Myco Labs Large Still Air Box (SAB) Sterile Workstation 30" X 20" X 21"
Myco Labs Large Still Air Box (SAB) Sterile Workstation 30" X 20" X 21" is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
The Large Still Air Box (SAB) Sterile Workstation provides a clean, controlled environment for essential mycology work where sterility matters most. Designed for growers who want a reliable, beginner-friendly alternative to a laminar flow hood, this portable workstation helps reduce airborne contaminants during sensitive procedures.
Built from durable, transparent plastic with a spacious interior, this SAB is ideal for agar work, grain transfers, liquid culture handling, and spawn bag inoculation. Its collapsible design makes it easy to store or transport while still offering plenty of working room once set up.
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Why Growers Use a Still Air Box
- Improves Sterile Technique – Helps reduce exposure to airborne particles during transfers and inoculations.
- Beginner-Friendly – No electricity, airflow systems, or complex setup required.
- Essential for Lab Work – Ideal for agar plates, grain-to-grain transfers, and liquid culture work.
- Compact Alternative to Flow Hoods – Creates a controlled workspace without the cost or size of a laminar flow hood.
What's Included
- Large Portable Still Air Box Tent – 30" × 20" × 21" working area
- Sterilized Disposable Nitrile Gloves – For clean handling during procedures
- 1 oz Myco Labs Eco-Cleanse Sample Spray – Included pre-mixed sample for cleaning your workspace
- Protective Storage Case – Keeps components clean when not in use
- Myco Labs or Blue Myco Branding – Logo may vary
Common Uses
- Agar plate pouring and transfers
- Grain-to-grain transfers
- Liquid culture inoculation and expansion
- Spawn bag and jar inoculation
- General sterile lab handling
Key Features
- Spacious Interior – Comfortable working area for multiple tools and containers
- Foldable & Portable Design – Sets up quickly and folds down for compact storage
- Durable Transparent Plastic – Scratch-resistant, waterproof, and easy to clean
- Elastic Arm Ports – Designed to fit most users while minimizing air disturbance
- Complete Starter Setup – Includes gloves and a cleaning sample spray to help maintain a clean workflow
Important Notes
Still Air Boxes are an excellent sterile solution for beginners and intermediate growers, but they are not a replacement for a laminar flow hood or FFU. While an SAB can significantly improve results, sensitive procedures—such as agar transfers and spore-to-liquid culture work—still require careful sterile technique.
Pairs perfectly with agar plates, petri dishes, scalpels, alcohol wipes, liquid culture jars, and other lab accessories for a complete sterile workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a still air box good enough, or do I need a laminar flow hood?
A still air box is an excellent, affordable entry point for sterile work and handles most beginner and intermediate procedures well, including agar transfers, grain-to-grain, liquid culture, and spawn bag inoculation. It is not a full replacement for a laminar flow hood or FFU, which push filtered air across your workspace for the highest level of contamination control. Many growers start with an SAB and add a flow hood later as their volume grows.
What can I use a still air box for?
It is built for the steps where contamination risk is highest: pouring and transferring agar plates, grain-to-grain transfers, inoculating and expanding liquid culture, and inoculating spawn bags and jars. Any task where you are opening a sterile container and want to minimize airborne particles is a good fit.
What is the working area, and will my equipment fit?
The interior working area is 30" × 20" × 21", which comfortably fits agar plates, multiple jars, a spawn bag, and your tools at the same time. The elastic arm ports are sized to fit most users while limiting air disturbance.
Do I need experience to use one?
No — it is beginner-friendly and requires no electricity, fans, or airflow setup. It assembles in minutes and folds down for storage. Solid sterile technique (working slowly, wiping surfaces, and flame-sterilizing tools) still matters and will give you the best results.
Does it come with everything I need to get started?
Each kit includes the still air box tent, sterilized nitrile gloves, a 1 oz Myco Labs Eco-Cleanse sample spray for wiping down your workspace, and a protective storage case. You will want to add your own alcohol, tools, and cultures.
Upgrade Your Cleaning Supply: Eco-Cleanse Concentrate
This Still Air Box kit includes a pre-mixed diluted Eco-Cleanse sample spray to help you get started. Want more on hand for ongoing lab work? Upgrade to the Eco-Cleanse Concentrate—a 2oz bottle that lets you mix up 64 oz or more of cleaning solution to refill your spray bottle and keep your workstation ready for repeat sessions.
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So when i got this i was worried because of past experiences. Leave it up to midwest to be nice a patient with me. The team at bonsai gives great support . This flow hood is meant to run a little higher than normal clean room standards because most people need this working from home . This thing is nice and laminar. Very inform . With a speed contoller i average about .45 m/s across the face. It passed everyone one of my agar grid tests . Which blows my mind becuase i ran it through three diffrent 30 mins agar grid tests . Ive used a few flow hoods and this one is my favorite . Perfect for any home or small buisness.
"Upgraded to the MycoClimate 44Q and the difference in consistency is night and day. The dual-chamber water-bath heating keeps temperatures rock-solid without drying out the substrate like standard heating mats do, and the automated HEPA air pump takes all the stress out of fresh air exchange—even tucked away inside a closet.
i saw germination in my jar within 2-4 days!! I ordered a 3 pack and i injected 3 different strains and they are all colonizing and germinating very rapidly i see ne difference in rate of germination for genetics they are all moving about the same speed im happy with my purchase!
100% RELIABLE EVERY TIME I LOVE YOU MIDWEST THANL YOU TEAM
Reliable and I know what I am getting. Pretty quick colonization.
I got the grow bag instead of jars this time because I am not interested in the steps of the jars.
Been there done that.
I am not an expert🤓 but now I have enough knowledge and experience to call myself an apprentice.
The thrill of the process is gone. Just give me the dam mushrooms.
I am hurry up and waiting😉.
Seems to be working is all I have to say at this point day 7. The green is reflection not mold.
All I knew was I wanted to grow some mushies for me and the boys, I did a bunch of research on companies and you guys have been around the longest and have the best reviews for these types and I was not disappointed. Took exactly 8 weeks to harvest my first 4 ounces and more on the way! Thanks so much for all the awesome guides and videos! Made it so easy!
It's a great monotub kit. I recommend throwing the horse booster, used the whole bag to 4 small quick grain jars and the 7.5 mix. I learned how to do a pf tek with these guys 10 years ago when you still got the sticky light for the lid and the monotub was a blue tub with polyfill. These monotub kits have come a very long way since then. Substrate has always been clean and performed better than what I try to recreate with a pressure cooker.
10cc liquid culture and follow the instructions mgk gives you hard to mess up.
So far , I only have a little bit on agar , and am only beginning to study this mycelium. Super excited to try to put it to use in this Aspen tree.
Everything is looking real good so far
If your ever in need of replacing your hepa filter on your bonsai flowhood these are an exact match to whichever size you have. Worth noting that a filter will actually work a lot longer than is recommended due to physics but if your externals get dirty or damaged it’s worth replacing.
Shipping was lightning fast
I like everything about this setup. The time of ownership is too short to discuss fruiting mushrooms but the incubating mycelium seem to be doing well for now under the recommended temps. The one thing that would make this setup better would be the inclusion of an electronic controlled hygrometer to run the vaporizer.
Unit was just giving 0 on everything except air Temp and Humidity. Called customer and they are taking care of. Happy with customer service.
