Going Away

[Colleen613]

Hi! I'm new to the fish world. I have 3 chilid's; a Electric Yellow, Cherry Zebra and a Joanne (Blue). I have had them for 4 months and they are doing great. Right now they are in a small tank (15 gallons) but I plan on moving them into a 50 gallon tank in the next month. The problem I have is that is that I am going away for 5 days next month and I don't have anyone to come to feed them while I am away. What is the best way to make sure they are fed while I am away? I know you can buy pellets that release food, but I'm afraid that I will come home to find them dead. Can anyone give me any advice on how to make sure that they get the food they need while I am away? Like I said, I am new to the fish world and I have grown attached to them and would really hate to come home to find them sick or dead. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[paul_219]

There is something called automatic feeder. He will automatically feed the fish, u just put the time.

 

[Rillan]

hey there. welcome to the forum. Ive read somewhere that if you give them one big feed before you go then they will be ok for 2 weeks. I dont know wether thats true or not. But like Paul said theres an electric feeder thing in shops. It flots on top of your water and you programme a time and at that time everyday it will relese some food. Sorry i couldent help more im new to fish keeping to good luck

 

[newtotropical]

Hi dont use the blocks, they are full of chaulk and will dirty your water real quick!
You can use a timer as the others have said or as Rillan says they would be ok for 5 days with out being fed!

Hope that helps

 

[stang1]

A timer should be fine but test it for a few days before you go as some people have had bad experiences with them.