Going On Holiday And When To Feed

[Naringlo]

I know there have been many posts on this.

When should I feed my fish before going on holiday? I know they can last a while anyway but I'm more concerned about the stats.

My plan at the moment is to feed them 2 days before I leave and do a water change a day before I leave. Maybe 50% to be safe?

I wont scrub off algae as I'm guessing they will eat that. Just syphon the bottom.

I'm away for 10 days, tank is 120L, 6 Sterbai Corys, 2 Guppies, 1 is pregnant so that will be food during the week haha. Also 1 plec and 1 fry in there already and 6 neon tetras.

Thanks all.

 

[AdamHawk]

I'd do your water change first then feed them the day you leave.

 

[the_lock_man]

I'd do your water change first then feed them the day you leave.

+1

 

[Naringlo]

Would that not make the stats worse? THough I suppose I feed them everyday and wc once a week so not that much of a difference.

 

[Naringlo]

Okay 'll go with your method since it's backed up. Can I have a bit more of an in-depth explanation to why though? I just like to know.

 

[AdamHawk]

Well there are many reasons, firstly fish do particularly enjoy it when you do a water change, but they settle and feel at ease when fed. So water change = stress followed by a day still then feeding, means they are settled. It also allows you to ensure your fish have had something before days of nothing. Iv'e left fish for 14 days with no or little food, yes they were fine, however I fed them the day I left, other wise it could have been 16 days without food, well 14 is better than 16. Providing your filter is kept upto date and works then the food on the day you leave should make no difference in water stats.

 

[Naringlo]

Filter seems to be fine. I'm not anywhere near my full stocking either. Okay thank you for that good bit of info.