When You Go Away
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My research into the subject of vacations is that tropical fish can go without food for two weeks with no problem. I feed them well for a week or two prior to leaving, but I go back to normal feeding a couple of days before.
I also do my standard 50 percent water change just before leaving. While I'm gone, if my backup is available to come check on the tanks, then fine. If not, that's okay too.
One rule is, don't let someone else feed your fish. That way, you don't risk the fish being overfed and you come home to a very clean tank.
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