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Title: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on April 03, 2009, 04:13:21 PM
So, I have my Cambodian strain being inoculated as we speak in a completely sterile research lab by my lovely girlfriend (who I'd trust with my life). I have a total of 11 half pint jars to start colonizing. I am going to do 6 cakes in a shotgun FC and then thinking about doing 5 cakes in a mono tub or vice versa (5 in a shotgun / 6 in a mono). I will make my final decisions before full colonization.

Anyways, the adventure has begun. I'll keep pics and posts of my progress.

Thanks to everyone for their productive/positive inputs about everything. Good people around here (most of the time).

Peace,
DN
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: tatortot33 on April 07, 2009, 03:20:44 PM
Hey, I'm new and I was kind of wondering what an FC shotgun was and Monotub. Do you have a link to info on them. I don't mean to pester, just couldn't find it elsewhere
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: MT on April 07, 2009, 04:29:55 PM
Try the search function on this site. Plenty of info for your research.
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on April 07, 2009, 04:44:37 PM
Monotub:
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/5930161/an/0/page/0
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/8311725
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=faq&Number=5442167&Searchpage=1&Main=5276282&Words=+Carlito&topic=&Search=true#Post5442167

Shotgun Fruiting Chamber:
http://www.shroomery.org/10254/PF-TEK-Update-The-Shotgun-Terrarium

Peace,
DN
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: fattrout on April 07, 2009, 05:21:51 PM
these are what i use, i combined the two teks...
http://www.shroomery.org/9047/Poor-Mans-Pod

http://www.shroomery.org/10156/Automated-Humid-Air-amp-Air-Exchanger-Tek-ToadStoolFool
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on April 08, 2009, 11:57:51 AM
Two of my jars. Looking good after only 5 days after inoculation. All 11 show myc growing. Sweet!
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/Mushrooms/IMG_1432.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/Mushrooms/IMG_1433.jpg)
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: fattrout on April 08, 2009, 08:04:46 PM
looking good, if thats carpet thy are setting on move them. carpet is full of contams....
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: tatortot33 on April 08, 2009, 08:07:51 PM
Hey Fattrout, could you by chance post some pics of your combined teks? Or if you already have, post a link. Thanks!
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: fattrout on April 08, 2009, 08:16:42 PM
here some, it all about expierimenting and making changes as needed..
(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii475/fattrout/shrooms001-3.jpg)

(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii475/fattrout/shrooms003-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: fattrout on April 08, 2009, 08:30:52 PM
btw, don't pay attention to the wiring mess. i have cleaned it up since these pics..
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: tatortot33 on April 08, 2009, 10:01:58 PM
Ah, right on. That looks way cool.
Where do you buy that plexi glass lid or whatever is taped on top?
How loud are those humidifier and FAE you have been suggesting?
and is the tube thing by your hygrometer/thermometer the same as the one by your bottom left cake?
If so what's the difference if it's submergered under the hydroton or not?
Like in the Poor Man's Pod, the air stones are under but in yours they're not.
I know you said you combined the two teks. What's the ups and downs between them?
Or is it just personal preference? Sorry if my questions are annoying, feel free to not answer.
Just hungry for knowledge! =D Thanks for all your help regardless!
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: tatortot33 on April 08, 2009, 10:02:49 PM
And sorry to be taking away from your thread Dread.
Major congrats on the success so far!
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on April 09, 2009, 05:53:58 AM
It's a black towel that I throw over the top of the incubator. I just used it as the back ground for the pic. It's sprayed downed with lysol on a regular basis........ should this be changed?
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Baphom3t on April 09, 2009, 06:36:23 AM
You don't need to spray the towel down with lysol.

Baph
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: shroomzer on April 09, 2009, 08:58:17 AM
Quote from: Baph on April 09, 2009, 06:36:23 AM
You don't need to spray the towel down with lysol.

Baph

Ok .. so I am going to jump in here with a question .. I have always sprayed lysol around my lab, and in my house during times when I am sterilizing and PC cakes.  I have had good success with no contams .. however .. a couple months ago I "laxed" on the spaying so frequently with lysol AND I caught a cold. I know this sounds silly ... BUT during my next batch of cakes I did -  out of 8 jars I had 4 become contaminated.  I am thinking that because I didn't spray my lysol regularly and the fact I had a cold maybe thats why the contam.  I know you may get contam just because, but I'm wondering if the fact I was sick while doing it or not using the lysol as fequently may have helped. Maybe its just my lil' quirk but I still spray with lysol regularly .. I mean it doesn't hurt right?
And good job Dread.
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Baphom3t on April 09, 2009, 12:23:02 PM
"I have always sprayed lysol around my lab, and in my house during times when I am sterilizing and PC cakes."

