Over the years there has been much hype about whether or not a dark or cloudy spore syringe is more effective than a spore syringe that appears to be more clear.
It would seem that from an initial visual perspective a darker or inky spore syringe would be a better product to experiment with. The darker the mixture inside the syringe should be equal to the amount of spores inside and more spores means a better chance at microscopy.
Unfortunately this perspective is not 100% accurate. From most of the experiments we have been apart of a clear spore syringe can be just as effective, and even more reliable than a cloudy or dark spore mixture. The fact is that mushroom spores are microscopic and not visible to the human eye unless they are in large numbers or clumps.
So when you are viewing a clear spore syringe it can actually contain thousands of microscopic spores. When a spore syringe has been properly mixed it will not clump and you will not be able to easily see the spores inside with your eyes alone. If you were to take a few drops of that solution and view it under a microscope you would see all the spores floating around.
So what is the difference? Other than just visual appearance there can actually be some complications with a clumpy or dark syringe if it was not properly mixed. The spores will be much harder to release and can get stuck in the needle or inside the syringe when the water is pushed out causing blockage. A clear or more transparent syringe will still have thousands of spores and when you use it they will flow freely.
Over the years vendors have realized that darker spore syringes can sometimes sell better as the average customer does not have the experience to know the difference. If you were to make your decision based on how dark the spore syringe is alone it would be easy to understand how it would appear that a darker mixture would equal a better spore syringe, but usually that is not the case.
Sadly some vendors have even gone to the extent to fake the dark look of there product by adding dye or charcoal to the mixture. This would make there spore syringes appear to be very thick and full of mushroom spores when it reality they are getting the same amount or less than a regular spore syringe. It is important to do a little research before making a purchase and do business with a vendor who has been around for some time.
Spores101.com has always provided quality spore syringes with a realistic amount of mushroom spores in each syringe. In most cases to get results you don't need a dark syringe and the average clear mixture will do the trick just fine. But due to market demand and the lack of experience some customers will still prefer even more mushroom spores inside to make the syringe appear darker so we have included an upgrade option with each strain. If you choose this option we will maximize the amount of mushroom spores in the mixture and make it darker for you.
So if you are browsing the forums and hear complaints or rumors about spore syringes being clear make sure you post a link to this article as it may help to educate an otherwise unexperienced beginner on this simple subject. Thanks for reading!
 J.T. Date 8/16/2010 7:26:01 PM
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- J.T?
flyking138 Date 9/9/2010 1:19:13 AM
I ordered an alcabenzi syringe a while back and innoculated a few jars and there was strong mycelium growth after three days! the syringe water was completely clear and contained thousands of spores. honestly, i'd rather have a clear vs. a dark syringe anyday. thanks!
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Velvet_Man Date 3/6/2011 12:14:09 PM
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Dan Rather Date 5/9/2011 4:29:13 AM
I must be a beginner. I've been studying spores for a little over a year and haven't yet heard of this. Will review my resources:p
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Chan Date 7/14/2011 4:26:07 AM
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Morgan Toews Date 8/31/2011 2:05:11 PM
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fatstickman18 Date 10/16/2011 6:19:33 PM
your grammar throughout this entire article is full of mistakes.
Two_Sense Date 11/26/2011 5:57:12 PM
Although new to the hobby, I am aware that mushroom spores are only 5 to 30 microns in diameter, thus well below the human visual threshhold. The difference between a regular and upgraded or "dark" syringe lies in the spore count per ML. Both syringe types should be clear to the naked eye. The higher spore count per ML within upgraded syringes decreases the elapsed time between culture innoculation and maturation.
koolaid Date 1/2/2012 3:19:39 PM
any mycologist amateur or otherwise knows that less is more with spores.
Gabriel Gonzalez Date 1/4/2012 6:16:47 PM
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DonkMeTreus Date 3/13/2012 5:42:37 PM
Leave it mycophiles to be paranoid someone's trying to propagandize them. From the quality and service level of this company, every one of you know damn well they're not trying to dick anyone around or try to sell them sub-par clear syringes. The article just points out that darker isn't always better. It didn't say dark syringes mean instant fail. They're looking out for us explaining how some assholes make their syringes darker to try to scam you, based on your possible belief that darker is b
willi Date 5/9/2012 4:25:50 PM
I make my own syringes regularly. So when I received the upgrade and it was clear I was kinda
pissed.I chalked it up and said oh well. 5-6 mths
went by so I tried the syringe just for kicks. It
was still viable.The product is good , 101 Im
eating my words!!! THANKS
willi Date 5/9/2012 4:26:05 PM
I make my own syringes regularly. So when I received the upgrade and it was clear I was kinda
pissed.I chalked it up and said oh well. 5-6 mths
went by so I tried the syringe just for kicks. It
was still viable.The product is good , 101 Im
eating my words!!! THANKS
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