going away on holiday - Aquarium Advice

MADELEIN · 11-15-2004, 10:28 AM

Hi,

I am going away for a week on holiday next month and I do not have anyone I can trust to feed my fish. What can I do in this case?

TankGirl · 11-15-2004, 11:12 AM

Most aquarium fish can do just fine for a week without being fed. It is better than risking possible overfeeding by a friend or using those vacation feeding blocks - both of these things could cause real problems in your tank. If you were going to be gone for more than 10 days or so you might ask someone to feed them once or twice while you were gone , no more.

They'll be fine, and enjoy your holiday!

revhtree · 11-15-2004, 12:04 PM

Autofeeder?? Never tried it though.

TankGirl · 11-15-2004, 12:12 PM

Lots of people use them, but I am scared of them. I picture it malfunctioning and dumping loads of food in all at once.

MADELEIN · 11-16-2004, 01:51 AM

Thanx guys.I am still a bit scared of leaving them without food for a week, but I will take your advice to heart.

PlatyLady · 11-17-2004, 12:08 AM

I once went away for a couple weeks and tried the autofeeder thing (I was a newbie!) It worked okay, but the thing was the moisture/humidity from the tank made the flakes stick together in the opening and the fish weren't getting much (which was okay), but I could have been unlucky and it might have dumped a big chunk of flakes all stuck together... be careful! If you really want to use one, start using it before you go away and see how it works.

11-15-2004, 10:28 AM	#1
MADELEIN Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA Posts: 5	going away on holiday Hi, I am going away for a week on holiday next month and I do not have anyone I can trust to feed my fish. What can I do in this case? __________________ Best regards Madelein

11-15-2004, 11:12 AM	#2
TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	Most aquarium fish can do just fine for a week without being fed. It is better than risking possible overfeeding by a friend or using those vacation feeding blocks - both of these things could cause real problems in your tank. If you were going to be gone for more than 10 days or so you might ask someone to feed them once or twice while you were gone , no more. They'll be fine, and enjoy your holiday! __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

11-15-2004, 12:04 PM	#3
revhtree Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossville. Ga Posts: 4,047 Images: 1	Autofeeder?? Never tried it though. __________________ Remember to Keep Christ First! 120G - Deltec AP601 Skimmer - Reefkeeper2 - Geo 618 - (2)Tunze 6100 - Tunze 6212 Wave Box - (2) 250w MH's w/VHO

11-15-2004, 12:12 PM	#4
TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	Lots of people use them, but I am scared of them. I picture it malfunctioning and dumping loads of food in all at once. __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

11-16-2004, 01:51 AM	#5
MADELEIN Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA Posts: 5	Thanx guys.I am still a bit scared of leaving them without food for a week, but I will take your advice to heart. __________________ Best regards Madelein

11-17-2004, 12:08 AM	#6
PlatyLady Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 399 Images: 25	I once went away for a couple weeks and tried the autofeeder thing (I was a newbie!) It worked okay, but the thing was the moisture/humidity from the tank made the flakes stick together in the opening and the fish weren't getting much (which was okay), but I could have been unlucky and it might have dumped a big chunk of flakes all stuck together... be careful! If you really want to use one, start using it before you go away and see how it works. __________________ 28 gallon bowfront: 2 platys

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