I_want_hopei Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Finally! It is generating heat! So I am producing them in a plastic bucket, and the water seems to be evaporating from the substrate. What should I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Add more water and mix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garin Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Make sure the holes aren't too big, you don't want it to dry out too fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottbot84 Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082BJMRSV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I've been using these bags based on a recommendation elsewhere here. After about a week in the bucket I move into these bags and leave them somewhere warm. It speeds up fermentation immensely, and all I do is rotate and shake them up a little every so often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Menagerie Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 On 8/25/2020 at 12:05 PM, scottbot84 said: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082BJMRSV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I've been using these bags based on a recommendation elsewhere here. After about a week in the bucket I move into these bags and leave them somewhere warm. It speeds up fermentation immensely, and all I do is rotate and shake them up a little every so often. How long until it is ready for stag beetles once transferred into those bags? I have a ton of stag beetles, ran out of flake soil, and while I have a new batch of flake soil, it is taking forever. On 8/24/2020 at 12:27 PM, I_want_hopei said: Finally! It is generating heat! So I am producing them in a plastic bucket, and the water seems to be evaporating from the substrate. What should I do? I keep my buckets in the attic, and I try to remember to take a spray bottle up with me in case it looks a little dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottbot84 Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 If it's hot and humid enough, I would say 2-3 weeks, but I would just check frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Menagerie Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 7 hours ago, scottbot84 said: If it's hot and humid enough, I would say 2-3 weeks, but I would just check frequently. Oh wow! Mine has taken 1.5 months already with no sign of finishing up soon. I will get some of those bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottbot84 Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 Heat is still the main factor, the bags just reduce the need to mix. I would still stir them every now and then. I do a week in the bucket, so total time is 3-4 weeks under ideal conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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