severe vacation anxiety, need the help of a local reefer...

[zoechance]

Hi
I live between downtown and pasadena off the 110 (Mount Washington) I am going on a 3 week dive trip from oct 25- nov 14th (Indonesia!!!!!). I will have a house sitter who knows ZEEEERO about reefing. Best I can do is make sure she is comfortable with daily routine of feeds and RO/DI top off. Eventhough I am not leaving for 6-7 weeks I am already up in the wee hours of the am with anxious thoughts...
I have a 100g tank lightly stocked with a few hammers, frogspawn, a scoly and a few zoas. Have 2 cardinals and a goby with a pistol shrimp. I have been exercising extreme control in stocking my tank since it started in dec 2012 cause I knew about this trip even back then!!!
I have 2 AI Vegas, 2 Vortech MP40s and a BM dosing pump for CA and ALK Magnesium. Have a sump with a skimmer and GFO reactor.

I wonder if there is anyone nearby who can come over a few times a week when I am gone to check that all pumps are working, the AI's are still programmed, fish and corals are happy.... be available for an emergency...We can negotiate a fee. please PM me or respond to this Thread with any other suggestions.
thanks

 

[Assyrian fish guy]

there's alot of ppl who live in that area from scr. Am sure ull find someone in no time. I. use to be out there everyday, but now that school started can't make it down there. but from what u wrote there isn't much to worry about. the corals u have heard hardy corals. just do a good size water change b4 u had out. as for the pump going out, is really the only concern I would have. but like I said an sure ull find someone.

 

[zoechance]

Thank you for your re assurance! I have already had a few responses! I will also have my LFS come out to do a cleaning and water change at the half way mark of my trip. Having a local reefer to casually stop by now and then will also be a great piece of mind....
xthunderx please clear your mailbox so I can return your PM!

 

[Beezaroh]

I live near downtown and also work in downtown. If you need any help let me know as i love caring for my reef.

 

[Logan killer]

That's Awsome. Nice to know a lot of people in that area. I might need help also for my trip next year, going to Maldives =).

 

[zoechance]

That's Awsome. Nice to know a lot of people in that area. I might need help also for my trip next year, going to Maldives =).

happy to help you! Pay it forward I say...

 

[willyb123]

I live at the foot of mount washington near the Southwest museum. Let me know if you still need help or are up for some trades ^_^