Leaving tank?

GT350pwns · 05/21/2014, 07:56 AM

Is there anything I need to do for my fishy friends? Unfortunately, I don't have an auto feeder. But, I'm thinking it's going to have to be an investment soon.

Indymann99 · 05/21/2014, 08:00 AM

Your fish will be fine without food for 3days...
Do you have ATO (auto top off) to makeup for evap? OR large enough return section to go 3days?

thegrun · 05/21/2014, 08:06 AM

You are fine with most fish (I would worry if you have Anthias or other fish that require frequent feedings) for three days, but the auto-feeder is a much better solution. I have my tanks set-up to allow me two weeks away without any maintenance. Long term you don't want to be tied to your tank and I would recommend sizing any top-off reservoir or dosing containers to allow you to take an extended vacation. A good controller like the Apex Neptune will also allow you to monitor your tank while you are away.

Tiki God · 05/21/2014, 08:07 AM

On top of what the others mentioned, I'd advise doing a slightly larger-than-normal water change right before you leave. Just in case anything does happen, it gives you more wiggle room.

GT350pwns · 05/21/2014, 08:20 AM

Thanks, guys!

I had an anthias, but died within 5 minutes of acclimation into the QT

Still waiting on the 2 weeks for LA for that one..

Unfortunately, I don't have any kind of automation to my tank yet. But, I generally top off every 3-4 days as my tank is covered and there isn't a ton of evap.

Future checklist is:

-some form of ATO
-3 part dosing pump
-autofeeder

A controller is too rich for my blood at the moment unless I came by a killer deal on a used one.

GT350pwns · 05/21/2014, 10:50 AM

^

not much I can do about it now since we can't edit posts. Oh well.

m0nkie · 05/21/2014, 10:54 AM

it's weird.. sometimes i can edit posts, sometimes i can't.

Anyhow, I would still recommend having a trusted friend swing by. controller will be much easier in the future, but I just saw someone's APEX fail and wiped out their tank.

you should always have someone to check your tank if you are gone for more than 2-3 days.

RA sounds like a trust worthy guy.. you could hand him the keys

GT350pwns · 05/21/2014, 10:58 AM

Might have if he said please :P hahaha

RA · 05/21/2014, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m0nkie

RA sounds like a trust worthy guy.. you could hand him the keys

Yeah you have some equipment that I could keep a close watch on.

Why don't you ask a mod to delete your post.

Heah and have a good weekend and don't worry about a thing.

Dangleflow9 · 05/21/2014, 11:33 AM

I know you don't have one yet, but I had an auto feeder and it worked out great when I traveled. I would definitely recommend one. I have an Eheim

Sk8r · 05/21/2014, 02:30 PM

I have edited posts to remove time reference. Please be careful.

GT350pwns · 05/22/2014, 07:32 AM

Thanks sk8r

05/21/2014, 07:56 AM	#1
GT350pwns Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 600	Leaving tank? Is there anything I need to do for my fishy friends? Unfortunately, I don't have an auto feeder. But, I'm thinking it's going to have to be an investment soon. Last edited by Sk8r; 05/21/2014 at 02:34 PM.

05/21/2014, 08:00 AM	#2
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	Your fish will be fine without food for 3days... Do you have ATO (auto top off) to makeup for evap? OR large enough return section to go 3days? __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

05/21/2014, 08:07 AM	#4
Tiki God Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 152	On top of what the others mentioned, I'd advise doing a slightly larger-than-normal water change right before you leave. Just in case anything does happen, it gives you more wiggle room. __________________ You do you dude. Current Tank Info: 10 gallon mixed reef, in-the-works 55 gallon FOWLR

05/21/2014, 10:54 AM	#7
m0nkie Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: LA Posts: 6,264	it's weird.. sometimes i can edit posts, sometimes i can't. Anyhow, I would still recommend having a trusted friend swing by. controller will be much easier in the future, but I just saw someone's APEX fail and wiped out their tank. you should always have someone to check your tank if you are gone for more than 2-3 days. RA sounds like a trust worthy guy.. you could hand him the keys __________________ 560gal in the making Last edited by Sk8r; 05/21/2014 at 02:30 PM.

05/21/2014, 02:30 PM	#11
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I have edited posts to remove time reference. Please be careful. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

05/21/2014, 08:06 AM	#3
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	You are fine with most fish (I would worry if you have Anthias or other fish that require frequent feedings) for three days, but the auto-feeder is a much better solution. I have my tanks set-up to allow me two weeks away without any maintenance. Long term you don't want to be tied to your tank and I would recommend sizing any top-off reservoir or dosing containers to allow you to take an extended vacation. A good controller like the Apex Neptune will also allow you to monitor your tank while you are away.

05/21/2014, 08:20 AM	#5
GT350pwns Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 600	Thanks, guys! I had an anthias, but died within 5 minutes of acclimation into the QT Still waiting on the 2 weeks for LA for that one.. Unfortunately, I don't have any kind of automation to my tank yet. But, I generally top off every 3-4 days as my tank is covered and there isn't a ton of evap. Future checklist is: -some form of ATO -3 part dosing pump -autofeeder A controller is too rich for my blood at the moment unless I came by a killer deal on a used one.

05/21/2014, 10:50 AM	#6
GT350pwns Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 600	^ not much I can do about it now since we can't edit posts. Oh well.

05/21/2014, 10:58 AM	#8
GT350pwns Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 600	Might have if he said please :P hahaha

05/21/2014, 11:33 AM	#10
Dangleflow9 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Central VA/ Western MA Posts: 63	I know you don't have one yet, but I had an auto feeder and it worked out great when I traveled. I would definitely recommend one. I have an Eheim

05/22/2014, 07:32 AM	#12
GT350pwns Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 600	Thanks sk8r