Mycology 104-DIY Fruiting Room

[@captainkhakis9826]

I helped a good friend if mine set up a chamber this size when he was getting started, two years later he was the only gourmet mushroom supplier in our city, supplied most of the local restaurants, including the one I owned, on a daily basis, and was doing extremely well, he passed in a motorcycle accident on May 5th, miss ya Jess. Wye Mountain Mushrooms.

[@jankof76]

Sorry to hear that.

[@jenniferwithey6443]

Thank you for the detailed video info and links in the description.

[@lottie141516]

This video is the best grow tent video I’ve seen. So under rated as a video producer.

[@mushrumeculture6345]

This is one of the better mushroom tent videos out there. Thanks. hope to see more videos soon

[@keithhupp5995]

I'm glad you made the spread sheet with the prices so we can can track inflation. :-) This video has been super helpful. I went with this set up. Having the spreadsheet made it a lot easier to buy everything at once.

[@nimbusspacewagon]

...laughed my arse off at the comment about your GrandFather "Keeping him in the dark..." That was hilarious. Thanks for the video, super helpful. You seem to be really forward-thinking in your approach.

[@Death10186]

See, now in my experience you actually needed a gravity damper and light dust filter at your outake and controllable dampers for you intake to restrict airflow. In an ideal situation youd want to recirculate your air through an air handling chamber and only pump in fresh during pinning, for more control on mushroom quality and formation. Sure the air handling unit will get full of spores but you have to clean your stuff between crops as good hygiene practice anyway. A small pressure washer works great for quick cleaning and applying an antimicrobial

[@fennarios]

Thanks for all the info! I think you encounter algae contamination before the uv filter, because you have a transparent box an algae feeds on light, maybe you should try to change the type of plastic in case the uv light fails! Either way amazing set up! And thank you for addressing the spore dangers, lots of young folks are doing fruiting chambers on bedrooms!

[@Mad_Maxv2.0]

Modeled my build pretty closely to yours! Loving the controllablity...Mush love!

[@ChristopheLimpalair]

Thank you so much for making this. I wanted to try a similar approach but was honestly overwhelmed by how to start and what would be needed. You answered so many of my questions (and in less than 20 minutes!)

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

So glad it was helpful for you dude! Good luck with your grow!

[@ChristopheLimpalair]

@@fresnomycologysociety5004 hey, so I ended up building a very similar tent setup thanks to your help, but I have one issue I can't figure out how to solve: humidity is seeping out of the opening of the intake fan and a lot of it gets pushed out when my humidifier tote is running which makes the entire room foggy. I'm afraid that willl lead to mold/mildew. How did you prevent that?

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

@@ChristopheLimpalair i had this same issue, which is why i added the gasketed damper between the tent and the fan. Do you have one in place? That should help a lot. Sounds like you may be overhumidifying your tent a bit also, what %RH are running?

[@ChristopheLimpalair]

@@fresnomycologysociety5004 ohhh I misunderstood the video and thought the gasketed damper was to prevent backflow / bugs from outside so I thought it was between the tent and exhaust fan. That makes a lot of sense. I am running super high RH right now because I'm pinning oysters, so ~95%, but I usually keep it at 90% since I use it strictly for fruiting.

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

@@ChristopheLimpalair the damper definitely helps with that too, but yeah, primarily for keeping the humidity in the tent. Maybe experiment with the RH a little too, you may be able to have the humidifier kick on at a lower RH (around 85% maybe). Good luck!

[@JustReckles5]

WHAT! I was randomly watching your video and I JUST realized you're local! I joined!!

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

Glad to have you, friend. Hopefully you can make it to one of our events!

[@JustReckles5]

@Fresno Mycology Society it's a must! I want to start learning and growing!

[@ystes23]

A great resource for building a functioning fruiting chamber. I built mine according to directions, and tweaked a few things. First of all, I use an EZY storage tote that's 50L instead of the 19L. It's the right size for the nebulizer, though it was difficult to find. I had to get it on eBay. When making the holes I used a woodburner which gave me more precise cuts. When installing the plexiglass guards beneath the fan and the duct, not just any glue will work. They're made of polypropylene, and the only glue that worked for me was Loctite all-plastc glue. I glued a brace onto it and then glued it to the tote. The manuals for the AC Infinity Controller 67 and the Inkbird ITC-608T Temp/RH Controller were confusing, especially the Inkbird. KZbin does have some excellent videos addressing this. All in all, this is an excellent video from the FMS and I highly recommend it.

