Kevnjeep June 20, 2015 Share June 20, 2015 So I am going on vacation for 3 weeks. 2 weeks in oc MD than directly to the airport for Mexico. Any tips to keep things in check? I'm having someone feed and replace the ato water. Anything simple he can do to keep things in check? He is not familiar with reef tanks. Any info would be appreciated. Tank spec 120 gallon rr Mixed reef Skimmer Biopellet Carbon Kalk stirrer to ato Led lights programmable Mp40 x 2 Heater Apex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishie89 June 20, 2015 Share June 20, 2015 I would strongly suggest setting up a webcam if you haven't already. Best case would be 1 camera pointed at the tank and the other at the sump/equipment. Might want to also hide a key to your house someplace in case you need to call in someone more experienced (either someone who maintains tanks for a living or one us here on WAMAS). If I were going on vacation for 3 weeks I would have someone who maintains tanks for a living take care of my tank, just too much that could go wrong. Just my 2 cents. Good luck on your trip!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep June 20, 2015 Author Share June 20, 2015 I wish I knew someone close to me that I could trust. But I like the idea of having someone on "call" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep June 20, 2015 Author Share June 20, 2015 I wish I knew someone close to me that I could trust. But I like the idea of having someone on "call" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep June 20, 2015 Author Share June 20, 2015 I wish I knew someone close to me that I could trust. But I like the idea of having someone on "call" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neto June 20, 2015 Share June 20, 2015 Your most important thing is the ATO. If you have it full proof, then you will be ok. Make sure the system is stable, restarts perfect in a power loss & no new equipment has been added recently. Do a good water change before you leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sen5241b June 20, 2015 Share June 20, 2015 I've traveled a lot away from my tank and I have a few big suggestions for you: Perform a dry run before you leave. Do NOT touch the tank for a week and see if your automation & setup is okay without you. Do not change anything on the final day before you leave ATO is a must Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob A June 21, 2015 Share June 21, 2015 (edited) I'm also going out of town for 3 weeks (well, 17 days) in July. I'm a little worried about it. We pay for live in pet sitters for the dogs and cats but the reef stuff is much more complicated if the there are problems. Edited June 21, 2015 by Rob A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite June 22, 2015 Share June 22, 2015 Good luck. Going just for a weekend is scary enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep June 23, 2015 Author Share June 23, 2015 Luckily I found a reefer to stop by every other day. Thanks for all the advise and cross your fingers for me. Just arrived in ocean city. Shark fishing starts tomorrow!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob A June 23, 2015 Share June 23, 2015 That's great! Lets see some pictures of those sharks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menglish June 24, 2015 Share June 24, 2015 Get a reef buddy, someone who would know what to do if something goes wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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