^^^That's a must.^^^

I am referring to the towel.
He is using the towel to cover the jars.
There is no need to spray the towel.

You had contam due to something not getting properly sterilized.
Contam can't be avoided.
Spraying to much lysol can hurt.
Lysol has been proven to mutate mushrooms and caue them to not grow.
Use it wisely and the problem will be solved :)

The only time I use lysol is to spray in the room that I innoc / transfer in.
I use isopropyl alcohol / or a bleach solution to sterilize the surfaces I work on.

Baph
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: shroomzer on April 09, 2009, 01:55:46 PM
TY Baph -  I use 99% alcohol (and have tried the bleach also) on the surfaces of my work counter as well.  And that also answers the other thing that was kind of bothering me because my shrooms have been on the rather small size.  Although I have read that even small they are ok .. I see pics of all these others that look to be a nice size with no mutation.  I do now think I may have gotten more mutations than I would like .. so I'll chill on the lysol a bit. 
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on April 13, 2009, 05:31:22 AM
Day number 10 of incubation/colonization, the first two pics are the same jars from above:

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1435.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1436.jpg)

This is another good one.
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1437.jpg)

This is my slowest jar:
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1438.jpg)

Hygrometer/Thermometer:
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1439.jpg)

All four together:
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1434.jpg)

Later,
Deadneck
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: fattrout on April 13, 2009, 12:16:47 PM
hey there looking good. yeah theres always some jars that move slower. thats just the way it is with PF-tek jars...
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: tatortot33 on April 13, 2009, 05:12:09 PM
Those are wonderful! Definitely envious!
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on April 27, 2009, 03:49:51 PM
So I was out of town for two days over the weekend and I came home to find this......

The first two are in the same jar
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1475.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1477.jpg)

Different Jar
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1476.jpg)

What does this mean and what should I do? The jars aren't 100% colonized yet, please help!

Thanks,
DN
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: fattrout on April 27, 2009, 04:09:44 PM
WOW, thats never happen to me..but that means those suckers are pinin in the jar. i would birth those suckers. BTW those jar look colonized to me.. have these jars been exposed to lite? thats the only thing i can think of...
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on April 27, 2009, 04:13:27 PM
I was kind of shocked too. The only light they are exposed to is when I peek in on them. I keep the incubation chamber covered with a black towel. It's been 24 days since inoculation, so they may be ready to go. Here goes nothing......
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: fattrout on April 27, 2009, 04:30:32 PM
24 days, your ready. go for it...........
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: fattrout on April 27, 2009, 04:32:22 PM
oh, BTW don't forget to dunk and roll..
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on April 27, 2009, 04:35:11 PM
Thanks Fatt, I'm going for it tomorrow morning. I have my checklist of things to do to make sure I am successful. Thanks for the help.

Peace,
Deadneck
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: psilocybin warrior on April 29, 2009, 07:42:14 PM
I would pick those off if your planning on a dunk n roll.

PW
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on May 01, 2009, 06:14:52 AM
QuoteI would pick those off if you're planning on a dunk n roll

Hey PW, I didn't get your post until after I dunked and rolled my cakes (12 hrs), so the pins didn't get picked off. The big ones in the pics (above) are the biggest and healthiest ones in the chamber (no signs of contams anywhere).

I am about to dunk and roll a few more colonized cakes with pins showing. Why is it recommended to pick off the pins before hand?

Thanks man,
Deadneck
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Baphom3t on May 01, 2009, 06:56:06 AM
I've dunked and rolled with a few small ones one before with no ill effect.
They will be bruised more so than the others but thats about it.

Baph
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on May 01, 2009, 08:24:13 AM
Can someone tell me if this is contaminated or just brusing?
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1492.jpg)

Also another pic of a cake.
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1480.jpg)
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on May 01, 2009, 08:44:47 AM
Well, I did the Q-tip test and nothing came off, so I'm going to leave everything the way it is. I'm still up for comments/suggestions on the pic.

Peace,
DN
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: fattrout on May 01, 2009, 09:46:03 AM
just  brusing, your lookin goooood...
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: psilocybin warrior on May 01, 2009, 12:27:39 PM
Don't get me wrong so have I baph, but ive found when they start from scratch after a dunk they get some fatter asses.

PW
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on May 02, 2009, 04:19:59 AM
Here are the mushies before I harvest them. One cake is full of them. I'm stoked! Too bad my girlfriends parents are coming into town this afternoon for the weekend.....FML

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1499.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1498.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1496.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1495.jpg)

Fuck yeah!
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: shroomzer on May 02, 2009, 06:04:37 AM
Good for you DN~! Look yummy .. just pick and dry and eat 'em up next weekend~!
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: psilocybin warrior on May 02, 2009, 09:25:52 AM
Very Nice! Make some tea for the parentals! haha

PW
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Sporetica on May 02, 2009, 10:40:52 AM
Hey, quick question. What gauge are you using for therm/hum? Roughly how much was it and where can I pick one up? I have tried 3 different ones now and they have all either sucked or shitted out on me.. :(
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on May 02, 2009, 01:23:01 PM
QuoteWhat gauge are you using for therm/hum?