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

Thanks so much for your feedback friend! Glad to hear your tent is serving you well. Im also glad you didnt just do a carbon copy of what i laid out here, for me, a huge part of the experience was tweaking stuff and designing my own little solutions here and there, its a fun journey. A bigger water reservoir sounds like a solid move.

[@bluntdocto2571]

Most well made grow video I ever seen! Shout out to Clovis (Only locals in Fresno will know)

[@UncleTeddy314]

best produced tut ive EVER seen on ANYTHING! IMMEDIATE SUB!!!!

[@ronniem1898]

I’m so glad you shared about this channel on Instagram! So cool to see your growing chamber! I’m so impressed with how organized and thoughtful it all is. So freaking Cool

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

I wish Instagram made it easier to share links 😩 but if they did, it would probably turn into an FB style poop show in no time... glad you liked it! I appreciate you for being here!

[@ValtDewller]

Big note! BIG NOTE! the ac infinity carbon filter isn’t good for contam, it’s for filtering out tomato air, that’s why he bought a HEPA filter

[@NYskyHI]

Those 4inch HEPA filters are difficult to find.

[@isaiahlitzell]

Well, I got everything today and I'll be building over the next few days. I am so excited!! I hope you will post a follow-up video soon and perhaps another one on that AC unit.

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

Very cool! Good luck on the grow. The ac video will be posted this month.

[@AA-he6sx]

Hey Nathan glad to see you are still growing mushrooms. I've always wondered if grow tents would make good fruiting chambers, great work

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

Thanks for being here friend! Yeah these little tents are really impressive! Highly recommend!

[@aidennymes6335]

loved this in depth video. thanks a lot for sharing !

[@mannatuu]

You are such a cool dude .. respect and many thanks for the info

[@TheMarlough]

Looks great man! One suggestion would be to get a blacked out tote or spray paint your clear one black. Algae won't grow if it's pitch black. Still recommend a weekly cleaning of the tote.

[@marie-evemartel2174]

Hmmm, very interesting comment. I hadn't thought of that. I started by looking at House of Hydro tutorials (since they sell the mist machine equipment and a lot of what goes with it), and hadn't realized the reason they always use non-transparent might be just that. Thing is, you can't see the water level, and when you are not making a model that automatically refills (which fits my needs better) it gets kind of tricky not having a transparent container. Plus, I guess algae and other water problems CAN occur in an opaque container, so you would still need to see that. Now I'm kind of in between in my decision making - am still in the making of. Thanks for sharing your thoughts though. I'll have to weigh the pros and cons.

[@FacesintheStoneShorts]

Yeah, it looks great all through the living room and everything! 😅

[@adamrawr]

@@marie-evemartel2174 - You can simply add a tinted Perspex window for viewing which can be covered when not in use.

[@cyalata11]

Great video! Answered tons of questions i didn't know i had.

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

That comment went straight to my heart ❤ glad it was helpful friend!

[@haehaehaeli]

So thorough and organized. Thank you for sharing this, I loved it

[@pittsburghgrower]

Easily one of the best build vids iv ever seen

[@AndreaDingbatt]

Thank you so much for the great information and new video!! 😁👍XxX

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

I'm glad you enjoyed! Thank you for checking it out! 🙏

[@maxwell21996]

Great vid! Earned a sub! Thanks for the content.

[@illegalmexicain]

For the mist get a black bin. The yellow and black ones from home depot (HDX) are supper cheap like 11$ CAD for a big tote. You had algae grow cause light passed right through the transparent plastic.

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

I agree that a opaque color would help reduce the algae problem. The issue with those dark totes is they dont have a gasket seal for the lid, which would lead to a lot of fog escaping and wetting my floor, walls, etc. If you do use a tota like that, I would highly recommend getting a roll of weather stripping to seal it up tight.

