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JQW Fish Addict Posts: 869 Kudos: 758 Registered: 09-Apr-2003	[font color="#000080"]Hey guys, I'm going to New Zealand next month!!! How exciting!!! Simply can't wait anymore (it's my fist time to NZ). It's only for a week (i think). But I'm a little worried about my fish (i know it's too early for worrying). It's always a good idea to plann early. What should I feed them? Or shall I let them feed on the plants? Water change will be normal since I change water during weekends. What else do I need to take into account? Any suggestion will be great! Thanks, Jimmy
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
jake Fish Addict Posts: 594 Kudos: 875 Votes: 2 Registered: 21-Mar-2004	If it's only for a week, shouldn't be a big deal. Myself, I would use an automatic feeder and have the lights on a timer, and do a good water change the night before I left.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
fishboy8206 Enthusiast Posts: 227 Kudos: 354 Votes: 2 Registered: 27-Jan-2004	what kind of fish?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
JQW Fish Addict Posts: 869 Kudos: 758 Registered: 09-Apr-2003	[font color="#000080"]Fish are: 2x Kribensis 2x Phantom tetras 3x Guppies The tank (15Gallon) is about 1/3 planted with: Water Wisteria Java Ferns Java Moss Amubulia Amazon Sword Anubias nana And i don't have an automatic feeder.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	I would feed them a good helping of frozen food 3x daily the day before you leave do a water change after the last meal and they should be fine for the week.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Feed them, good healthy food the week prior to your departure & then feed them again as soon as you'll arrive. For the lights, you can use a reliable Timer. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
JQW Fish Addict Posts: 869 Kudos: 758 Registered: 09-Apr-2003	[font color="#000080"]Is it a good idea to put some of those vacation food in the tank the morning I'm leaving? You know those one like a big chunk, and i think some of it dissolves every day. Is it better that way or just leave the fish like it is?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	those aren't very good... they're made with plaster and can harden your water... A week is not long. The best thing is an automatic feeder. If you have a trustworthy friend who can come in and feed your fish a couple of times that week (given exact instructions), that is a reasonable alternative. ><>
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	Heck no dont use those they dont work believe me. And i think they are mostly pellet food.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55


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