The name on it is "Taylor"

QuoteRoughly how much was it and where can I pick one up?

I think I paid around $12 and I got it at an "Ace Hardware"

But, I am currently testing it for accuracy and I think it may be off by 10% on humidity (on the low side). This is checked by putting it in an airtight container with a bottle cap full of salt and letting it sit for 3-4 hours, it should read 75% humidity. If it's off, then adjust accordingly. I may switch to a non-digital hygrometer if it doesn't work out.

QuoteVery Nice! Make some tea for the parentals! haha

PW

Her parents may be the type that would enjoy that sort of surprise, but I'm not going to test my limits quite yet...... Plus I want them for myself.

Later guys/gals,
Deadneck
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: shroomzer on May 02, 2009, 07:39:51 PM
""Her parents may be the type that would enjoy that sort of surprise, but I'm not going to test my limits quite yet...... Plus I want them for myself.""


Haha ... yeah I'm kinda stingy in that way too~!!  have fun when you do get to trippin'~!!!
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on May 02, 2009, 09:34:51 PM
Quotehave fun when you do get to trippin'~!!!

I can't wait, I told my girlfriend I'd wait to trip with her, but she's going out of town next week from Tues - Saturday night. So one week from tonight and I'll be trippin' balls. Hopefully I'll have more mushies by then.

Peace,
Deadneck
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: cugak on May 03, 2009, 03:05:56 AM
Just eat them on monday, why wait? Your ok the next day if you go to work or something!
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on May 03, 2009, 07:18:12 AM
I think I may have one contaminated cake. I saw a black smudge on the top and I put a Q-tip to it and the black shit rubbed off on it. I removed it this morning and cut out the black spot and poured peroxide on it and then isolated it. Probably going to throw it out today.

Shitty,
DN
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: psilocybin warrior on May 03, 2009, 08:37:53 AM
You might not have too, pour a little salt in the cut out point.

PW
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on May 04, 2009, 06:59:58 AM
I know the saying: when in doubt throw it out. But I just wanted a little confirmation from my peers about this one. What do you think?
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1500.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1502.jpg)

Also, Pics from my second flush. Mmmmmm delicious.
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1504.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1505.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/Bass8246/IMG_1508.jpg)

Peace,
Deadneck

Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Azurascender on May 05, 2009, 05:12:02 PM
 :rolleyes: there's a pube on yer cake....
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on May 05, 2009, 07:09:08 PM
Yeah, I got kind of excited about my cakes and had an accident. Whoopsie daisey.
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: jrfungi on May 05, 2009, 07:44:26 PM
IMO those cakes dont look fully comlonized...I could be wrong so it is just my opinion. Did you dunk and roll them?
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on May 06, 2009, 04:20:07 AM
QuoteIMO those cakes dont look fully comlonized..
They may have been birthed a little early b/c some were pinning in the jar. All my cakes have fruited.

QuoteDid you dunk and roll them?
yes
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: psilocybin warrior on May 06, 2009, 10:05:14 AM
They look colonized enough to me, did that contam ever come back? Just got back from 2 nights of the DEAD w/ Warren Haynes, pretty awesome.

PW
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: Deadneck on May 06, 2009, 10:24:46 AM
Quotedid that contam ever come back?

The cake still looked pretty sketchy so I tossed it.

Another quick question: If a mushroom drops it's spores in the FC can/will it leave a purple stain on the top of the cake that may look suspicious? Like a contaminate?
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: fattrout on May 06, 2009, 04:11:00 PM
 yes , most spores are purple/brown. its not contams..
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: jrfungi on May 12, 2009, 07:10:37 PM
PW was the dead any good? Did you go Chi Town?

The Brothers (with Warren) and WSP are touring this summoer,,,,dont miss it!!!
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: psilocybin warrior on May 15, 2009, 01:29:16 PM
PW was the dead any good? HAHAHA yeah! they fucking rocked, well the 2nd night anyway. The first night was good but nothing compared to round #2. Unfortunately yeah I hiked out to the allstate, im not missing panic for the life of me. I met some dudes from kentucky that own a farm and live traveling distance to a festie where there playin 2 nights so me n my buds are gunna venture down there for a week or so.

PW
Title: Re: Cambo Here We Go
Post by: jrfungi on May 18, 2009, 07:58:26 PM
heard the 2nd night 1st set sucked but just and opinion..... have a good show at the festie!!!