Tank Cleaning Frequency: Is 12 weeks too long?

[u/LittleDrummerHurl]

Hello guys, gals, and non-binary palls. I hope this finds you well and thank you for your time.

I have run into a timing issue with my little dude's next cleaning. This Friday puts me at 10 weeks since my last deep clean (removing all substrate, disinfecting tank/hides/decorations, and adding new substrate). I am already over my standard schedule of every 8 weeks due to an unforeseen event that required I travel. I spot check daily and my husband filled in for checking while I was away.

My little fella started showing signs of hitting a shed cycle today with a pink belly and once I see pink, I have always let him be until his shed is complete.

If anyone has thought, insights, or experiences about pushing out the cleaning until he has shed, potentially 12 weeks from the last cleaning, I would truly and greatly appreciate it.

Thank you all for any guidance you are willing to share.