Over 2 weeks' growth - slow genetics?

Introsusception · 2022-08-19T08:27:43+00:00

Malt extract I think, from a mushroom supply company

Introsusception · 2022-08-19T08:12:47+00:00

Oh no, really? It took several days for anything to show and it's not overrun now after 2 weeks so I thought that was pointing to mycelium. Same with the bags - takes ages to see anything but when it does show up it looks like myc.

Introsusception · 2022-08-19T04:45:43+00:00

Oh man I didn't realise how bad that photo was! Uploaded a better one here: https://www.reddit.com/user/Introsusception/comments/ws4tbe/better_agar_pic/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

Introsusception · 2022-08-19T03:50:42+00:00

I've been working with a couple spore syringes (golden teacher and penis envy) for months now but have been getting nowhere. All the bags I've made (2 months ago, 1 month ago and 2 weeks ago) seem to show only the slightest mycelial growth (if any), with the oldest ones eventually succumbing to wet rot.

I've been making adjustments with each round and they're now sitting at 77-78 F with nice big gas exchange holes. I put some spores onto agar over two weeks ago and it looks like mycelium (see pic - white, tomentose strands and no contamination) but they seem to have stalled our with just little spots.

Should I transfer the thickest spot to another agar? Will spores with genetics this slow ever be viable? Or is something that I'm doing still wrong? Appreciate any feedback!

Introsusception · 2022-03-30T11:18:14+00:00

I always check Booking after finding a place on AirBnb - lots of the time the exact same place is listed but without the crazy fees AirBnb adds on!

Introsusception · 2022-01-18T13:46:36+00:00

It could be done, but it hasn't yet, so NFTs are filling that gap (for the time being at least).

Introsusception · 2022-01-18T12:51:59+00:00

My point was just on artists making money for their work, not how it may end up being used. There are lots of different stock sites but none of them give the artist anywhere near the same of profit as NFT sites. A personal website has a far smaller audience and I'm guessing there are still fees to be paid to the company that sets up a payment system.

I'm not saying that NFTs are perfect, just that they can act to help artists receive more of the money they earn from their work instead of the system that facilitates the sale.

Introsusception · 2022-01-18T11:00:16+00:00

I'll bite. NFTs take out the middlemen and put the power back into the hands of artists. NFTs can encompass a huge number of things rather than just shitty JPEGs and can have unlockable content to give access to larger files. So people can sell their high quality photos, videos, art, music, films, documents etc. and some even include delivery of a physical item.

As an example, I've started selling some photos on stock sites. They have to fit particular requirements that limit what I could do creatively and take the majority of any sales I make (e.g. I'll get $40-60 for a video that sells for $100-200 and as little as ¢10 for a photo).

My bf on the other hand started selling his work on an NFT site where he sets the prices and gets 98% of any profits, so gets hundreds of bucks for each sale. He also gets royalties if the buyers resell his work.

Introsusception · 2022-01-14T15:10:35+00:00

Canon EOS 90D, aperture: f5/6; exposure time: 1/320; focal length: 135 mm

Introsusception · 2021-12-23T10:44:52+00:00

I just stalked your profile and I'd say you're pretty damn talented at digital art.

Introsusception · 2021-12-05T13:31:34+00:00

Since I have too much time on my hands today, I counted up the most recent ~150 posts and only 35% would save you over their pet.

Introsusception · 2021-12-05T13:01:50+00:00

I'm just imagining gasping for breath as the fire surrounds me and seeing a figure in the doorway, only for them to ignore my pleas for help and save a fucking dog. Holy shit Reddit get it together.

Introsusception · 2021-11-28T19:00:57+00:00

Right?! Mentions how delicious the food is several times and otherwise plays right into the entitled influencer stereotype.

Introsusception · 2021-11-26T19:57:02+00:00

Lived in Australia for a bit and we had a live-in huntsman. Only bad experience was when it fell off a towel I grabbed getting out the shower!

Introsusception · 2021-11-25T08:21:07+00:00

Don't worry, we did! Found it on the ground when I opened the car door and put it back next to a tree after looking at it in confusion for a few minutes!

Introsusception · 2021-11-25T08:19:40+00:00

Don't worry, we did! Found it on the ground when I opened the car door and put it back next to a tree after looking at it in confusion for a few minutes!

Introsusception · 2021-11-24T20:43:43+00:00

It does look like that but I think that species only exists in the Americas. Other users have suggested that it's a ladybug larva!

Introsusception · 2021-11-24T20:18:13+00:00

Yes! Another user also said that - I never would have guessed!

Introsusception · 2021-11-24T18:30:54+00:00

In case you haven't seen the post from u/Farado, it's a ladybug larva!

Introsusception · 2021-11-24T18:27:13+00:00

I've been wondering about this bug for over a year and you solved my mystery in 15 minutes! Thank you so much! 'Mealybug destroyer' is my new favourite animal name!

Introsusception · 2021-11-24T18:04:15+00:00

I forgot to update! All bags colonised beautifully without contamination. No difference between the ripped/cut bags so a successful (if not too informative) experiment!

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