Today I changed 25% of the water and the pH has dropped to about 6.6-7!
I work early today so I didn't get to check super thoroughly but the pH alert seems to have changed a color! I believe the mopani is working! the pH is going down.
Later today I will plan on re-calibrating both thermometers in ice water to see which is most accurate.
I turned the new heater down a little bit bc I want it around 80 and the glass thermometer reads abt 82⁰ and the electric read 84⁰
Last night I added mopani wood! it looks so pretty! it tinted the water a little bit in the morning but I think it looks pretty. Hopefully it lowers the pH enough.
I put the new heater into the tank and the glass thermometer reads around 80⁰f! The electric thermometer reads 83⁰f
I got a mopani log from Animart to help lower pH and give Jelly some more enrichment! I'm letting it soak overnight. I think Jelly will love it! 🐟
I ordered a better heater.
I am also a little worried about the pH levels. I'm looking into some drift wood or Fluval stratum substrate.
mom noticed the 10gal for the first time. she thought it was cool!