I was surprised my PH no longer drops so I guess enough tannins were removed from the wood. This is good news since the Peas don’t appreciate a PH that is too low.
I purchased a few other items along with the phosphate test.
I noticed the left side of my tank had a bit of a dead spot where the plants didn’t move and the sand was dirty as well. So I purchased the smallest circulation pump I could find and added that in to get more movement in that area which will hopefully circulate the fertilizer better... this also in the hopes of combating algae. Not to mention that it will make vacuuming the sand easier if the waste were to pile up where it was easier to see and reach.
And since I was checking for ammonia constantly I decided to try this 24/7 tester by Seachem.
My ottos loved it but I’d blanch it then run a knife all over crisscrossing the surface to soften it up foe their delicate mouths and easier foe the shrimp to pick at.