"Scoop about half a teaspoon of colonised oats and dump it in the middle - it'll start moving after an hour or so "
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How to most efficiently move slime mold from container to a piece of paper
Started this discussion. Last reply by ian Jan 26, 2023. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I want to move my slime mold from my container onto a piece of paper on which my experiment will take place. I’m just wondering what the most efficient way of doing this is.I was thinking that I’ll…Continue
Questions regarding the cultivation of Physarum aswell as it’s plasmodium state
Started this discussion. Last reply by ian Jan 20, 2023. 3 Replies 2 Likes
I just received the Physarum Polycephalum I’m planning on using for a school project and have some questions I’d greatly appreciate answers for.1. The sources I’ve seen have varied in their emphasis…Continue
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How to most efficiently move slime mold from container to a piece of paper
I want to move my slime mold from my container onto a piece of paper on which my experiment will take place. I’m just wondering what the most efficient way of doing this is.I was thinking that I’ll just place out all the nodes on the paper and just leave the slime mold a trail of oatmeal to said nodes and hope that it moves there by itself.Any advice would be greatly appreciatedSee More
"Only when they look dry or when you add food ( assuming you'll be adding dry oats direct to the culture ). If I'm dotting oats out on a map they just a a single drop of water each."
"Thanks for the reply.
I just have one question. How often would you say that water should be added?"
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First of all, loose the agar, it's expensive, time consuming and a lot worse than paper as a main substrate. The only time you want agar is to make your maps and displays where clear agar looks a lot better than paper. Non nutrient water…"
Questions regarding the cultivation of Physarum aswell as it’s plasmodium state
I just received the Physarum Polycephalum I’m planning on using for a school project and have some questions I’d greatly appreciate answers for.1. The sources I’ve seen have varied in their emphasis on watering the blob. How much water should one apply to get optimal growth?2. When it comes to ventilating it how often should I do it? And for how long at each occasion?3. How do I (once the blob has grown to sufficient strength) in the most efficient manor cause the blob to “venture out” for new…See More
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