CAN'T TAKE YOUR FISH ON VACATION?

Saltwater Aquarium Fish

Depending on your setup and length of vacation, there are a number of feeding options and things you can do ahead of time which will make tending your aquarium while you are away much easier.

FEEDING OPTIONS

Vacation Food

Vacation feeders that harm your water quality are a thing of the past. New gel blocks allow your fish to feed when they are hungry without the risk of overfeeding or a negative impact on the water quality.

Automatic Feeders

Battery-driven feeders, reliably deliver pre-calibrated food even through power failures.

Fish Sitter

Pre-measured feedings can be prepared in multi-day pill dispensers to prevent over-feeding by well-intentioned sitters.

Don’t Feed Them

Healthy adult fish can safely be left without food for a week or two.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Perform routine maintenance:

  • Partial water change (20%)
  • Replace filter inserts
  • Check your filter, heater, tubing and connections
  • If using automatic feeders, test if working
  • Setup lighting on a timer
  • Train your sitter (if using one). Give a to-do list and your contact info while traveling. Advise them to not make up a feeding if a day is skipped. Stock up on supplies your helper may need.
  • Examine your fish and treat if needed
  • Top off with water right before you leave

GO AWAY. RELAX. And have a GREAT TIME!

We hope these vacation aquarium tips help both you and your fish enjoy your time away!