This example of turnaround is why I don't always choose people who have been doing it forever like myself.
It shows me that the strain has the durability it needs to get through when it's beat on a bit, neglected, gets bugs, etc etc.. I always anticipate some issues and stay around the site a bit to help out when I can.
You're on the right path now.
Just as a suggestion to everyone running these, if you are limited to size a bit I would grow these candelabra style. From what I am seeing, we have lots and lots of vigor here.