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chris1017 Fish Addict Posts: 610 Kudos: 421 Votes: 70 Registered: 09-Sep-2003	i am going away for 4 days but dont know what to do. i have my tanks on timers but dont know what to do about food. i have three tanks and i dont really want to have to buy fish feeders for all of them. in my tanks are 1 6 electric yellows 2 pair of krib 3 corrys and krib fry is there anything i can do, by the way i dont think i can get anyone to take care of them for me. chris
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	Feed them heavy before you leave, and they'll be fine. Fish can go much longer without food. Depending on how big the fry are, you might want to drop a feeder in...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Just feed them before you leave & as soon as you'll arrive. Can the Krib fry be eaten by the Corydoras?. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
thatweirdguy19 Small Fry Posts: 12 Kudos: 9 Votes: 0 Registered: 02-May-2004	Do you have a neighbor or someone that lives near you, that you could pay $5 to feed them while you're gone?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	is there anything i can do, by the way i dont think i can get anyone to take care of them for me. he said he cant get anyone to take care of them. if i was you i would feed them heavily mainly the fry the other fish could easily go without food for a week+
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Tetra Fan Mega Fish Posts: 1203 Kudos: 1081 Votes: 63 Registered: 11-Apr-2004	Fish can very easily go for 4 days without food. Just feed them a little extra before you leave and if it makes you feel more comfortable, do a water change too right before you leave
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
amilner Big Fish Posts: 429 Kudos: 654 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Jul-2004	Fish can cope very easily without food for four days. The fry may struggle a little and you may want to use a 'holiday block' in that tank - provided it has good aeration in it. I'd think twice about feeding heavily before you go and opt for the holiday blocks in all tanks. If your fish gorge in one go, other problems may result.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54


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