Feeding while out of town

[zekni]

Im going to be out of town for about three weeks. I have two tanks with stingrays, and although my dad will come by my house three or four days to make sure the cats are fed, I'm trying to figure out how often I should have him feed the rays to preserve water quality when I'm gone. I'm more worried about the small ray, but here are the tanks:

150gallon tank,
60 gallon sump
3 - aquaclear 110s

2- 10-12" motoros
1- 8" oscar
1- 6-7" severum
4 small convicts in the sump



84 gallon tank
fluval 304
aquaclear 110

7" flower ray


Im thinking the small ray should be fed an earthworm or two every visit (3-4 days), while the larger rays fed 3-4 worms each every other visit(6-8 days), and have him add a capful or two of Prime to each tank every visit regardless. I don't have to worry about him overfeeding, as I'm going to write out the schedule he's to follow with all the tanks (I have tons). Sound good?

Any other suggestions welcome.

 

[Deathcurl]

That schedule sounds ample enough. They'll just have to live with the "diet" for those three weeks. I've left my rays for 2 weks without feeding at all while on a business trip with no ill effects. I don't trust anyone to take care of the animals, haha. As long as they're fed up and fat, you'll be fine. And with regard to your water quality, the filtration seems ample enough, just make sure that any pads are cleaned before you leave. Enjoy your vacation!