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1/4" is actually a LOT and you will definitely want to address this. I would empty the tank, shim it into level and then fill it back up. We have our tank on carpet and it is perfectly level. Looking forward to pictures of the artwork!
I don't think there is a "Poor Man's" ORA frag. I think that it is pretty much ORA = $$$$. If you're looking for $$$$ LPS frags you can try www.atlantisaquarium.net. I know you'll find plenty there!
Cleaning the glass is part of owning a tank. Every other day, every three days, once a week... whatever. It will be part of your tank maintenance on some level forever. You may find reducing your silicates helps.
There will be Appetizers (1-2) then we'll probably have Randy speak before dinner (2-3). Then we'll have dinner, then dessert.. (3-5) and then just socialize. It will be mostly social, just enjoying each others company, with a little bit about feeding your reef in between.
I'm not exactly sure. Sadly, I just know from experience that if you don't feed them something other than asterinas they're going to starve to death. I know a full belly isn't always a full belly (think brine) and I also don't really think that there's enough meat in an asterina to meet their...
Great shots, Andy! With a little cropping that first photo could have been a POTM winner! Keep practicing and you'll be amazed at the photos you can get.
Enjoy your new camera even though it isn't a Nikon!