My turn to chime in Pat,
I have 450 gals in 3 tanks ( soon to be 600 gals in 3 tanks ), 13 huskies ATM, 5 acres to maintain, some renos happening, 2 grand kids on the way & trying to rebuild my company from the ground up since my partner screwed me over. As well as helping others build there own systems.
I think a few of the best things I have done in regards to my tanks is to simplify things. I refil my ATO once a week, drain my skimmer every other week ( so to be a long period with the addition of a skim locker ) controllers on all 3 tanks and getting a doser set up.
In total I think I spend maybe 2hrs a week doing something to all the tanks combined. They are not as spotless and spectacular as as so many others but it works for me. So maybe you just need to simplify down to a single decent size tank with your favorite suff in it. Don't let the new baby stress you out and enjoy life, family & your hobbies.
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