vacation help

[tarpon]

My tank is in the process of fish-in cycling. I'm going to leave for 3 days. If I do a water change the day I leave will the tank be okay? Will the levels of ammonia and other things build up too much if its not tended to for a few days?

 

[MartinBlank]

You could do a water change the day before you leave and then dose again with Prime the day you are leaving. Prime will bind ammonia, making it non-toxic to your fish, for 48 hours give or take, might buy you some time.

 

[rich311k]

I would do a large change before going and do not feed the fish until your return. That will keep nitrogen compounds to a minimum.

 

[tarpon]

Aiiiight. I'm running low on my current dechlorinator so ill pick up the all recommended prime today. Well see how it goes

 

[Love2Fish]

It depends on what kind of fish you are cycling with too, some can stand more than others

 

[alLexX]

i think youd be fine,just do a really big water change right before,dont feed them,and do a 5x dose of prime.

 

[tarpon]

Its called seachem prime right?

 

[eco23]

Its called seachem prime right?

Yep, Seachem is the brand, Prime is the product.

 

[tarpon]

I can use it as my regular tapwater cleaner right?

 

[eco23]

I can use it as my regular tapwater cleaner right?

Yep. Dechlorinator, water conditioner and temporary ammo / no2 neutralizer all in one

 

[tarpon]

Alright just picked some up. Looks good

 

[tarpon]

...Prime smells bad

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

...Prime smells bad

that it does but its normal just dont spill any on the floor trust me the smell will linger

 

[tarpon]

Haha okay. 2 drops per gallon.woohoo

 

[siva]

i think youd be fine,just do a really big water change right before,dont feed them,and do a 5x dose of prime.

This is what I would do if in your scenario. And definitely don't use any kind of automatic or vacation feeder that could foul your water.

 

[tarpon]

This is what I would do if in your scenario. And definitely don't use any kind of automatic or vacation feeder that could foul your water.

Yeah I wasn't gonna do that anyways cuz I don't want the food and fish crap to add more ammonia to the tank

 

[siva]

Yeah they will be fine 3 days w/o food. Feed them before you do the water change before you leave, and then right when you get back

 

[tarpon]

Okay thanks you

 

[tarpon]

Or should I say...."tank you"

 

[siva]

lol happy to help