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goldfisher Hobbyist Posts: 96 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2004	We are going away for just the one night and just needed to make sure if my fish can miss a night of feeding ? [span class="edited"][Edited by Lindy 2004-09-04 06:16][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Don't worry, fish can go days without eating if they have to. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
goldfisher Hobbyist Posts: 96 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2004	ok, thats good - just had to be sure. [span class="edited"][Edited by Lindy 2004-09-04 06:18][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	If i have been feeding my fish to much over a couple days I might not feed them one day, or just a little bit that day.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Sirbooks would be correct, your fish will be fine with missing a feeding. I believe it's actually good to fast your fish once a week anyway for some reason, so my fish get fed 6 out of 7 days. EDIT: posted at the same time as openwater [span class="edited"][Edited by ferretfanatic 2004-08-24 23:14][/span] -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	goldfisher Mine often miss a day or two. They never get fed the day I do the water changes. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	That's a good idea keithgh. I'll be using your method & fasten my fish on water changing day. Can 4/5 weeks fry survive 2/3 days without food?. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
goldfisher Hobbyist Posts: 96 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2004	ah so many good ideas ! I think i will do that fast after water changes as well and i now do not have to worrie about the fishies for the night ! [span class="edited"][Edited by Lindy 2004-09-04 06:18][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	There is a very good reason for not to feed on a water change day or after a new introduction to the tank. I do not know all the tecnhnical details but it is to do with the fish being unable to digest the food as naturer intended. Besides it will not harm them in any way. Just think how long they go without food before and when being transported over seas . Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
goldfisher Hobbyist Posts: 96 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2004	Oh ok, i see what you mean. [span class="edited"][Edited by Lindy 2004-09-04 06:19][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
Crazygar Mega Fish "Wheel of Mortality..turn turn turn..." Posts: 1230 Kudos: 1087 Votes: 1 Registered: 30-Jun-2003	I usually fast them every 2 days. This way, the "LAZY" algae eaters must resort to algae, Corydoras continue to scavenge and the Amano Shrimp do their thing. Everyone resorts to "alternatives" during these days. I go 2 days of feeding, 1 day of fast. 2 days of feeding, 1 day of fast. Water Quality is an improvement helps also from "bad" algae taking heed.. Gary
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
goldfisher Hobbyist Posts: 96 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2004	yeah - sounds like a good idea
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
Crazygar Mega Fish "Wheel of Mortality..turn turn turn..." Posts: 1230 Kudos: 1087 Votes: 1 Registered: 30-Jun-2003	Did I mention it saves on Fish food (ehehe). Its a nice balance. Considering I only feed my fish in the evening. I do no more than 1 feeding per day. I dropped in some beefheart for both my Community 55GAL and my 35GAL Barb tank. This was their feeding for the day. My new tank project (1 Betta, 5 Harlequin Rasboras for now) is still in the "new tank stage". Excessive feeding could tip the hat in algae's favour... Gary
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23


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