[@illegalmexicain]

@@fresnomycologysociety5004 Good point, i'll see see if i can work something out (receiving a fogger really soon). As for the automation of your grow tent, it's a little more DIY but i would suggest you look into Home Assistant ;). Kuddos for the video i'm tempted to try it in a 2x2 since i already have a 3x3 with other projects in it. EDIT: Perhaps using car door seal (available on aliexpress for cheap) could do the trick to seal the tote

[@danwilkinson2797]

Wow that is quite the evolution from the old marha very neat and cleanable.Keeps the mushrooms from growing in your walls and your lungs that’s a good thing. One thing that I have had issues with that I noticed the water can get inside those hollow poles that support the tent all you need to fix this is using aluminum or duct tape wrapped around the seems where the poles connect. I didn’t notice this until I took one apart and they were a bit rusty quite vectory a water trap inside.

[@lukeharrod3643]

This one must have just slipped under my radar, fantastic video and well made. My Martha is currently somewhere between this and a cheap green garden poly tent, I'm looking forward to upgrading it further to something like this!

[@m.d.498]

How big is your tent?

[@jaderey1824]

Thank you for this. It was extremely helpful

[@craigmorris559]

Well made and thought out. Great stuff 👏

[@michigannative2951]

Thanks for sharing this video and information about this subject matter. Peace ☮️

[@Itai3241]

Thanks a lot for this great, in depth video! It answered so many questions I had. Waiting for the temp controller reveal :)

[@maodo-ma-Ngai]

dude! im literally building the same system (10x10) as we speak! so crazy seeing you upload such a well detailed overview of your build...blessings, i opted out on the ac infinity system as i thought it wouldn't handle extreme high humidity of 99% so i went with vivosun but im seriously considering to go back to the ac infinity units. Glad i found this channel.

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

Woah! That's a big room my friend! I would love to see the finish product when you're done!

[@maodo-ma-Ngai]

@@fresnomycologysociety5004 Thanks friend! ill be sure to send you loads of pictures of the entire system. Let me know how i can do that.

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

@@maodo-ma-Ngai yeah! You can either send em via IG or email us at [e-mail]

[@toddmiles1724]

AWESOME ROOM!

[@shitshowadventures4311]

Excellent work, I am setting up a tent based grow and you are very appreciated!

[@knowyuhgrow420]

Thanks for sharing

[@SethSongwriter]

Great job making this video, very informative and useful too. Thank you.

[@nachmanedes9460]

Brother your setup is very very neat, well done, solid setup!!

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

Thank you, friend! I'm defs proud of the build

[@dynomitedp]

Awesome Build! Learned a bunch, thanks!

[@Markuz1775]

I wanted to go with Martha Grow Tent Kit (Around 300 USD). And will be using an Automated Humidity controller and a CO2 automated controller. The Ultra Sonic Humidifier will be left at the bottom of the grow tent. My tent will have 4 levels or shelves. I will only need to control the ambiant Temperature and lights by place the unit near a window for indirect sunlight. If there would be a complete Kit for a model like yours , i wouldn't mind spending a bit more for some kick ass Grow tent like yours. Very good video. 🤓 ❤ 👍👍👁

[@Megamare1]

Very nice controller setup ! 🍄♥️

[@stephaniecappelletty1528]

Great video Nathan!

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

Thank you, friend! 🙏

[@wheeeegrows]

Amazing video thank you for your work!

[@garn5341]

EXCELLENT video!

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

Thank you very much, friend! Glad you enjoyed

[@84westy55]

That's pretty much the setup I just started based on Kyle Gabriel's Mycodo test bed. I"m sure I'll be adding a floating fog generator soon enough to replace the ultrasonic humidifier. The AC Infinity tents are great!

[@abrocky83]

add an additional filter onto the other hepa - allow more air in.

[@yanivmaz1981]

this is awesome. many thanks

[@dynomitedp]

Coolest closet in Earth!

