Going On Vacation Without Baby Swordtail Fry

[ac106]

Hi All,
My swordtail gave birth to a bunch of fry about 3 days ago. i have about 30 little guys. the problem is i am going on vacation at the end of July and they will be 3 weeks old at that point. i will be back for one day in the middle of the week of vacation and can feed and do a water change then. what options do i have for them while i am away. will they survive in my absense?

Thanks.

 

[millym]

hi
are your fry in a separate little tank? or in with the big fish???
either way can you buy a automatic fish feeder??? fry really need to be fed more than the one time you can get home. can you get someone you trust to pop in at least once a day to feed? you could leave the food ready measured out for them.
if you cant do any of this i would put a couple of algae/catfish tabs & maybe a piece of lettuce in the tank so the fry do have something to nibble on inbetween you feeding.
how long are you going away for in total? one water change is better than nothing but you may have casualties.
good luck

 

[BitterCowgal]

I'm in the same boat...sorta.

I've got 20+ fry in my main tank and 3 in my 'Nursery' tank. I'll only be gone a week however. I'm fairly certain the fry in the main tank will fare just fine in my absence but the same can't be said for the Nursery. I'm considering having my father stop by at least once a day to feed the fish, he's experienced with fishkeeping and can be pretty well trusted to do water changes, etc if necessary.

My advice...see if you can find a trustworthy, fish-smart friend or relative to come feed and such.