Looks good. I try to do the lower third as well and remove any big leaves that may block light to a bud site. I've found with some plants (Blueberry Auto and Skywalker OG), they are sensitive to LST methods if not done before flower so that is good advice IMO.
Totally agree, the whole light leak thing always seemed over rated. I had photo running and went into the grow area with a flashlight to correct quick issues, no probs.
Growing a galaxy auto in a 2x2 vivosun tent in a 3 gal fabric pot of 70/30 coco perlite mix. Lowered her to a 12/12 schedule to cut down on costs. She started under a TS1000, but I changed to a viparspectra XS1500 in week 2. She's in week 8 (wk4 of flower). I use GH nutes. She's a thirsty girl...
Thanks. They are autos. Yeah, I hear you about filling the cup (which i did), but I forgot to tip it off after running water through to prep it. Transferring is an option, but a I had a Blueberry auto that came out nice in a cup. Appreciate all the info though