How to Make a Monotub **UPDATED**
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- čas přidán 1. 02. 2021
- In this video I show you how to make and set up a monotub.
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Ashley, I'm that weird guy that emails you occasionally that bought 10 of your tubs. It all started here with this video. To date this is the best video I've watched if you want to get from a to z. I would have emailed you sooner but I started 8 of your tubs on different dates. I'm going to have to look and see what the date was but I've been picking shrooms damn near every day since and watching then grow in between. Since the variety I grow only works 7 days or so apart I have avoided addiction to mushrooms but become addicted to growing them. I gave 2 of your tubs to a good friend with a touch of ptsd and depression. He's gotten hooked now as well. I just want to say thank you. I am now self sufficient. No longer do I slow down to do the speed limit or lower to look in a cow pasture after a rain. It doesn't matter now. I'm going to give 3 of my used ones away tomorrow and create another addict. I'm also going to cheat on you and try growing outside which I hope you won't take personally. For anyone thinking there's no way I can do it you can if you can follow directions. 2 tubs would easily keep someone self sufficient and it is thoroughly entertaining and highly rewarding.
Just spawned my first 4 mini shoebox tubs thanks to you and your videos. Between you,90 second mycology,fun guy fruits,1 up mycology,and Philly golden teacher,I have found so much new confidence in myself and techniques. My anxiety and ocd made me always believe that I couldn’t do it. Thank you guys so much 🙌🏼🍄❤️✌🏼
Excellent!! Let me know how it goes! ❤️🍄❤️
@@BoomerShroomer so far so good! We have hyphal knots! Just waiting to see those pins!
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out of all the mushroom growing video's i've seen yours are the best by far
Thank you!
I love how short and sweet your vids are. Simple straight to the point info.
Thank you!
Best straight to the point shroom channel.
Thank you!
I don't know if anybody has said this yet but if you drill in reverse you will likely not crack your tub. Also you can put tape before drilling that will dramatically reduce your cracking as well. Great video though thank you so much for sharing your knowledge
You can also use a heat gun to slightly warm up the plastic making it softer.
Same trick for vinyl siding and saw blades :)
Also if you dip the drill bit in dish soap it will help. I worked on lots of little projects where I had to drill holes in many little plastic items. Pre-taping combod with the dish soap dip had very high success rates even with cheap bits.
Or heat the bit
I tried that and it unscrewed my attachment
Here's a simple tip that I haven't seen in a single monotube vid I've watched on YT.... when you're drilling your holes with a hole saw bit... REVERSE the DRILL direction... If. you run the bit in reverse, it'll drill plastic or plexiglass just fine and reduce the chances or cracking the plastic drastically.. ;). (I'm a long time woodworker.. learned this trick a few decades ago..)
You can also use a heat gun to soften the plastic.
I've been researching a lot about how to do this and just ended up with more questions. Until I found this video. Solid gold!
You showed us how to grow from start to finish. But you also taught us how to store the spores and do it all over again!!
I really like that you're always smiling in your videos and thumbnails. Keep on spreading your good vibes all over the world. Greetings from Mexico City! ✌️😎
Always! Thank you!
"Good vibes" don't necessarily mean much. What is "good vibes" to one person, may be toxic to the next.
@@thegreatecb knock it off. This is a place of learning and development, not a place for backdoor philosophy
A round metal cookie cutter/ any hollow metal a few inches, hold with pliers (carefully).
Heat, press into plastic,.
No cracking, way quicker, less mess, etc.
Great content as always. Loved the body movement making sure we understood “towards the light” :)))
You really are incredible 🎉 I am so grateful for these videos. They are so informative and your energy is beautiful. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU 🌟
Thank you so much! 😊 That's so nice! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you. So so much. I'm soooo new to all of this and you are the first person that I have found that makes videos with precise directions and suggestions. I love it! You have a new subscriber. I'm starting out because I was given spore swabs and am still in the process of figuring out what to do with them and how to store them until I am able to use them. If you have any videos you think might help me please suggest them!
I've just inoculated my first 2 bags 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 your videos have been a great help! THANK YOU 🍄❤️
Awesome!!
