Reef Discussion

[DavidS]

I'm going to be away for a week in October (Bathurst.. )..

Which gets me worried about my nano - and more specifically it's occupants. Two fish and a couple of coral don't exactly eat much, and I'm worried that if I buy an auto feeder that it's lowest setting may still feed way too much.

I don't really have anyone who can feed them manually as regularly as I'd like. Anyone have any experience with auto feeders and using them on nanos?

 

[MagicJ]

IMO a week without food will not cause too many problems. Evaporation may be another issue :)

 

[DavidS]

Heh - that's what the ATO is for ;) Holds about 15 litres of water, so if it uses all of that in a week, I've got other problems :P
I decided it was important after having to train my former housemates how to top up the tank at Easter when I was away.
Of course, I didn't have any fish back then.

As long as a couple of fish can last a week or so, then it's OK.

 

[MagicJ]

I have left my 4ft tank for 2 weeks with no issues other than significant algae growth :eek:

That being said, there is always a risk in leaving a tank unattended for any period of time - power trips, heaters or pumps stop working etc. I would not do anything new to the tank in the two weeks before you leave i.e. new fish or corals, new pumps, dosing new stuff etc and then cross your fingers and enjoy your holiday.

 

[DavidS]

Power trips worry me the most. Will probably have someone through the house a couple of times to throw food out for the cat, but by then it would be too late if it happens.

 

[MTG]

id look into an autofeeder and a large container for FW topup. try get it running for a few days before you go away tho!

 

[Dynamic]

Post up images of this feeder so I can show you how to modify it to dose less.

 

[DavidS]

id look into an autofeeder and a large container for FW topup. try get it running for a few days before you go away tho!

My ATO's container holds 10-15l, which based on my current evap top ups should last 2-3 weeks.

As for an autofeeder, I'd have to find one...

 

[Cheeko]

Maybe you can Get a Block like the Fresh waters Gold Fish chuck it in last 2 weeks but i Doubt it just a thought and a Joke.

 

[DavidS]

Maybe you can Get a Block like the Fresh waters Gold Fish chuck it in last 2 weeks but i Doubt it just a thought and a Joke.

:welcome Heh.. those blocks are for the other 5 tanks.