Automate everything! All I HAVE to do each day is feed and verify everything is working the way it should.

I get up early on purpose to sit in front of the tank and stare! Includes a few seconds for feeding.

I come home from work and stare some more! Includes a few more seconds for feeding.

I drink my coffee on Saturday morning while I continue to stare. Then I start pumping the water out, then in, test water, et. al.

If I'm busy, the Saturday ritual can wait a week.

If something doesn't feel right throughout the week, I spend my stare time troubleshooting, testing water, et. al.

I also tinker! But that is because it is fun to do (most the time - I really hate installing new equipment but love getting it)!