Another vacation horror story/ATO help

[Raptor72]

Well, my hat goes off to those of you that can build your own gadgets. I'm pretty handy myself, but I don't have the confidence when it comes to something like that.

I'm probably going to go the route of the Tunze, with a camera and a neighbor as a back up plan. Next time if I see anything out of the ordinary ( via internet ), I can call the neighbor to check it out.

For now I'll keep doing water changes and take the opportunity to take out some of the rock and scrub off the GHA that I've been dealing with. I might even revamp the rockwork for better flow.

What my wife misses most is her Lawnmower Blenny who was a real character and would love sitting by the glass and watching us.

Thanks again for all the advice.

P.S. Today I found out that my Malanarus Wrasse also made it. He was buried for a while and popped out today.

 

[brettinteriors]

+2.
Extremely simple to use. Reliable. You can use a Tom aqua lifter with it or any little pump.

+1

Raptor 72 - I use the autotopoff.com double float switch for my sump in my last two tanks. They work awesome - never had an issue with them in the last 3 years and they don't break the bank. http://www.autotopoff.com/products/DS1/

 

[danfeig]

I've always had Carlos, may he rest in peace, Griffin or someone from SEA - come to our house every few days to check on things when I leave town. There are many of us here in all parts of town. It would be nice to be able to rely on one another and set up some backup plans.

 

[evo_2679]

Danfeig - Totally agree!!!