Fishsitters in Calgary?

[jvpremku]

Hey guys, I'm going to be out of town for three week and I'm a bit worried for my fish. I figure I'll go by an ATO and an autofeeder this weekend, but I am thinking it would still be worthwhile to get someone to come in and take a look - particularly since my fish aren't that used to pellets (they are ok with flakes though).

Anyone have any good tips / recommendations for people I should use?

Also, any idea what it should be costing me per visit?

Thanks!
James

[riceboy]

I don't know about you but I would try to get a friend or a family member that I trust. Don't want strangers in my house but that's just me.

[lastlight]

it should cost you nothing. friends and family are there to use and abuse =) a trustworthy friend who's into the hobby would be my first choice.

[michika]

And leave a number of a reputable person/LFS incase your non-reefer babysitters has an OMG moment.

[jvpremku]

haha. sadly, I have no family in town and I wouldn't trust my friends in my house for three weeks either - probably come back to a huge house party . Plus I am hoping to avoid using up my all my goodwill - i've used friends quite a bit for my weekend trips. Looks like Kijiji has some fish sitters - I guess I'll have to vet them.

[Myka]

Make sure the fish sitter has liability insurance.

[ChefFish]

You could call around to the local reef stores and see if any offer short term maintenance packages. Or maybe 1 of the workers would like a few extra $ on the side to support their coral addiction.

[Myka]

Is there no good maintenance companies in Calgary? That would surprise me!

[jmustapha]

What area are you in

[michika]

Sounds like some people should step up and make a canreef community based group to fill this gap. Especially with summer coming to.