Leaving for the weekend

SavageSS · 08-13-2005, 02:14 AM

I have had my 125 RR tank going for about 4 months now and to date I have not left for a weekend yet. Do I need to do anything special or at all regarding feeding my fish / animal corals I am going to guess not but. I just thought I would throw it out there. Just like leaving the kids for the first time if you know what I mean! Thanks ! Way the by I really had a great time meeting you all at Ben's Thursday I look forward to meeting more of you soon. Cool Club !

vertical · 08-13-2005, 06:58 AM

!st welcome to TRT!!

Next as long as you are only gonna be gone a couple days there is no need to feed them at all IMO. Right now I am lucky if I feed once a week. But then again I only have 2 fish

Wanna tell us about you tank? Equiptment, Corals, Fish, Params, Feeding schedule?

Tim224DT · 08-13-2005, 07:43 AM

I leave my tank every weekend for about 7 months now and nothing bad has happened to it. Just make sure your water level is where it should be for the evaporation of the water. Sometimes i add a little extra water before i leave on the weekend.

Tim

Loverotties · 08-13-2005, 08:25 AM

Welcome to TRT!If for only a couple days feed them big before you go.But I hope you have a top off system! Thats the most important and to have your lights on a timer and tohave a way for your protein skimmer from over flowing!Have a good time!

Irenicus · 08-13-2005, 11:22 AM

Welcome Aboard!!

Loralie · 08-14-2005, 02:49 AM

I left my tank for the first time on June 8th. I had my family leave without me, drove seperate, and didn't leave until 11:30 at night. I worried the entire trip, left after 36 hours. Cmae home and everything was fine. But that first time was horrible. If I go away for more than 2 days I am hiring someone to come once a day to check, then I will have them report in......I must add, I am an addict, I am a proud member of RKA! Taking it one gallon at a time

Frogbone · 08-14-2005, 09:37 AM

Let's put it this way: If your tank has been running fine for months, the chance of it running fine the two days you are gone is pretty darn good.
I don't think the tank knows if you are there or not. It isn't doing anything stupid just because you are gone

JnS · 08-14-2005, 01:38 PM

welcome

Ben Nicholls · 08-14-2005, 07:58 PM

Weekend should be fine as long as you allow for top off water. If you are ever going to be gone longer, let me know. I can most likely reef sit since I am close.

SavageSS · 08-15-2005, 01:50 PM

Thanks Ben, That is very much appreciated. Same goes for you.