[@Rylonim]

very impressive

[@umfost2983]

This is amazing! You did such a good job with this grow tent :D

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

Thanx friend! ☺️

[@TOPskunkfisher]

Man this video is awesome 👌 👏 🙌 been wanting to try out some home mycology and have the majority of things you listed here, great explanation of how and why you set it up the way you did thanks a lot for sharing

[@spiderstheythem]

its always a great day when Fresno Mycology Society makes an upload. your videos are so inspiring to me as an aspiring citizen botanist/mycologist

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

I apologize for taking such a long hiatus between videos! So much has happened this year that has kept me from working on these videos, but I'm very stoked to be back in the saddle!

[@My3elium]

Screen recorded all of it in case it gets missing one day somehow ;) thanks bro .

[@RomeJocke]

Should be humidifier box in colour. It's the light that make alges grow in the tub.

[@adamweber2107]

Wow this video was great thank you so much

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

Thank you friend, it was a labor of love, I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@adamweber2107]

@@fresnomycologysociety5004 do you have the information anywhere of the fan schedules you use

[@adamweber2107]

As in when the exhaust fan kicks on or when the fresh air kicks on? I have the entire setup going and I love it thank you so much again. Just got to make some Masters mix blocks and give it a go

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

@@adamweber2107 I have them turn on for 2 minutes every half hour. This may be excessive though. Everytime the exhaust kicks on, the humidifier has to humidify the room.

[@pink1536]

"I seem to remember my uncle once comparing himself to a mushroom because people like to keep him in the dark and feed him a bunch of shit" That was out of nowhere lmao!

[@donovanholm]

Great video btw! I hope to get a set up like yours one day

[@Benvoyonsdoncle]

Thank you for sharing! It's been about 2 years since you published this video. Are you still utilizing this fruiting room? Any updates or comments?

[@mushroom-madness1]

I just use my old broken fridge tbh and the freezer section is for grain jars and agar and the fridge is fruiting zone

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

That's awesome. Reduce, reuse, recycle, as the kids say. How do u control the humidity?

[@stven8363]

Lol my dad had that mushroom joke up in his office when I was a kid 😂

[@DevoutJourney]

The uncle line made me sub 😂😂😂😂

[@Matthew_Thomas_Beck]

Your uncle's mushroom joke won my like 😂

[@saraya-jadabevis]

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[@saraya-jadabevis]

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[@saraya-jadabevis]

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[@ranjanty]

Very nice setup! I bought a 4x4 tent but I have to try and use what I have on hand like a humidifier and a old blower for an exhaust fan. I may regret doing this if I get poor quality grows. I don't want to invest a grand to just grow a few mushrooms for personal use. I hope it works.

[@MommaFig1]

How has it gone? I am in a similar boat

[@ranjanty]

@@MommaFig1 well not good I took everything down and pack it up. I thought I was going to be moving. It's still all boxed and I haven't done anything.

[@MommaFig1]

@Randy L that isn't necessarily not good, you just haven't tried it yet. You will!

[@eliii6667]

It is due to having light penetrate your tub. Get a black or colored bin.

[@ashbenzo22]

What width shelving did you use? The AC infinity width is actually a little less than 48 inches wide. I can not find shelf between 42-46inches. Thanks

[@dnicolas1669]

I now see that House of Hydro has a UV light....I guess that would work.....why the super secret ac unit though? What kind of setups are others using?

[@jolIyjoeker]

My only concern is the air going into the humidity system is not being filtered. Does that air mixed with water vapor need to be run through a hepa filter to avoid bringing in contaminations?

[@ebknitz]

It's been a year, can we know the secret AC unit?

[@adamrawr]

Is there a reason you did not simply attach the hepa filter / 4inch inlet to the Humidifier? You could keep constant air exchange and humidity control the fogger instead? Is there benefits to holding the air before venting over continuously cycling the air? Or is this only to stabilize / hold the humidity longer?

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

The reason i didn't put a more intense filtration system on the humidity intake because of basic oversight tbh haha. Honestly though, a filtration system isn't necessary for 99% of growers. Once mushroom blocks are fully colonized and ready to fruit, there isn't really any risk of contamination. I was doing some experimental stuff so I wanted it to be as clean as possible. The main benefit hepa filtration would have for the average person is reducing the rate that contaminants start to grow on everything else in side the tent (the rack, the walls, etc.) To answer your second question, yes you nailed it. The aircirculation system is separate and periodic to prevent the humidifier from having to be constantly running. Doing otherwise would run through water and power a lot faster.

