Matteo Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Been away from my reef for 3 weeks and I am missing it dearly. All I have is the occasional snap chat from my roomie. Luckily nothing has died and everything looks good! Definitely going to need a filter media/ large water change when I get back. Anybody leave their tanks for periods of time? Link to comment
charnelhouse Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I did a 10 day trip earlier this month. Had a neighbor feeding my fish. Came back to a dirty algae mess, but everything survived. Link to comment
piano15 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I don't. I top up my tank manually so I need to be home everyday. Link to comment
righttirefire Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I left mine for 7 days. Set the house a/c to cycle on and ofg. Auto top off for water. And 0 feedings. Everything survived just fine. But I usually go a week no hands in the tank. Just feedings and water change and cleaning once a week Link to comment
lkoechle Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 We had someone feed and top off our tank for 4 days (10 gallons, live rock, CUC, 2 clowns) and came back to a green mess. the fish made it though, and thats why nobody touches the big tank, it can take care of itself. lol Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 i moved 1700 miles away and left my tank with my parents. i miss it dearly. but i have a webcam so i can see it whenever i want. :/ Link to comment
Matteo Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 It's hard to trust neighbors and roomies. My roomie said my snake bit him when trying to feed her and she has never bit me ever... Link to comment
vlangel Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I left my tank system, one reef and one seahorse tank for 11 days this summer to do a motorcycle roadtrip. The reef i knew would be fine but the ponies eat 2Xs a day. Also i do big water changes 20-30 gallons a week on the 65 gallon system, (both tank are hooked together by sharing the sump). I was nervous but decided if I can't be free to enjoy my other hobbies then I need to adjust my aquariums to less needy animals. It took some planning but worked out fine. Link to comment
righttirefire Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Need me to check up on your reef matteo? I'll be in tualatin tomorrow Link to comment
Matteo Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 Haha I live in Ashland Oregon so unless you wanna drive 5hrs. No I have a roomie and I come home from NTC tomorrow Link to comment
Merthynia Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 2 weeks, no one to watch the tank or make sure it was running. I came home to green tanks, but nothing died. Link to comment
righttirefire Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Well good luck buddy. I thought you were in Oregon city Link to comment
charnelhouse Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 It's hard to trust neighbors and roomies. My roomie said my snake bit him when trying to feed her and she has never bit me ever... If someone isn't familiar with feeding snakes and gets their hand between the food and the snake, or doesn't present it right, they're gonna get bit. Link to comment
ReefMadman Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I got to look into that auto water top off system....im assuming u can adjust the amount or is there a float type sensor...anyone have a recomendation for a system Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I got to look into that auto water top off system....im assuming u can adjust the amount or is there a float type sensor...anyone have a recomendation for a system There's a sensor. Just put the sensor in, put the pump in some RODI, done. IMO the best ATO for your $$ is a Tunze Nano. At $99, it's super reliable and easy to set up Link to comment
ReefMadman Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 There's a sensor. Just put the sensor in, put the pump in some RODI, done. IMO the best ATO for your $$ is a Tunze Nano. At $99, it's super reliable and easy to set up Thanx bud Link to comment
Learn It Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 week long cruise. Maintenance right before I left, ATO w/ 7gal res, and autofeeder for pellets. came home to no issues Link to comment
Matteo Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 Just can't wait to add to my tank with all the money I made while I was gone. Link to comment
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