Michigan Cichlid Association

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: SKISWETPETS on March 21, 2012, 10:24:22 AM

Title: Out of Town
Post by: SKISWETPETS on March 21, 2012, 10:24:22 AM

So im wondering what you guys do for your fish if you go out of town for a couple day. Do you have automatic feeders? Or have someone come over to feed the fish? Or if it is only really one day they wouldn't be fed, just not worry about them at all. Were leaving Friday, coming back home sunday. Thanks for the info in advance.  :)
SKI,

Title: Re: Out of Town
Post by: African cichlid Keeper on March 21, 2012, 12:10:04 PM

My dad feeds my fish for me...when we go to Chicago for a weekend my dad just feeds them once for me cause i feed them before i leave...  ;D

Title: Re: Out of Town
Post by: JeffroM on March 21, 2012, 12:10:45 PM

Don't worry about feeding them.  Not worth the hassle.  If you are gone for more than a couple days than yes you would need someone to check on them and feed them.

Title: Re: Out of Town
Post by: Regalblue on March 21, 2012, 12:11:58 PM

I do a 50%WC the night before, feed the poop outta them&  turn off the lights.

Title: Re: Out of Town
Post by: GrizzlysDad on March 21, 2012, 12:33:07 PM

I've left my fish for 5 days before...it's not an issue

Title: Re: Out of Town
Post by: JeffroM on March 21, 2012, 12:36:29 PM

Quote from: GrizzlysDad on March 21, 2012, 12:33:07 PM

I've left my fish for 5 days before...it's not an issue

Yes, but what he's not mentioning is that he came home to all the big fish where a little fatter and all the small fish disappeared.   :P

Title: Re: Out of Town
Post by: GrizzlysDad on March 21, 2012, 01:17:56 PM

Quote from: JeffroM on March 21, 2012, 12:36:29 PM

Quote from: GrizzlysDad on March 21, 2012, 12:33:07 PM

I've left my fish for 5 days before...it's not an issue

Yes, but what he's not mentioning is that he came home to all the big fish where a little fatter and all the small fish disappeared.   :P

But the big fish were happy and healthy  :P

Title: Re: Out of Town
Post by: SKISWETPETS on March 21, 2012, 09:39:19 PM

Hmmm so when i return on sunday my Male Auratus will be about 6 inches and 3lbs... ??? ??? Maybe i will have a buddy come over and feed them...LOL :P :P

Title: Re: Out of Town
Post by: runawaypencil on March 22, 2012, 10:07:52 AM

I have also let my tanks go for 6-7 days with out feeding i do the 50%wc and feed them like no other the day before.

Title: Re: Out of Town
Post by: Super Turtleman on March 22, 2012, 10:36:29 AM

I agree that they should be fine for the weekend.

Title: Re: Out of Town
Post by: Ron on March 22, 2012, 03:23:25 PM

IMO letting fish fast every so often is good for them! I wouldn't be worried about a weekend trip.

If you were to leave for a week or more, I'd suggest that you have someone feed them every 3 days or so.

Title: Re: Out of Town
Post by: SKISWETPETS on March 22, 2012, 07:41:19 PM

Thanks guys. I appreciate the info. I feel better after reading some responses.i really figured they would be fine. Its only one day. Im sure ive been sligtly intoxicated in the past and forgotten to feed them at some point. :P :P :P