[@adamrawr]

@@fresnomycologysociety5004 Thanks for the answer!! I am running a constant airflow system on my current test set up which I am looking to upscale to a 2.4m/1.2m tent, so your video was very helpful. Do you think there would be pros or cons to combining the main airflow with the tote? I made a quick video for explanation: kzbin.infopdndDWHmSAM?feature=share My hunidity monitor is showing my humidifier is booting every 45 minutes or so with the constant fresh air (can post csv if interested).

[@hoyemd]

Need to feed humidity from the intake as well. So it's filtered.

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

So true! Hopefully the fan can tolerate that much humidity. Though it should be said that filtered air is definitely overkill for fully colonized blocks. But for experimental stuff, it's nice to keep it clean.

[@arnaudkm5898]

Hello, Thank you very much for this very interesting video showing both your enthusiasm and your communicative passion for indoor mushroom production. Unless I am mistaken, did I understand correctly that your tent, called the "Fruiting Room", would be used for the mycelium incubation phase, the primordial initiation phase and then the fruiting phase? For my part, like you apparently have been before, I am in the midst of reflection and looking for (1) a reliable, qualitative and durable installation, (2) for an annual production, (3) with a reasonable financial investment (without wanting to sell off or skimp on it), and (4) with a non-lucrative aim, therefore without looking for economic profitability for my part. Indeed, as an amateur cook and a fan of mushrooms, I would like to take advantage of different mushroom productions throughout the year for my own consumption and that of my close relations. I would like to replace certain mushroom purchases that do not always satisfy me or that are not available (except in restaurants) - while limiting myself to reasonable varieties in terms of difficulty of cultivation. I would also like my solution to be as versatile as possible to accommodate the cultivation of species with different parameters (concomitantly; this seems to me to be an impossible feat to manage in a single "tent" for several different varieties at the same time - unless I have a counter-opinion in return - so successively; this seems to me, at first sight, to be more feasable). At first sight, your solution seems to meet most of my criteria. Especially as I appreciate your concern to limit contamination both on entry and on exit (especially the concentration of spores from the cultivation). At this point in my thinking, the precise management of temperature throughout the year and the seasons is for me the greatest difficulty (for an indoor installation for personal use). For example, my stumbling block lies with the requirement of certain individuals (mountain species for example or seaside) which require in their culture parameters between 4° and 10° Celsius to initiate primordias) whereas my environment is that of a temperate country (sometimes hot) and moreover in a habitat. So by now, I renounced (temporalily I hope) to contemplate the cultivation of such species. Despite the fact that I have an integrated AC system in my habitat, it cannot work all the time just for this crop and especially it will not be precise and targeted enough, so I have considered solutions for this parameter but it seems unreasonable or inconsistent with the rest of adopted standards at this time, especially financially, at this stage. Have you found the right balance to effectively manage the "temperature parameter"? Your presentation might suggest so. However, it seems to me that the first blind spot in your presentation lies in the management and especially the control of the said "temperature" parameter in the context of the implementation and operation of your tent, since as you yourself quickly indicated (not in the budget but in a later indication) with the presence of a "Top Secret DIY AC unit" which would allow you to operate your "tent" as you wish with a more precise control of the temperature parameter (at least I imagine so). As your presentation does not mention one of the 4 fundamental pillars (even 5 if we try not to forget the Ph), I remain questionable and dissatisfied for the understanding of your solution on its taking into account of a part of the parameters (temperature and CO2). Is your concern for confidentiality on this aspect definitive? Indeed, how do you manage the subject of CO2 concentration? Indeed, it seems to me that you do not indicate the presence of a dedicated sensor. In any case, I wish you a great adventure. Bravo for your tips. Thank you in advance if you would like to answer me and give me some indications. Have a nice day

[@benschaufler7176]

⁠​​⁠in your build list you had 2 house of hydro 120mm fans but you only seem to be using one? Where did you use the other one ??

