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[Nosphaer]

Hello,

I'm finally set on a 40 gallon breeder tank, which I'll be getting as my first tank, as it will comfortably house more of the fish that I love, which are bottomfeeders.

Aside from that, I'm worried about the safety of my tank, both during the first few weeks (Cycling), and later on, because I have to be away from home for two, sometimes three, days out of every 14. This is most typically on the weekends, and I don't have a fish-nerd for a roommate, to be blunt.

What is the best course of action for situations like this, in the future? This is an undoubtedly recurring leave, so I'm looking into my options for keeping all the little ones safe while I'm out. I know that a lot of the scavenging fish can be safe, in small doses, without having food added to their tank, but I'm really worried about the microbiology, which sounds like the toughest part of getting my "Wings spread", rather.

If anyone has advice on, or experience with, being away from the fish for two - almost three - days at once, I'll listen. Thanks again.

 

[Tolak]

Healthy adult fish can easily go 2 weeks without eating. 2 or 3 days out of 14 will pose no problem, many fast their fish one day weekly to clear out the digestive system.

 

[Nosphaer]

Healthy adult fish can easily go 2 weeks without eating. 2 or 3 days out of 14 will pose no problem, many fast their fish one day weekly to clear out the digestive system.

Thank you, Tolak. I appreciate your credible advice, as it's a relief, in part.

 

[the_lock_man]

Whilst cycling, and assuming you'll be fishlessly cycling, your weekends away will just delay the cycling process a little but not stall it. Once you're cycled, and have fish in, the ammonia produced by the fish will continue to feed the bacteria.

I think that's what you meant about being "worried about the microbiology."

 

[Nosphaer]

Whilst cycling, and assuming you'll be fishlessly cycling, your weekends away will just delay the cycling process a little but not stall it. Once you're cycled, and have fish in, the ammonia produced by the fish will continue to feed the bacteria.

I think that's what you meant about being "worried about the microbiology."

Exactly! Thank you for that. I'm not nearly as confused about what I should do, now.