How to get ready for vacation?

raptor72

Member
I'll be going on a 2 week vacation in June. What kind of steps should I take to prepare for this since my SW tank seems to take a little more attention than when I had a FW tank (top offs, skimmer emptying)?
 

btldreef

Moderator
Large top off bucket. I set up a 20G bin for top off when I'm going away.
Do a larger than normal water change the night before. Clean skimmer, check over all pumps, powerheads, overflows, etc. Might want to consider a refugium if you don't already have one and running a little extra carbon and some purigen while you are gone as well.
Check over your lighting and all wires as well. Even power chords to skimmer pumps, etc.
Do you have anyone responsible with half a brain that can come and check on the tank? Do you have fish that need to be fed?
 

raptor72

Member
I've been thinking about an ATO unit, or atleast a DIY one. Any place you can refer me to? I was thinking about using my 20 gal. can I use for preparing the water.
 
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