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Preparation of the bottom layer: Mix 1 volume of solution A (except MES buffer, NaHCO3, and agarose) with 1 volume of solution C and add 1% (w/v) agarose type 1, low EEO. After autoclaving, aseptically fill 1 ml of the suspension in sterile Hungate-type tubes (15 ml total volume). The bottom layer solidifies in approx. 30 min.
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Preparation of the top layer: Add MES buffer, bicarbonate and low melt agarose to solution A and autoclave. Let the sterile solution cool to 40°C and add 10.00 ml/l of solution B. Sparge solution with sterile CO2 gas until a pH of 6.1 - 6.4 is reached. Then, aseptically pipette aliquots of 5.0 ml over the bottom layer of each tube under 100% N2 gas atmosphere and let medium equilibrate for at least three hours, but not longer than 12 hours.
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Inoculation: Inoculate the semisolid top layer under a stream of 80% N2 and 20% CO2 gas mixture using a sterile Pasteur pipette that is inserted just above the FeS layer; the pipette tip is drawn upward as the inoculum is dispensed. After inoculation close the tube and add 1.00 ml of sterile air.
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Note: Some hints on the inoculation of Hungate-tubes under anoxic conditions can be found in the Video tutorial on the „Proper Handling of the Double-Vial Glass Ampoules (anaerobe)" (www.dsmz.de/shop-1/faqs/video-tutorials).
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