Q: We are having our kitchen floor refinished in a couple weeks. We will stay at motel for 2 nights, pets to kennel for 3 nights. What about our fish tank? It is in an adjacent room. We obviously cannot remove it from house. Any concerns with fumes? Ways to protect it?
A: Can you close the door to isolate the tank? Perhaps have a fan lightly blowing to keep air moving around the tank?
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