View Full Version : Vacation - What about Ferts and Food?
WaywardSon
07-27-2008, 11:31 AM
I am leaving for a weeks vacation - what do I do about my daily ferts and feeding schedule?
FISHSHROD
07-27-2008, 12:12 PM
Foget about it :idea: Just resume your schedule when you get back.
Bk718
07-27-2008, 12:38 PM
keep the co2 running if you can. Forget about the ferts.
msjinkzd
07-27-2008, 1:07 PM
timer for lights as well
WaywardSon
07-27-2008, 2:39 PM
What about feeding the little critters??
Feed them well before you leave, do a big water change, and a week wont hurt them at all.
jpappy789
07-27-2008, 2:50 PM
I agree, a week is nothing.
Fordtrannyman
07-27-2008, 4:51 PM
I am leaving for a weeks vacation - what do I do about my daily ferts and feeding schedule?
Without knowing your tank(s) setup, flora and fauna.
I can only tell you that most adult fish can go for a week without food and do just fine.
From experience I will never trust anyone to take care of my tanks while away. The consequences can be catastrophic even with the most detailed instructions.
WaywardSon
07-27-2008, 6:38 PM
Thanks for all the great feedback!
msjinkzd
07-27-2008, 6:43 PM
good luck and enjoy your vacatoin! You may make sure your co2 tank is full enough before leaving as well.
tanker
07-27-2008, 10:38 PM
I use to travel a lot (part of the job). Before I go, I feed well, do a big water change, drop temp down to 75 (to slow metabalism), keep CO2 going, but drop half my lamps (usually 400 watts over my 100gal==down to 200 watts) and gone for a week plus at times without lossing a thing.