@@BoomerShroomer may I use black trash bag?
Great refresher to keep coming back to! I appreciate that about your videos!
My pleasure! Thank you!
Excellent and easy to follow instructions from all I’ve watched here. Very impressive, glad I located your site. Peace
Thanks for the guide and for the video! Awesome work! Oh, and I really like the sweater!
Thank you! I really appreciate your comment! 😊😊
The guide looks awesome!
Thank you! 😊
Thanks for a clear and simple explanation.
Thank you for sharing that info, also your voice is comforting lol. You remind me of Leslie Mann with your voice and the inflection in it.
You are totally awesome. Really love your vids. you give me the confidence to actually start growing some of my own friends. And, love all your helpful links to all the products you use. You are totally awesome ❤👍🏼👍🏼
Just downloaded your guide! Super awesome and easy to follow, a great tool for any myconaut
Great to hear! Thank you!
Love your videos. If you run your drill in revers the teeth of the hole saw will in essence be whipping at the plastic instead of digging in to the plastic, this will prevent cracking and give you a smother hole. but run the drill in forward direction until the drill bit go's through the plastic then revers for the large hole.
Cool! I will give a try.
Thnx for the tip!
Thank you for your videos so far so successful thanks to your simplicity I thaught I'd share that after cracking some tubs if I hold a pice of wood on the other side of the hole I'm drilling and push the wood towards the hole (drill bit) it works every time many thanks all the best
Super sweet! Thank you for this valuable information!!! I love the color of your sweatshirt 😩 You are beautiful!!!
Thank you so much!!
I really appreciate your videos!
Thank you!
Awesome video great setup and hey just a little hint for everybody when you are drilling holes and your using a hole saw like you're doing in this video If you go in reverse to start the hole its a lot gentler on the plastic and makes almost a guide. Once started st the frill back and finish.
I recently started to do this and it works very well! Thank you!
Thank you Miss,,thank u very much...hugs from Portugal!
Hi there! Thanks for your videos, they're super helpful. I'm curious, on lighting requirements for the mushrooms. Some of your videos show them and some do not. I have my monotubs in a hutch with glass panels and they are somewhat close to a window however not in direct sunlight. Would you recommend getting some additional lighting? if so how long should they be turned on during the fruiting stage? Thanks again
Amazing. I love your videos. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this. It's really helpful and I appreciate the simplicity. As for the liner, how are you making that and out of what? Thanks!
Excellent. Thank you! Very helpful!
I had great success drilling with a 1" paddle bit. I predrilled with a 1/4" drill bit
Hi love your videos there awesome 🙂im wondering where you get the red plastic plugs from. ?
Very informative!
Good video thanks for posting links
Looking forward to more 🤙🤙
Thank you! 😊
Get the hole started so the bit will track correctly and then reverse the drill to complete. This should prevent any cracking in the tub
Wow......
And the tub is cool too
Thanks so much for your awesome videos, I have a couple questions
How much do the mono tubs smell throughout the process?
I live in Arizona where it is very dry, should I use a humidifier?
Thanks
Great videos. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you, Bilal ✌🏻
Hey first thing I love your page, I've learned a lot from your videos. So I have a question. I have a monotube with a built-in fan and it's on the side of the tub but towards the bottom. I was wondering if I cover the fan with micropore tape would that be a good idea to keep contamination down? I'm still in the colonization phase. I was thinking about leaving it on during the fruiting stage? What is your recommendation
Im sovhappy about the download
I noticed in this updated video you drilled the side holes 3" from the bottom instead of 4" as in your first video. With the holes 3" from bottom does it seem to work better and is this with the 500 gms Cocoa Coir, 500 gms Vermiculite and 100 grams of gypsum mix? Wanted to be sure I had enough depth for the Spawn and Substrate. Thanks and love your videos.
I like that dromedary on your shelf 🐪
Awesome video thanks!
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
Hey!! What hole saw size/length did you use for this?🙏🙏✌️
Once you layer the spawn and substrate. And have the holes plugged does the tub need to be in complete darkness at a certain temp or can it be in indirect sunlight?
