Going on holiday!

[Samzter]

Tomorrow I'm going to the Olympics until Tuesday . My fish are being left with someone who knows nothing about fish! I've given her instructions , emergency contact number and the right amounts of food. Do you think they'll be okay? I'm also going on a cruise ( I'll post pics when I'm finished) for 16 days. I plan on doing 10-20% daily water changes then the day before we leave I am planning to do a 40% water change. Do you think that is a wise thing to do? The person looking after them won't be able to do water changes so will the fish be okay for 16 days without a change?

 

[Chiroptera]

In a well-running tank, sometimes water changes don't need to be done for months. How fast does your nitrate usually get to 40-60ish? If its fast, I guess you have no choice, but do a 75% water change when you get home. If its slow, you'll be okay.

 

[Samzter]

My nitrate is 5ppm, I've never seen it get above that.

 

[Chiroptera]

Oh, should be fine then. Just gravel vac when you get back, as long as they're not over fed they'll be fine.

 

[Samzter]

Well, coming back from the Olympics I came home to this.

 

[Majbarsalona]

Well, coming back from the Olympics I came home to this.

Omg what happened

 

[Samzter]

Omg what happened

I don't think she knew how to feed baby fish. But I was only away for 2 days!!!

 

[linds3y]

Oh no

 

[Mayanearth]

Did they die?

 

[Samzter]

Did they die?

No no , all fish are alive and well! I think before I get more shrimp, german blue rams, otos and killis I better wait first!

 

[Mayanearth]

I am glad to hear that.