Feeding when away

[bunkerboy]

I have a 12 gallon aquapod running now for about three months.... in it i have about 20 pounds of live rock, one common clown, and one firefish, and a few small blue legged crabs... i am going away for five or six days, any suggestions for feeding while i am away? My large tanks have auto feeders, but i am unsure what to do... i think those tablets that dissolve slowly will add too much food to the system... Any suggestions would be helpful. Bunker

 

[Bonebrake]

Obviously feed them right before you leave and as soon as you get home, but I would get someone to stop in on the third or fourth day and put the exact amount of flakes you want them to feed in a small cup beside the tank. I would also have them add the correct amount of top off water. Five or six days is a bit too long to go without any food and top off.

 

[ghostman]

I would simply feed them when you leave and not worry about autofeeders or tablets. They could possibly foul the water. The fish will be fine for a few days without food, and may pick a few critters off the live rock. There have been times that I did not feed my fish for months in a very established reef tank.

 

[Jadams]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9800068#post9800068 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ghostman
I would simply feed them when you leave and not worry about autofeeders or tablets. They could possibly foul the water. The fish will be fine for a few days without food.

I agree with ghostman..dont worry about it, they'll be fine for a few days. If you are still worried though, do what Bonebrake said, and have a friend come by about the third or fourth day to drop some food in.

Good luck

 

[bunkerboy]

Cool, i think having a friend come over will be the best option. Thanks. Bunker