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CKramer

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Howdy! We purchased a house six months ago with a large reef tank. We haven't traveled much since purchasing the house, but are planning a week-long vacation next year.

Who takes care of your tanks while you're away for several days+?

Thank y'all!
 

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Find a reefer near you. That's what I do. When they go out of town, I help with their tank, and vice versus.
 

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I leave them on their own. I do a partial water change before I go. I use a fish feeder and add an extra heater. I think I have only.lost one fish ...an old yellow damsel that I hated anyways. I have lost a few corals though. Before the pandemic I traveled lots and lots. Chances are I have been in your neighbourhood or vicinity.
 

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My main advice is, whatever automation you have or water changes you care to make, go on vacation from your system at least a day in advance. Last minute changes have high potential for unintended consequences.
 

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My main advice is, whatever automation you have or water changes you care to make, go on vacation from your system at least a day in advance. Last minute changes have high potential for unintended consequences.
You have the right idea, but the rule I try to use is two weeks before I leave, or at minimum a week. A day doesn’t allow you enough time to see how the adjustments will effect the system.
 
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