General Care Discussion :: Vaction time cannot take turtles

[troper77]

This is the first time I have had to leave the turtles alone. Does anyone have any tips I can do to make sure they are ok? I know they can go a few days without eating but I am also worried about the lighting to the tank. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Boomer]

This is the first time I have had to leave the turtles alone. Does anyone have any tips I can do to make sure they are ok? I know they can go a few days without eating but I am also worried about the lighting to the tank. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I use a automatic pellet feeder and a light timer.

[troper77]

Thanks ...I was thinking about that. I appreciate the advice.

[steve]

How long will you be gone for?

[jonlmarcella]

I bought an Eheim everyday turtle feeder http://www.saltysupply.com/Eheim-Feed-Air-Automatic-Feeder-p/eh3581.htm?gclid=CKnovc6-icACFc1_MgodXF0A2w&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=120129870000143613&cadevice=c

I set it up a few days before I was leaving on vacation and woke up early in the morning to watch it operate to make sure it was dispensing the right amount. There is also a button to test the dispense amount.

For the lights I just got a timed light strip from home depot. This defiant brand http://www.homedepot.com/p/Defiant-15-Amp-7-Day-8-Outlet-Digital-Timer-with-Power-Strip-49811/203678165