I know this is not a lazy man’s hobby, but I went the pellet rx route because no matter what I say, life gets in the way and I "sometimes" forget to dose whatever.
The advice I read about pellets is to start below the recommended amount of pellets and give it time.
If I remember correctly, you have a relatively small set up so dosing may be the better option for you. Also, a good skimmer is a must.