Comments - Need help: starting a slime mould culture - The Slime Mould Collective2024-03-19T05:34:41Zhttps://slimoco.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=3917201%3ABlogPost%3A42189&xn_auth=noHi
No need for sterility wit…tag:slimoco.ning.com,2018-12-13:3917201:Comment:419952018-12-13T18:13:13.209Zianhttps://slimoco.ning.com/profile/ian
<p>Hi </p>
<p>No need for sterility with these guys they'll actually move away from contamination. The best option for food is rolled oat dotted around on the substrate and lightly moistened. I use oats straight from the bag - cheapest is fine as long as they're not quick cook. Ambient temp ( assuming it's comfortable for humans) is fine. </p>
<p>As for substrate, for general growth paper is the easiest option - I use filter paper but plenty use kitchen towel. For show 2% agar no nutrient and…</p>
<p>Hi </p>
<p>No need for sterility with these guys they'll actually move away from contamination. The best option for food is rolled oat dotted around on the substrate and lightly moistened. I use oats straight from the bag - cheapest is fine as long as they're not quick cook. Ambient temp ( assuming it's comfortable for humans) is fine. </p>
<p>As for substrate, for general growth paper is the easiest option - I use filter paper but plenty use kitchen towel. For show 2% agar no nutrient and no need to autoclave.</p>
<p>Propagating is simple - move patches of colonised substrate to new bedding. Sub culture weekly and keep it in the dark </p>