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The rule of 3rds is a simplification of the golden ratio. If you divide your tank in a grid of 3rds, intersections of lines are good places for "focal points," or things you want to draw attention to. Could be a break in the rockwork like below, or some other visually interesting element...

A couple of basic aquascaping principles I've learned that make a big difference: Right angles don't look very natural, avoid creating square looking things. Try to apply the golden ratio for positioning and spacing things on "third lines." For example, if you have a focal point (maybe a break...

Definitely, I'll PM you!

August Update: Transferred everything to the new 5.5g and updated my budget. Ditched the sand in favor of crushed coral. I think this will be better for propagating mushrooms (long term goal of this tank). I'm aiming to keep this <$250, I think I have just enough for a small fish left, I'm...

Looking good. Rummy nose tetras are really tight schoolers if that's something you want.

This for your light? Your corals will be fine for several days without light while a new one ships. Algae will die back as an added bonus.

Luckily no damage. It only spilled ~8oz of water on the floor (hardwood).

Tank is doing good. I started doing 25% weekly water changes (up from 8%). I bought a 15g brute from Lowes to make it easier. Seeing some nice growth of the Kermit the Frog acro. Not super fast, but starting to branch out:

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I have some pumpkin neo shrimp if you want some. They breed like crazy. Your betta might eat them, but maybe not?

Looks great! Love the scape and plant selection. it's normal to see bubbles continue out of your diffuser for a few minutes after the timer shuts off, just residual pressure releasing. If it's still bubbling an hour or two later, you probably have a leaky solenoid valve.

nice, the light upgrade looks great btw!

Will the Kessil still be able to clamp on to the back wall with the filtration cover?

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Yesterday, I noticed my ATO was empty, even though it was half full the night before. I then noticed water on my floor! Seam is leaking... Everything went in a bucket until I could find something better. Some good news is that Petco is having a 50% sale, so I picked this up for $16.50...

I would try to remove as much as possible with a siphon to avoid a big nutrient spike.

Copper doesn’t look crazy high. I would just do a big water change and check to make sure nothing metal is corroding in your water.

You should see suggested ranges and measured values in your report. For Cu, Is it possible any of your live rock or other equipment was used in a quarantine tank at any point?

July update Moved the light up a few inches and angled it away from front glass (thx for the tip @Darkxerox ). Trying to be strict about weekly 50% water changes. Added Playboy Zoa from DBTC (@rxx2rxx2) and Bam Bams from the swap. Weird gunk is starting to die out. Tank is looking better...