incognito Posted October 26, 2009 anyone know where i can buy some enriched pre-mix agar soultion in australia? stuff that i can just heat and pour, or a dry solution i can just add water to and use? the lack of scales makes making up agar tricky! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted October 26, 2009 http://www.aussimushroomsupplies.com/agar-supplies.htm Try this place, the service has been awesome for me so far. Hillbilly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted October 26, 2009 sweeeeet. just what ive been looking for! great link! thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mesq Posted November 15, 2009 (edited) sweeeeet.just what ive been looking for! great link! thanks! Simple kitchen scales should be all you need?? I wouldn't bother buying premixed agar... what agar mix are you after?? Simple Malt Extract Agar is so easy... definitely way cheaper than ordering it. Cool site though... if a little exxy. Edited November 15, 2009 by mesq Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
satyr Posted November 16, 2009 From plain agar powder to malt extract agar plates.... http://www.southernbiological.com/Assets/p...uePriceList.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
genki Posted November 16, 2009 there are a lot of pages in that pdf, to save anyone interested time the agar items start towards the bottom of page 26 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted November 17, 2009 yeah cheers. i just dont want the fuk around of making agar when u have the pre-mix. anyways that fraking legend otherwise known as watertrade has helped me out god bless him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mesq Posted November 17, 2009 yeah cheers. i just dont want the fuk around of making agar when u have the pre-mix.anyways that fraking legend otherwise known as watertrade has helped me out god bless him! yeh yeh man cool. I just don't get how it can be difficult to mix agar with with malt extract... Its harder to cook mi goreng. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted November 17, 2009 well ive got the malt extract (the sticky stuff like mollases) and i used to measure some out on my didgie scales which i dont have anymore. i used to use 5 gm malt to 5 gm agar. i dont want the shitfight of measuring the sticky stuff out using other methods, i just get it everywhere. anyhoo im set now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mesq Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) well ive got the malt extract (the sticky stuff like mollases) and i used to measure some out on my didgie scales which i dont have anymore. i used to use 5 gm malt to 5 gm agar. i dont want the shitfight of measuring the sticky stuff out using other methods, i just get it everywhere.anyhoo im set now. Cool man. I get ya. What about using light malt extract in a powdered form?? But yeah come to think of it even the powder gets pretty sticky eventually...ne ways good luck Science is fun Edited November 17, 2009 by mesq Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garbage Posted November 20, 2009 You got the Canning Jars ready? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripsis Posted November 22, 2009 Making your own agar is incredibly simple, especially if you're just making malt extract agar (MEA). You can do it through volume instead of weight, if you know how much a tablespoon of light malt powder and agar powder each weigh. Canning jars are a rip here. Normal jars work fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mescalito Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) Canning jars are a rip here. Normal jars work fine. Salvo's mate they'll practically give'm away! Had over 90% success full colonisation with 1 pint straight edge ones,keep 'em in the fridge and you got yourself spawn on hand. Even wrapped in foil and fruited from them a few times. So many ways it's all funguys Edited November 23, 2009 by mescalito Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripsis Posted November 23, 2009 I prefer using 2L jars with PP lids. Easier to handle, will way outlast metal lids and gives plenty of spawn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zen Peddler Posted November 30, 2009 Old Dutchie's milo mix was the best - buy a packet of agar from a chinese growser, add some milo - done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
