Hi FOUND IT
I shall have a long look back through all the pages,its a popular thread
Now to your question - about before going on vacation
1 - check and clean all filters {if necessary}
2 - check your protein skimmer is clean and working properly {not sure if you are using one?}
3 - Cut down on your feeding a week before going on vacation {only a little - say 10%}
4 - do a couple of small water changes and check the water parameters.
5 - makes sure the person feeding the fish knows where the food is and do not leave to much feed available in case they think - 'just a little more wont hurt..........'
6 - I do not add any livestock of any description six weeks prior to going on vacation.
7 - leave a contact number - just in case!
9 - Enjoy your VACATION