Dude, 3 air exchanges an hour is unnecessary and unrealistic for most people, unless you have automation.you will want at least 95 percent humidity and three air exchanges an hour
Dude, 3 air exchanges an hour is unnecessary and unrealistic for most people, unless you have automation.
Personally I would have made far less holes but made them bigger. I typically will use 4, 1/2 holes around the bottom and 4 around the top but nothing in the lid. I will also fan 2-3 times a day. It's true, if done correctly, you shouldn't have to mist a casing until after the 3rd or 4th flush.
I don't like teks that don't use rocks for humidity because then the humidity must come from your casing. It will work but your casing will dry it out faster and then you will have to mist. I recommend not misting unless absolutely necessary as that will invite contams.
I mean, I don't call it "shotgun" but I guess it's a similar principle. I drill 4 or 8 holes ventilation holes. No way am I taking the time to drill as many holes as OP. Also, having that many holes makes the bin look suspect. With my bin, it looks just like a regular rough tote. Any yes, "shotgun" (if done correctly) does a very good job with air exchange. I've never used it for cakes though, only casings.good point, and probably true. It is still the best way to keep your co2 down. Automation is very easy and worthwhile for bulk. I guess shotgun gets the job done as well?
Cool, that is something to consider for the next tub, this one obviously can't be retrofitted. I'll post another pic of the progress, they are moving along nicely.Cubies are a very forgiving strain and you can get results many ways but I don't think you're getting that much air exchange with that but I could be wrong. I like to have a tray, elevated a couple inches off the bottom, using a rack, inside of a bin. That way the co2 easily rolls off of the tray into the bin and out the drain holes. Wet geolite on the bottom helps to keep the humidity high so the moisture isn't pulled from the casing. The less you have to mist the casing the better because misting invites contams, imo.
I suspect that the uneven flush is because the substrate was not mixed enough. But at this point, I'm curious how to go about preparing for a second flush.not bad, note your flush is a bit uneven, but otherwise congrats
This was adapted from a method I saw on shroomery.org. The substrate was:For a second flush, here is what I do. After you pick the casing clean, I'll take some fresh casing material and do a light resurface. Fill in the divots and the sides where the casing has pulled away. Then just wait, you won't have to wait long for your second to pop up.
Those look good, what is your substrate and how much did you use?