I'm doing a experiment to see if I can setup a smaller tank with minimal load and keep it running while I travel for work, which is sometimes over a month at a time. I picked up a 42g cad lights with a large sump awhile back. It's about cycled and I plan on maybe tossing in a midas blenny, maybe some gsp or a few mushrooms, nothing crazy just a minimal tank. I havent been able to keepo a tank for the last 12 years or so due to my job. I'm wanting to give this a try.
For now since im taking off soon, I'm thinking about trying a wifi powerstrip to run an top off pump, and power head. I'm thinking of just using a wifi camera to use to monitor the tank and do manual top offs. I know there are controllers out there, but I dont feel like investing a ton of cash in a apex since im currently looking to buy a house, and the reefpi I'm thinking about doing would take me awhile to assemble. Most likely I will be traveling by then. I was thinking about building it on the road.
Does this sound crazy? I have a friend I can have swing by and load up the auto feeders once and awhile, but I dont expect them to perform any serious maintenance.
Any suggestions on a good reliable wifi power strip? I'm also looking at a good autofeeder. I always liked oceans nutrition flake, but starting to think maybe a pellet based food would be better for auto feeding. I've been eyeballing the fishmate f14, as I watched some macna vids and they seem well liked. It gives me 14 days. I'd prefer to get more then that frankly.
I dont plan on water changing, and the setup will basically be, refugium, and rock/sand.
For now since im taking off soon, I'm thinking about trying a wifi powerstrip to run an top off pump, and power head. I'm thinking of just using a wifi camera to use to monitor the tank and do manual top offs. I know there are controllers out there, but I dont feel like investing a ton of cash in a apex since im currently looking to buy a house, and the reefpi I'm thinking about doing would take me awhile to assemble. Most likely I will be traveling by then. I was thinking about building it on the road.
Does this sound crazy? I have a friend I can have swing by and load up the auto feeders once and awhile, but I dont expect them to perform any serious maintenance.
Any suggestions on a good reliable wifi power strip? I'm also looking at a good autofeeder. I always liked oceans nutrition flake, but starting to think maybe a pellet based food would be better for auto feeding. I've been eyeballing the fishmate f14, as I watched some macna vids and they seem well liked. It gives me 14 days. I'd prefer to get more then that frankly.
I dont plan on water changing, and the setup will basically be, refugium, and rock/sand.