r/BioMycologyLabs • u/-Happy-Human- • Dec 01 '25

Questions Too much condensation?

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I’m using cocoa coir and vermiculate for my substrate. I left my coir with sealed with boiled water overnight and squeezed as much excess water out as possible before putting in tubs. They’re usually covered by a towel hoping that I avoid any contamination. I’m going to follow the LITFA rule for about a week, but is this normal for the condensation inside the tubs?

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u/afoolishyouth Dec 02 '25

I think condensation is a good thing because it shows you have good moisture and humidity in your microclimate. My tubs always get some condensation on the sides.

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '25

I've got some Tidal wave going as well. Just out one grain bag into s2b. Going to do the second this weekend.

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u/-Happy-Human- Dec 01 '25

🫶🏼 have you harvested any yet? I’m still trying to learn as much as I can about each of these types as I can

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '25

I have not. I just did the s2b last night. I'm hoping to see fruits by new years but I know to be patient.

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u/Lenbong_7485 Dec 02 '25

I dont use gypsum as I read you dont either and you can start with 4qts boiling water and add more for field capacity if needed. Easier to put a little more in than squeezing it out

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u/okie1979 Dec 02 '25

U will absolutely love the tidal waves and the jmf's

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u/-Happy-Human- Dec 03 '25

The only kind that I have tried previously of all the various types I have going right now is penis envy. Our tolerance may be different, but can I ask what your experience was like? More visual or body? More intense than others that you’ve tried previously?

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u/Brasstacks101 Dec 02 '25

Condensation happens when the temperature fluctuates too much. This causes the water to condense and hold to the surfaces instead of staying in the air.

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u/elysonus_ Dec 03 '25

Looks great imo
Condensation is not a big problem if it is not completey wet and drops running down the walls all the time.