How can I setup my tank so it's not a burden on my parents when I go to collage?
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I'd have to agree with everyone saying to take it down. less stress for you, less hassle for them.
going to be a big one, if it takes years...
I said that me going to collage is a few years in the future, just like it is for high school students all over america. So nothing has to happen right now. I'll just talk my little brother into taking care of it.
. So nothing has to happen right now. I'll just talk my little brother into taking care of it.
If your brother like this hobby then it's not a problem but if he just take care it because you asked him then it won't work, it's a sticking time bomb decision lolI said that me going to collage is a few years in the future, just like it is for high school students all over america
Hello; Plants can help. But no, plants will not "absorb all the poop and food" and so will not solve your problems. I have kept plant heavy tanks for a long time and they still require regular care.
I second the suggestions of take the tank down or take it with you. I had to take a break from having several tanks while in college. I was able to have only a small tank while going to school.
As long as you have a family who can commit to water changes, you should be fine. I would plant with emergent plants(ie pothos etc) and hook up lighting on a timer. That way your family is trimming cuttings, with not as many water changes. Could install a automatic water change system.... Doesn't sound ideal but if your family is committed, I see no problem.
I was in the military. Did everything I could to make it easy for my wife to take care of the tanks while I was gone. Bought automatic feeders, timers for the lights, installed pumps n hoses for water changes, switched from HOB filters to over sized canister filters, yadda yadda yadda. In the end it still was forgotten about and fish went hungry, water got gross, stuff clogs or just breaks. It's not their hobby, it's yours. If you are unable or unwilling to take the tank with you then give, sell, or donate the fish to someone/place that will. It's the best advice I could give you.
Sadly i must agree with this. Aquarium is alot of maintenance for someone who not keep fish.
When someone care for your fish he can make 1000 mistakes. Most common one is feeding triple too much + others.
If you instal drip system + inform them well maybe it will work. But someone who never keep fish before.....
Your choice.
+ i'm going to recomend you 24/h livesteam.
You can install it with HD webcam and free program usteam. You can look at your fish at coulege when you get bored. This thing's are cheap to run and can save fish life.
It's awesome to see and check your tank with smart phone
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