Hey! I was interested in growing turkey tail mushrooms in a homemade monotub, but do I need to add moisture in the monotub, like with a humidifier?
Any tips on using boomr bag as substrate?
Hey! I commented on your older video about the spawn bags and just found this one haha! I plan on using Micropore Tape in the fruiting stage...But I've seen people talking about doing 2 or 3 layers of micropore tape on each hole. Could you clarify? Love your videos, you do a great job explaining! I'm going to try and follow your steps for my first grow! :D Waiting on syringes :3
You could put two layers on put I don't think its necessary. I also have foam filters I just invented that work super well too.
Thanks great video
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
You could also melt in the holes. I used a heated bottle cap, make sure to do this outside, so you don't inhale any plastic fumes. Gives you smooth and even holes and no cracking
I've never tried but have always been told to run hole saw bits in reverse when drilling plastic and pvc and it won't crack or chip as bad.
What happened to the automated tube? Did you decide it was better to fan and spray instead?
Always like and thank you.Extremely usefull content.
PS Can i use for monotub plastic sheet of different colors.Maybe gray like i have now.
Are you talking about the liner? It can be any color as long as its opaque. Thank you!
Step drill bits will prevent cracking and they drill out nice and smooth
Cool thank you!
Amazing and you are so pretty
For fruiting-? -should I have all the holes in the monotub open or filled with fiberfill? I'm new to this hobby
Hey :D great video! But now I am really curious if this kind of set-up would also work as a fruiting chamber for grow-kits? Because it is really a pain in the butt for me to drill all those tiny holes into the box that are required for a shotgun fruiting chamber to work properly
Yes, this would definitely work the same. You don't need to drill the holes. You can fan them out yourself. It’s just easier with the holes.
What are you using for the liner? is it just the bottom cut off of a HUSKY 42 Gallon Construction Trashabg????
I have a few questions my end holes are 3 1/2 and my side holes are 2 1/2 are those to big? Also I have small cracks which I put epoxy on is that okay or should I start over.
Love all your videos (and webpage and instagram!!!). I'm learning a lot (I'm a bit intimidated to be honest). I'll be making my first monotub very soon. I was wondering if' you've tried drilling the holes with a forstner bit? If not I'll try it (since I have one) and report back how it works. Oh, and I really appreciate all the links you listed to Amazon and such!
That’s what I used to drill!
just put tape on inside before you drill .stops splitting in tubs
@@jamesmabry5658 good idea!
Best way I've found is let the inner drill bit penitrate then run the drill high speed in reverse for a few seconds to heat up the plastic the hole saw will be cutting. Some thinner plastics you can cut the whole hole in reverse thicker switch to forward and apply light even pressure after spinning to heat up
She's just adorable
Thank you.
You're welcome! 🍄❤️🍄
Great Video, thanks for sharing it !
But, Ashley, in your Mushroom Growing Guide, (Step 6) you wrote that we need to heat the substrate (during fruiting condition) how do you heat your tube ?
I tried a heating mat, but, it "burn" and dry the substrate ... I'm a little bit lose right now.
The tub will keep up the humidity and heat itself once the mycelium starts to grow.
Idk if you reply to comments but we bought the inflatable tub and stuff and we think we removed the red caps to early and began the fruiting instructions based off the paper,(which looked more like what we had vs the video where it looked a lot more colonized then comparing to what we had on the paper) should we leave the sponge plugs in or move back to the red plugs till the top of the mix looks more colonized? If I had to guess based off the video we are prob 50% colonized rn.
Can you use micropose tape instead of polyfill?
Hi Ash.......I'm a bit confused regarding the conditions that best suit both the colonizing of a grain spawn bag, and especially regarding the colonizing of the bulk substrate in the mono tub. It seems that with the red plugs in place during colonizing of the substrate, that there would be virtually no ventilation during that process. Is that what's desired? I had followed another mono tub YT video before seeing yours, and he had 2" holes stuffed with polyfill for the colonization phase and fruiting phase......Ashley, please sort me out!! Much Love&Light......D
Keep up the good work!!
