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Glow in the dark mushroom kit
#1
I got the glow in the dark mushroom kit and it says its for vivs. Just wondering if I can throw a small log in there with them already growing on it without them taking over the tank? They look like they will be sweeet!
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#2
Depending on how the mycelium spreads and what it feeds on, it may just stay on the peice of wood. I have several fungi species in my vivs.

I have a white species that will grown on just about anything and spread all over the tank, though it only 'fruits' a few time a month.

The second species is small and red, almost shelf like, but it is contained to a single piece of wood (cottonwood I think) and though other wood is touching, it only grows on this particular piece.

The kit should suggest or even provide a type of wood that the fungi will feed best on.
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#3
Yea I just opened it and this type likes oak. Looks like it only grows on wood so I think ill be good! Thx for the info
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#4
Schreff and I purchased the kits as well! The harder the wood the better results! So I am assuming it will pretty much stay to the piece of wood or pieces you put it on. But I am also in just the trial stage as well.
Thanks, TJ
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#5
Cool, think I may go outside and get a branch today and start the process. Bake the wood first I assume even though its alive?
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#6
I have been told that baking the wood helps sterilize it and sterile environments are best for the mycelium to grow.
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#7
did anyone have success with these
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#8
I did not have success with them, I don't think I kept the wood moist enough though. Maybe others have had success?
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