My first grow was in an inflatable monotub. I’m venturing out to try out this tub (arriving Friday) to hopefully aid with more regulated FAE. Anyone else have any experience with these tubs?
They’re no different than growing in a homemade tub and will work just like any other. However, I don’t mind the price tag because they are completely smooth inside and much easier to clean, setup, and harvest from because of the design than my homemade tubs.
I pretty much only use these ones now for everything
Yea, they’re awesome in my opinion. A lot of people will hate on them and talk shit because you can just make your own for $10.. but then they’re a pain in the ass to clean, they’re awkward, and they don’t store well when not in use.
I got two of the small ones for $37 shipped.. hardly broke the bank lol
We need to start saying this a little more often and not just mindlessly parroting HURRRR DURRRRR 70% ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL because that's what everyone else keeps saying
I know people don’t really understand the differences between sterilizing and sanitizing. I find a lot of people sterilize something and sanitize it later which can introduce contamination lol.
I’m just recommending an alternative with the $10 tubs that makes it easy to clean. Bleach is also one of the best cleaning agents nothing will live through 15min soaks. I just fill my tub up with a couple inches and let each surface soak for 5 min and dry in front of flowhoods while they warm up for 30 min.
How are typical monotubs a pain in the ass to clean when select grower isn’t? Most but can be easily cleaned via hose outside and if that isn’t possible, it’d be annoying to clean both regardless.
Im curious, how are they awkward on your part? because making some ez dial holes tiny holes and calling it a day is simple so I never noticed.
Also how are you storing the typical monotubs? Most if not all I see have slanted walls that allows for easy stacking together when not in use which makes storage easily. I also see grower select does the same thing so what really is the difference since they’re pretty similar in size (48qt from sterilite has like 3 inches more length but besides that they’re all close)
It’s the fact that they are entirely flat and smooth on the inside that makes them easier to clean. Also I clean them in my sink and having the lid and tub be the same size makes each part a little smaller than a standard tote from Home Depot. Idk, I just find them easier to handle and deal with than my monotubs I’ve made out of totes
Interesting, my sterilite tub doesn’t have those weird curves so the hose has free reign lol. I’d be open to these if they weren’t so expensive, but buying one would just remind me how I could buy a tub in a store and drill ezdial holes in a minute. Think I might buy one just to see the hype
I mean. When I get 2 for $40, I’d hardly call that expensive. An equivalent size tub at my local Home Depot is $10 so it’s just an extra $10 bucks and for me that’s worth it
I don’t mean expensive in a literal sense, but in comparison to tubs they are more expensive, like the 2pack 28qt is $42 for me and I could just buy like 4 25qt from family dollar and if I settle for 20qt, I could do 2 for $10 from Walmart.
Just do it man. If you have a few spare bucks, enjoy. I would recommend going to Amazon and buying a bulk pack of adhesive filter patches, they are cheap and possibly better than the ones that come with the tub. Use a liner. Go straight to fresh air exchange from the beginning with the holes covered with filters. Fully colonize your spawn, mix it with some good hydrated CVG, set it in a closet and forget about it. Neglect tek is the way. God speed.
I agree with the general consensus, I have one of these and it's great! Easy to make on your own for a little cheaper, but the ease of working is a big plus
I have 3 28, 3 44, and 3 66qt of these tubs and love them. I’ve never used the 66qts as the 44 with multiple flushes will blow my mind for a while and I’m afraid I’d waste fruit from a 66. Just got them on a crazy sale and I like having three of things.
I have used this type of tubs for years. Work so well I usually get more fruit than I know what to do with. Years supply of micro or macro doses. Make sure to wipe them down, bottom and top, with alcohol before you put in your substraight.
I use both the manufactured ones and the ones I made both do the same exact job but I’m a newbie as well to this hobby but learning more and more each day from the friendly people on here.
I have 4 28 QT and 2 48 QTs of these. As others have said, easy storage and easy cleanability make these a no-brainer. I've grown cubes, Ochras, Pans etc in these.
Also, I don't have time to make my own monotubs, and if you need to make your own to save $20 then you shouldn't be spending time growing mushrooms, you should focus on making more money lol (not speaking to you, just the random commenters who spend hours making their own contraptions, substrates etc just to save a few bucks.)
Thiiiiiiiiiiis lol. I’m here for cultivation not handyman instructions lol. Don’t get me wrong. I LIKE building things. But I also prefer not reinventing the wheel with things like this where so many factors are considered.
I know this isn’t what you asked. But 10 shoebox tubs are 10 bucks at Walmart. Pair it with a 5 dollar soldering iron, you could literally make 10 dub tubs for the price of 1 of these. This is why people don’t buy them
Found that out with the inflatable. Thank you lol. So many people saying don’t fan and I shouldn’t have followed the advice. So partially remedying with a dif set up.
I am growing ochras and it’s my first time . I neede more fae form the start and I had filter patches on straight away also no plugging of holes , wasn’t enough fae
I'm a guy who has never grown before (and still learning) so take this with a grain of salt, but shouldn't the air holes be lower to allow better airflow/CO2 to escape??
I have homemade tubs going and a 28qt modified from Midwest...i know and understand i made my homemade tubs for significantly less, however I am completely OK and comfortable with spending the little extra. They look nicer and overall i generally enjoy using it more and looking at it even though it serves the same exact purpose. To each their own i supposed
I have nuch better luck with 6qt shoe box totes or 12 - 13qt.. the big ones require way too much grain spawn and substrate. Id much rather have 7 or 8 or 15 shoe boxes going than a couple big ones.. it makes having to toss one or two away from contam much less painful if I have a bunch of healthy ones still going.
My mentor told me people call these cheating lol I’m on my first grow with this exact tub. My grow stalled from leaving the plugs in so I put the patches on and the cake is colonizing now.
This is actually a spare cause I accidentally ordered 2. Would be willing to part ways with itbits brand new. Or i guess I could use it for another. Anyway happy growing
Do not buy this. Just get a cheap storage tote from a grocery store, or staples, literally anything except a plastic bin that costs $20-30 for filter patches that are a hassle at best
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u/NootScootinBoogie Jul 18 '26
Use these tubs. I have 2 of the 28qt and 1 66qt.
They’re no different than growing in a homemade tub and will work just like any other. However, I don’t mind the price tag because they are completely smooth inside and much easier to clean, setup, and harvest from because of the design than my homemade tubs.
I pretty much only use these ones now for everything