Yes, but the tub is not completely sealed and does allow for some air flow. But you can also you polyfil or micropore tape from the start. I just like to keep the humidity up while its colonizing then bring it down for fruiting.
Do I actually need to drill holes? Or maybe it’s fine to just open the lid and lay it upside down on the box during fruiting stage?
I am missing the link to the Beginner Mushroom Growing Guide, please reply with a link, thanks. Cool video
is there a way to download the guide from a link I cant seem to find a direct download link
your the best
Why do you use 1" holes instead of 2" , is it to keep humidity in the tub ?
Where do you order your plugs from again?
Hey first time grower, i had green mold in one of my tubs, just removed green mold when ever i saw the mold. The tub does not smell bad , a couple of shrooms ..is this a bad thing...mmm
Hello and thank you for your help,
Should there be excessive water under your plastic liner?
Sometimes that happens. It’s fine.
Thank you for the video. Can you please tell me how to eliminate using a pressure cooker? I ordered the Mushroom Growing Guide, but I wasn't able to discern how to circumvent it's use. How do you sterize the substrate?
You can steam the stuff in a pot instead, it just takes a little longer. Put your contents in a large pot on a rack with water underneath. Once the water is boiling start your timer. The info I have seen called for doubling the time of a pressure cooker at 15psi.
Where do I find the plugs for the monotub?
You are a life saver!!!! I was just about to drop $150 on a tub and all it’s bells and whistles. But my price is now down to $25.08!! Thank you so much!
That polyfil is clutch
They work great.
Have you had any experience with pf red spore. I used wood grain and soy hulls and some coffee grounds mixed into the spawn bags. Im worried it might have been a tad too damp. Just trying to get your thoughts or advice in general.
You definitely don't want it too wet. Can you send some pictures to me via email? ashley@boomershroomer.com
@boomershroomer where do you buy your agar?
I noticed in one of your other videos you have a light attached to the underside of the lid, Is that required or optional? If so what kind of light? How did you attach it?
Definitely optional. I added for a timelapse. The tub just needs a little indirect light.
you are the best
Thank you!
How to keep high humidity in the chamber with all those holes ?
So why do you need to plug up the holes during colonization, couldnt you just leave the cotton in the holes to keep fae going?
My bag seems to be real air tight how do I mix them how do I brake n shake
Can you go into more detail about how you make the liner? Or are they premade?
Yes, I have a video on it. czcams.com/video/GKTUKTVwsjU/video.html
tip for when drilling the holes in your tub with a hole saw once the tip of the drill bit goes in change the drill to reverse for the rest of the cutting
So I’ve seen a video where someone said you can just take the top lid and just leave a crack open for air to get through so am I able to do that or do I have to add holes for air flow?
Yep, you can do an unmodified tub.
What is the size of the drill bit you use?
The plugs you linked to are a 1.25" diameter. In the video you mentioned a 1" hole to drill the holes. Is this the right size cap you linked?
Yes, they are tappered. They will work.
Near 4:02 RE: "once a day open up your tub and fan it" you mean fan the tub *only* during the fruiting stage, right??? Or? Thanks!
Yep, you are correct. Once you switch to fruiting you start to fan twice a day.
hi. do you still recommend using the foam plugs from your site? they seem a lot easier and more convenient than polyfill.
foam plugs fs
Can anyone tell me how to 'eyeball' a half gram? Would a half full gel cap be a good place to start?
Do you still use your terrarium fogger, or have you found it isn't as effective?
I really don’t use it anymore because I spray them down myself. I feel like I can control the environment better. Just a plain Monotub seems to work the best. Been experimenting with different sizes lastly.
I’ve grown in a clear container and it was fine. But has anyone used the black tubs from Home Depot? Wouldn’t it be better and a liner wouldn’t be necessary, right? Any help would be great
I see people recommending a step drill bit. That's fine, but if you would like to continue using that bit, just run the drill backwards. It won't crack thin plastic material and will give you a much smoother cut.
Thank you!
I can’t find the link to order. Can you please help.
If you plug the holes during colonization stage, won't that prevent air/gas exchange?
It’s not plugged super tight. There is some air exchange. It keep the humidity up during colonization.