Fish Sitter - help while on vacation

[bhbbhb]

Headed out of town for a few days. My neighborhood kid - who feeds my fish while I am gone - is also on vacation. Anyone live near 285 and Riverside Drive - interested in stopping by ?
Bruce

 

[axio]

If your only leaving for a few days don't worry about it. If the fish are healthy there is no need to have anyone feed for that short amount of time.

I only make plans for getting my fish fed if it's 10+ days. Some of my fish I will comfortably go longer then that. I would not worry about it and let them graze on algae and what ever other goodies are in your tank for a few days.

 

[bcavalli]

I would install an old cell phone setup as an ip camera if you don't have a babysitter camera already setup. Then you can view it remotely and not stress over it.

 

[genesis]

Bcavalli;1064310 wrote: I would install an old cell phone setup as an ip camera if you don't have a babysitter camera already setup. Then you can view it remotely and not stress over it.

+1 and use the at home app

 

[camellia]

I used to leave my Koi for a week and not worry but didn't know our tank fish would be ok that long without food!

I use an auto feeder. I got a extra one but I'm too far away from you.
If there is any interest, I've got the Ehiem (1/2 retail price) in perfect condition. Need to sell it now that I've got the Apex. They both work great.
Maybe next time!

 

[bhbbhb]

Thanks - Turns out the neighbor can feed them twice - and that is plenty. Thanks for the advice and offers.
Bruce

 

[dasianguy]

Camellia;1064324 wrote: I used to leave my Koi for a week and not worry but didn't know our tank fish would be ok that long without food!

I use an auto feeder. I got a extra one but I'm too far away from you.
If there is any interest, I've got the Ehiem (1/2 retail price) in perfect condition. Need to sell it now that I've got the Apex. They both work great.
Maybe next time!

How much do you like your Apex auto feeder? I've been debating getting one for a while since I got an Apex.

Do you use it all the time or just when you're out of town? I'm wondering if it would get annoying to refill.

 

[bcavalli]

dasianguy;1064401 wrote: How much do you like your Apex auto feeder? I've been debating getting one for a while since I got an Apex.

Do you use it all the time or just when you're out of town? I'm wondering if it would get annoying to refill.

I use the Apex auto feeder while I'm on Vacation. It works great and holds a bunch of food. However, I recommend that you dont try to pull the cover to fill it while it's over your tank as you may end up with a tank full of pellets. I learned the hard way. .

 

[camellia]

Bcavalli;1064705 wrote: I use the Apex auto feeder while I'm on Vacation. It works great and holds a bunch of food. However, I recommend that you dont try to pull the cover to fill it while it's over your tank as you may end up with a tank full of pellets. I learned the hard way. .

+1
Ditto

 

[dasianguy]

Bcavalli;1064705 wrote: I use the Apex auto feeder while I'm on Vacation. It works great and holds a bunch of food. However, I recommend that you dont try to pull the cover to fill it while it's over your tank as you may end up with a tank full of pellets. I learned the hard way. .

Thanks, that's a good tip (something I can imagine myself doing)!

 

[buffcole]

If you ever need someone again, I live in the neighborhood that is by the new park on Abernathy. Less than 2 min away.