Leaving 2 days, 2 nights, they'll be OK

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  1. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Well, I've done this before w/o any loss or disaster.

    Leaving on family camping trip this morning.

    After I get everything set up at home, I still keep my fingers crossed.

    NOt having the neighbor feed or anything.
     
    Todd_Sails, Jul 19, 2013
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  2. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    You may still want someone to just check on the tank, just in case you lose power, or some other crazy thing happens. Otherwise, I would think they would be fine for two days.
     
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  3. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Thanks Marshall,

    They were fine, cleaned some algae off the glass when I returned today.
     
    Todd_Sails, Jul 21, 2013
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  4. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Nice. I would have just been too worried that something way out of the ordinary would have happened. Glad everything was good though!
     
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  5. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    I left my tank for 4 days during 4th of July weekend. Apartment hit 85, didn't loose any power luckily.

    I'll be leaving it alone for 7 days in the beginning of next year. "Crossing fingers".
     
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    Are you using an automatic feeder?
     
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  7. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Maybe, I don't use dry food. I only use frozen Rods Original blend.

    It's only 7 days, I know it seems like a long time but the fish I have will be okay. I wouldn't feel safe over 7.
     
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  8. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    I did leave my a/c at 78F on the house

    I've even heard of two weeks away- no feeding, and their fish were fine also!

    I think you'll be OK too.
     
    Todd_Sails, Jul 22, 2013
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  9. smackrock

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    I had this same problem, and eventually bought a web cam for my fish tank ;D You can usually get a ip camera for under $100 if you have a wireless router, very much worth it!

    Nothing like peace of mind while on vacation!
     
    smackrock, Jul 22, 2013
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