So, recently came back from a 2 week vacation to find that my house/dogsitter nearly nuked my tank over a small but fundamental error correcting my ATO. I had briefed her on instructions regarding the tank, but obviously not thoroughly enough. Ultimately, I lost well over $3000 in fish livestock (a massive gut punch as all my rare, difficult to care-for, and, irreplaceable fish are gone). Miraculously my corals and anemones (incl. giganteas and magnificas) made it through!
I’ve had the tank since 2015 and travel a bunch and this was essentially the first time this has happened (believe it or not). But, given I travel a ton for work and personal reasons, I won’t be trusting my tank care to someone so inexperienced again. The last few days since my return, I’ve been struggling a great deal with even staying in the hobby and rebuilding the fish community, but starting to feel like it’s possible.
That said, in anticipation of future travel periods, I would really appreciate if anyone knows of any great tank maintenance services in the Brooklyn/Manhattan area? Anyone who is ok caring for the tank without a set schedule (e.g. weekly/monthly) and would be available largely for the periods when I’m out of town?
Thanks much!
I’ve had the tank since 2015 and travel a bunch and this was essentially the first time this has happened (believe it or not). But, given I travel a ton for work and personal reasons, I won’t be trusting my tank care to someone so inexperienced again. The last few days since my return, I’ve been struggling a great deal with even staying in the hobby and rebuilding the fish community, but starting to feel like it’s possible.
That said, in anticipation of future travel periods, I would really appreciate if anyone knows of any great tank maintenance services in the Brooklyn/Manhattan area? Anyone who is ok caring for the tank without a set schedule (e.g. weekly/monthly) and would be available largely for the periods when I’m out of town?
Thanks much!