Question About TEA
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No, light (photons) are helpful and will especially help those bacteria whom are photosynthetic (ex. PnSB). I know people who prefer translucent ACT brew tanks to allow more photons to reach the ACT.
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This has now been disproven. As Mr. Din has stated light is good, within reason.
I thought I read that direct sunlight will kill your 'crobes... not in like an instant or anything but if you have the bucket set in direct sunlight for an extended period. Iunno if it's true, I believe Teaming with Microbes may have said it.
If you have a small container sitting in the sun, sure it can have detrimental effects but the same container with limited sun or artificial light can promote phototrophic microbes, which IMO are very beneficial. If the organisms are killed by sunlight what is the point in spraying them on leaf surfaces? About a year ago Elaine tested some ACT sprayed in the heat of the day and the microbes were not badly impacted. This of course was since Jeff wrote his book. Knowledge is everchanging.
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Hey MM, we can we expect your new book out?..........Teaming with Stoners........it could be a comic. You as the wiley Professor trying to teach a group of stoners the ins and outs of ACT.
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Will you be my editor Vonforne?
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getawaycar
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what is the best temp to brew @?
these cold temps are =ing no bubbling foam for getaway..
he got an aqarium heater w/ themostat, what like 80F?
thanks for any help... im sure this has been answered but i couldnt find it in the stixys
these cold temps are =ing no bubbling foam for getaway..
he got an aqarium heater w/ themostat, what like 80F?
thanks for any help... im sure this has been answered but i couldnt find it in the stixys
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CT Guy
68-70 degrees F is ideal but you can brew at other temps, you just may need to adjust your brewing time.
Don't worry about foam, it doesn't mean anything about the quality of the tea.
Don't worry about foam, it doesn't mean anything about the quality of the tea.
getawaycar
New member
really?> i thought that it was evidence of the life inside breathing.
what causes foaming? i hope you are wrong cause it was always satisfying to see that head ontop of my watering can looking like a rootbeerfloat. delicious.
what causes foaming? i hope you are wrong cause it was always satisfying to see that head ontop of my watering can looking like a rootbeerfloat. delicious.
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CT Guy
It is just one of those myths that's been floating around for a while. When you get out the microscope, you'll see that it's not a very good indicator for microbial activity.
I agree that it can be satisfying, but a better indicator is the smell. Does it stink? If so, don't use it. If it has no odor or just an earthy smell, then you're probably on the right track.
I've heard the foam attributed to an enzyme from the saliva in worms or possibly their digestion process. You see it most frequently with EWC.
If foaming is getting out of control, you can add a tsp or two of vegetable oil without hurting the microbes.
richirich_99
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Thanks CT i didnt know that either. i just started bubbling my first EWC tea about 30 hrs ago. and still no foam but doesnt stink either. smells earthy.
Bubbling could be a sign of saponins. Some (yucca) are used to enhance nutrient absorption. They may also have some anti microbial and anti fungal properties.
Improve my peculator...
https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=138094&page=2
Improve my peculator...
https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=138094&page=2
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I'd consider 36 hours a max brew time when not using a microscope. Glad to hear it smells earthy, that's a good sign!
