SJC: Recommendation for company to do Vacation check-in

[gfhughes]

(In San Jose)

I have left my tank for 1 week before without issue, but I have a 2 week trip coming up in November and was looking for a company to come in and check on things and maybe top off ATO container and frozen-food feeder.

I have a 75 gallon mixed reef, with an ATO that normally lasts 15 days (though sometimes not due to weather or other issues). I also have the AF4 frozen feeder which works great.

I was thinking of hiring a maintenance company to come 2-3 times. I would love some first-hand recommendations.

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

Post your location. That will help.

I’ve been on vacation for 16 days and my tank did well. Biggest issue is having an ATO reservoir to hold enough water volume. How many gallons is your ATO? Maybe use a 55g Brute trash can while you are away.

Also fish don’t need to eat every day. Maybe Anthias do tho. Dial back feedings to every other day.

 

[gfhughes]

Sorry! San Jose (updated the initial post)

I have a 16 gallon RV water tank for my ATO.

Due to the way it is plumbed, in order to setup a larger ATO it would require a 2nd ATO pump (which would still probably be cheaper than hiring someone, and spares have never hurt).

 

[spuri87]

@gfhughes I am also in San Jose and can stop-by a few times while you are away to check on things if you want.. FYI, there is a a giant thread about what to do and what not to do when going on vacations that might be a good read for you.

 

[Coral reefer]

I’d check with Neptune if you want a company in that area. They have some to contact I’m sure

 

[divewsharks]

Water World Aquatics