Who takes care of tanks while we are away

[my2rotties]

My husband and I are planning to go away since work is slow and when it picks up, we may not get the chance. I want to go some where where I can dive and see a real reef instead of staring into my glass box. Even Vegas for a couple of days would be fun...I have never been on vacation or even plane my entire life.

Is there any house sitter that is highly recommended to take care of my tank. I still have no clue on what to do with my dogs, but am wrapping my head around taking them to a kennel. I need to find someone very highly regarded with dogs care as well.

I hear horror stories of animals and even tanks left under someone's care. Does anyone know of anyone who I could trust with this?

[Myka]

Look for a professional service, and be sure they have insurance great enough to cover the entire cost of your setup. Make sure you have fire insurance on your house too eh? You should have that anyway having a fish tank.

[Treebeard]

I would find a good kennel and check the dogs in while you are away. At least you will know that they are being fed and given a chance to go for a run every day. Do you have any friends neighbors around that you can trust and train how to take care of the tanks?

[hillegom]

I don't have dogs or cats.When I went away for a week, I set up an auto feeder a week before I left, to check its operation. Everything went ok.
I did change the water before and fed everyone a lot before that.

[Aquattro]

Ya, I just left for 9 days, fed the tank well before I left, took the dogs to a friend's farm, everyone made out great. If you're not going for more than a week or so, and everything is automated, you could just leave it.

[my2rotties]

I like my neighbors but feel it would be unfair to ask anyone to care for the fish. I would prefer to pay someone that does not mess up our relationship if you know what I mean. I still am freaking out about kenneling the dogs. I do not trust anyone to care for mine and we have plenty of cougars and bears out here.

Griffie my puffer eats special frozen foods so I am not sure how to auto feed. My profilux parts will be in soon so at least I can automate a good chunk of the system.

I have never gone on vacation due to my dogs and now find it much more difficult to leave with my fish.

[Leah]

When people ask for my airmiles card I just laugh. The story was, what do I do with
the dog's. Now, I would say hands down it's the fish. But if your not gone for more than
a week I would not hesitate. But make sure someone comes around daily to check on
things.