[@codymarble3536]

Great video!. Any issues with the humidity damaging the floor beneath the tent?

[@brendanmcphee7434]

Excuse my ignorance, when the fogger draws in air from outside the tote and and tent back up into the tent with fog should you be concerned about the fact that it’s not filtered air? Considering the trouble you’ve been through with the air exchange filtration?

[@adam874]

I have built a similar setup. I am having a problem with water pooling up on the bottom tray from the humidity inlet.

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

It's an unavoidable consequence of the high humidity, I recommend getting a little wet/dry shop vac and periodically sucking up the water that accumulates. Also, between flushes of mushrooms, I'd spray down the walls on the inside with isopropyl alcohol to keep it from building up mold. It's not the kind of environment you can keep going 24/7 365.

[@Giggle_Slayer]

Where did you get the filter that is on your intake fan? Can you post the link?

[@themayorh41]

Have you created a schedule aka recipe for programming automation into your grow??? I'm just curious...

[@ascendordie7427]

dont cold humidifiers throw mold spores into the air? why does no one use a heat humidifier like the cheap ones from walgreens? Is the heat from the unit that much of a concern?

[@yadoc581]

Hey :) ypu dont use any co2 censor? Just change the air every 3 minutes? Is it needed that frequently?

[@sonyacomer7297]

Where did you get your rack at and what size is it? I’m having a hard time finding one.

[@tristanburns82]

Where did you get the stainless steel racks from?

[@JacobBrownacro]

This is the best Martha build I have seen. Great work. This gives me ideas for my Martha. One question. Do you have a C02 meter?

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

I don't. CO2 meters are really expensive and seem to be the least necessary measurement in small grow tents like this, as long as you are exchanging the air a couple times per hour it shouldn't be a problem at this scale. The mushrooms are good meters themselves, and will become elongated/leggy/stunted if the CO2 is too high.

[@dnicolas1669]

Can someone recommend a good UV unit foe the humidifier? Thanks!

[@duminakanboy08]

Any way you can bless us with that top secret diy ac unit you were running for your tent?

[@arnaudkm5898]

As I expressed in my recent comment, the first blind spot in the presentation lies in the management and especially the control of the said "temperature" parameter in the context of setting up and running his tent, with the presence of a "Top Secret DIY AC unit" which would allow him to run his "tent" as everyone wishes with a more precise control of the temperature parameter. I feel a little bit frustrated not to be allowed to understand and analyze the proposals of solution about this pillar and central question and parameter. Did you have any participation or idea about this part of the solution? Thanks Have a good day!

[@christianhorne2879]

Could you email me that spreadsheet with the materials list

[@dantefuego]

Could you in theory scale this exact same list of equipment into a 10x10 Grow Tent, 120'' x 120'' x 80'' grow tent? maybe one more LED light ?

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

@dantefuego totally. The humidifier I used in this build was pretty overpowered for the scale so you could probably use the same one.

[@FunctionalMushies]

Humidifier question…do u plug the fan or the mist maker into ur inbird controller or both? If the former, then do u keep the fan on all the time? Btw, i account for about 100 views of this video, watched it so many times & learn something new almost every time!

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

I truly appreciate the views friend! Lol to answer ur question, the inkbird controller I'm using has two outlets that have separate functions, when just the humidity probe is plugged in, one outlet turns on the humidity when the RH becomes too low (turning ON the humidifier) and the other outlet turns on when it gets above ur set level (turning ON a dehumidifier). Therefore, since I only have one outlet to control the humidifier, I have a splitter on that outlet both the humidifier/nebulizer and the fan is plugged in to. I hope that makes since... if u search for "120mm fan dust filter" you should be able to find the filters I used in the video.

