Question about time to care for fish

[Saleenfan]

I havent built my fish tank system yet and just last night somthing dawned on me. Will I actually have the time to take care of the tank and possibly more important to feed the fish on time. My main problem is my job.... no i dont spend 18 hour days. Im a Pilot and those of you who know the buisness you work typically 5 days on and then about 5 days off. So I guess what I am asking is how would I be able to feed and take care the fish for the 5 or so days that I am on the line flying?

[JY13131]

It would not be good to leave a salt water tank alone for 5 days

Do you have someone else in the house who can help you?

[dobejazz]

Are you gone 5 days straight? depending in tank size and fish selection thats dicey you would also need to think of topping off the tank

[Saleenfan]

Originally Posted by dobejazz

Are you gone 5 days straight? depending in tank size and fish selection thats dicey you would also need to think of topping off the tank

Yes I am gone for 5 days straight.... and as for my roomates I wouldnt trust them to take care of my plants much less a fish tank.

[crvz]

If it's designed well, you could use an automatic feeder for the 5 days, but honestly I don't think it would be worth it. You'd be playing catch up for most of the time you're home.

[Saleenfan]

Originally Posted by crvz

If it's designed well, you could use an automatic feeder for the 5 days, but honestly I don't think it would be worth it. You'd be playing catch up for most of the time you're home.

Thats not what i was hoping to hear.

[Geoff]

if you do the timing right, you should not have that much of a problem. get yourself a reef computer of some kind. i have an Aquacontroller. this will take care of the tank itself. most fish will be fine if not fed for 5 days, but you will need to make sure you feed them every day when you are back in town.

it is not impossible, but not easy either. i leave my tank for over week several times a year. i usually have a neighbor empty my skimmate bucket only. if over a week i will try and get them to feed also.

G~

[luvmylo]

get a new job=)