New to brewing kombucha - Is this mold?

[twgardner2]

I'm new to brewing kombucha. I conservatively threw my first batch out for mold on the SCOBY. I'm hoping this is ok on batch #2. I really can't get a good picture of this thing, but it's small and kind of looks fuzzy, which seems to be what everyone says is the indicator of mold. What do you think?:

 

[Yooper]

Yes, it sure looks like mold. Usually, mold can only grow if the pH isn't low enough. Did you use enough starter tea?

 

[twgardner2]

I think I tried to go too big on my first batch (2 gallons with an off-the-shelf SCOBY and starter tea), so I dialed it back to 1 gallon this time. The pH was 3.5-4.0.

I have my vessel in my kitchen, instead of my basement, to keep it warmer. Maybe I need to move it to a different area on the same floor?