[@reckcityyyt5807]

Thank you so much for your video. i wish i had all the filter stuff and fresh air coming in. i only got the light and some vans and a machine to keep the humidity up. My question is. how much distance does the light need from the fungi ? hop eyou andwer me. i subeed and thumbs up amazing video

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

The light doesn't need to be very close or very bright rly. Mushroom need the light just to direct their growth upward, otherwise they grow all spindly and weird. Just make sure whatever light u put in is water resistant

[@reckcityyyt5807]

@@fresnomycologysociety5004 Thank you for you response. I have a full spectrum light. i will start today . i got everything set up. i had big problems with sidepins when I only used daylight. and my humidity was way off. but now that its fixxed i cant wait for my first flush :D have great day

[@MarkBryan-v9l]

This might have been asked already, but what timing intervals and "ON" durations are best for the intake and exhaust fans in order to maintain humidity and air exchange? I have mine set to come on every 20 minutes for 5 minutes each. Finding that the humidity drops to 70% whenever the exhaust fan runs its cycle. It quickly returns to 90% because that fogger is amazing, but wondering if there is a way to mitigate that drop. Thanks.

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

There is no one, definitive answer to that. It is going to vary with the temperature and humidity of the outside air being pumped into the tent. My recommendation is to keep an eye on tmyour mushrooms, if they look over saturated and waterlogged, back off the humidity and increase air circulation if they are becoming dehydrated and shriveled, do the opposite. Overall, there is no way to mitigate the drop in RH when the air circulates. Since the nebulizers are pretty powerful for the space being humidified, that drop isn't really a problem. Lots of studies have suggested that the evaporation of water droplets on the mycelium, from cycles of more or less humidity, are what lead to mushroom pinning in the first place.

[@Enochulate88]

I want a 30 x 30

[@Enochulate88]

A few of them

[@Enochulate88]

Atleast 4 a giant ass square of them in a warehouse 🍄💫

[@brittonproulx1047]

What type of UV light filter did you use? I can only find the ones they use in water pumps that are inside a metal sheathe.

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

I ran into a lot of problems with that uv pump, I'd recommend just getting a submersible UV light. a.co/d/cnKy7Wy

[@NYskyHI]

I wonder if inline AC Infinity carbon filters can do a good enough job as an exhaust and substitute for the outside duct to window you built?

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

The carbon filters aren't designed to catch small particulates, they just eliminate odors. Also, with how much spore load oyster mushrooms produce, any filtration on the exhaust end would very quickly clog up. Pumping them outside is the easiest and most cost effective option.

[@johnnyseko]

I’m thinking a dust shroom on the inside of the tent with negative pressure pulling air through it before going to the carbon filter outside the tent. Still working this up. Venting outside is a challenge for my situation.

[@SubFlow22]

If the substrate you are trying to fruit from is fully colonized, would contamination in the fruiting chamber really be a serious issue?

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

No, this is more of an experimental station for me so I was trying to make it as clean as possible. It's not necessary to filter the air at all for most ppl though. You're right, colonized substrate rarely becomes contaminated on the time it takes to fruit them through several flushes

[@mikelacey9753]

I am building a fruiting chamber to your specs! When you put your tubs into fruit do you just leave them uncovered since the tent controls all aspects of the fruiting process such as tamp, humidity, fresh air exchange?

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

This set up is rly more geared towards bag fruiting, but if you're using a tub and don't want to worry about misting it, I'd still leave the tub covered until it's fully colonized, then u can put it into the chamber to fruit.

[@MycoManMike]

hello,how u sterrilizate your substrate bags pls? i was looked for bubbas barrel but that price is astronomic even for smallest barell ,ty form Czechia

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

You could just use a large pressure cooker. That's what I do. The All America pc's are still pretty expensive and you'll only be able to get 3 large substrate bags into a 25 qt canner. But if you are growing in a small scale, it's a good way to go. And the pressure cooker can be used to sterilze all sorts of other mycoculture materials

[@c0mputernick]

Any water build up inside? How do you deal with it? Great video! Thanks for posting.

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

Water does build up on the bottom, which is why the drip liner is so handy. I use a little wet/dry shop vac to suck it out every couple weeks when the tent is running

[@bonsaifungi7150]

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[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

Together, we are strong ✊

[@nottrentpalmer5624]

Where’s more info on the top secret AC unit?

[@fresnomycologysociety5004]

Sorry for the delay, I hope to release it soon

[@bakedcreations8985]

This setup is not complicated enough. It needs more gadgets and cables and, of course, more cowbells and glasbeads.