What happens when on Vacay?

[New&no clue]

Hi All,

I probably should have figured this out before I started this tank, but what do you do when you go on vacation? I have a 55 gallon with a CUC and 2 clown fish, no corals yet. In the past, with small freshwater tanks, I’ve just used an automatic feeder with flakes. But my clown fish eat frozen brine shrimp, how do I feed them?

 

[qstorm]

Hi All,

I probably should have figured this out before I started this tank, but what do you do when you go on vacation? I have a 55 gallon with a CUC and 2 clown fish, no corals yet. In the past, with small freshwater tanks, I’ve just used an automatic feeder with flakes. But my clown fish eat frozen brine shrimp, how do I feed them?

How long are you going for? Your fish doesn't eat flakes or pellets?

 

[Michael Biando]

Try to transition them to small pellet dry food before you go on vacation.
Then you can use an auto feeder. I have clownfish and that’s what I did for times that I’ll be gone for a week.

 

[tehmadreefer]

Worst case scenario, fish can go a long time without eating, I've gone on 7 day vacay's many times and fish are fine. They will eat pods and such when there's no other food.

 

[New&no clue]

great option thank you, does anyone have an automatic feeder they like? I have used on in like 10 years

 

[AllSignsPointToFish]

I monitor tank parameters on Apex and have someone check on the tank and feed a couple of times a day. The Apex has really helped my paranoia. Lol. You can also install a webcam for live tank shots.

 

[AllSignsPointToFish]

I also do a water change and test all parameters right before I leave. I also keep extra DI water around for emergencies.

 

[DancingShark]

You will need a ato. Ice cap makes a very good one. Cheap too.