how i do mine. I drill a 1/4” hole in the lid and put polyfil through…. Making sure the poly is compact and very tight in the hole. Then cover with tinfoil and pressure cook. Then inoculate and let colonize.

These 18 done 2 days ago.
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These getting done tonight.

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Poly is great man. I did the high tech lids for longevity purposes, though. Plus, they look a bit more "professional" should my plans pan out. I don't want potential customers seeing home hobbyist level stuff, even if that stuff works damn good and is a fraction of the cost lol

 

[tobh]

I read that as forum sperm bank

Idk haha

We could do that too lol

 

[Aqua Man]

I'll take a print if you manage to get em. PE is notoriously finicky about dropping spores.

I have a large variety I'll take prints of once I get fruit bodies, would be happy to contribute to a forum spore bank.

Yeah im gonna do swabs for that reason bro. When i send em i will send like 10 or ao to ensure you get some viable spores

 

[Observer]

That above, I was referring strictly to the "veg" stage, if that clarifies.

Lid is " finger - tight" and not cimpetelyt sealed.

is that good enough for colonization? or

 

[tobh]

It's worth mentioning that with swabs, and prints, anyone looking to use them best start on agar. Assuming the swabs are sterile is a surefire way to end up with contaminated jars.

End of disclaimer

 

[Aqua Man]

It's worth mentioning that with swabs, and prints, anyone looking to use them best start on agar. Assuming the swabs are sterile is a surefire way to end up with contaminated jars.

End of disclaimer

100% the only way without agar is to run a contaminated box to hopefully get a shroom to clone and even then you want to clone to agar.

 

[tobh]

Shit, I'll send you some agar plates too @Observer. I'm mixing up another batch now and will be pouring in a few hours.

 

[Aqua Man]

1 tip also is ALWAYS wear a face mask… especially with a still air box because your breathing right into it at that level.

I spray the entire inside and everything i put in it with 70% isopropyl and then comeback in 20-30 min to do my work

 

[tobh]

1 tip also is ALWAYS wear a face mask… especially with a still air box because your breathing right into it at that level.

I spray the entire inside and everything i put in it with 70% isopropyl and then comeback in 20-30 min to do my work

This, but also I keep a spray bottle with water and a few drops of dish soap inside the SAB and keep everything wet. A damp towel on the bottom, and some kind of platform to get your work materials a couple inches off the bottom of the box.

The idea is that you're going to be causing turbulence in the air -- let whatever is floating stick to the walls. When it falls to the floor of the SAB it gets stuck to the towel.

 

[Aqua Man]

Tomorrow ill get pics of the drying racks i built… work awesome. 4 days to dry these fat stalks…. No heat to degrade them. Cheap and easy. Thanks to willy myco’s vid.

 

[Aqua Man]

This, but also I keep a spray bottle with water and a few drops of dish soap inside the SAB and keep everything wet. A damp towel on the bottom, and some kind of platform to get your work materials a couple inches off the bottom of the box.

Yeah i use paper towel sprayed with iso