Ged Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 </DIV><H1>Feeding Going on a holiday?!</H1><DIV id=Qtextbox><P><STRONG>Author: Pommie Dave</STRONG><BR><BR> <br> I'm after some advice on feeding fish whilst away from home on a holiday. I'll be away for 2 weeks in a couple of months time YIPPEEEEEE... sorry... and I was concerned about what things I should remember to do in order to keep all my fish alive and well. <br> <br> The pleasure of the feeding job goes to a mate who incidentally isn't a fish person... so yup it looks like my fish are all doomed already! Anyway I'm trusting him to feed them every 2-3 days with a good dose of food. <br> <br> Do you think feeding them only once every 3 days is ok? <br> <br> What type of food would be the best considering the length of time between feeds? <br> <br> Is there anything else that I should remember to do to ensure I return to see happy smiley fishies?? <br> <br> Just for your information I have 6 tanks with mostly Malawi's and a few Tangies mixed in. <br> <br> Appreciate any input guys. <br> <br> <br> <br> Dave <br> </P></DIV><H2>Replies »</H2><DIV id=Atextbox><P><STRONG>Author: Auscanuckafishy</STRONG><BR><BR>Are they all adults or are there fry mixed in there as well? <br> <br> If they are all adults, I would probably get him to feed them after a week, and then again half way through the next week, that should see them through no problems i'd say. <br> <br> Fry are another matter, and would need feeding more often. <br> <br> Mark </P></DIV><DIV id=Atextbox><P><STRONG>Author: SamJW</STRONG><BR><BR>Becareful he doesn't overfeed them each time. I would suggest pre-preparing portions for him to feed your fish just in case (I know that's being very paedantic, however I'd rather see you fish alive). <br> <br> Enjoy your holiday. <br> <br> Cheers <br> <br> Sam. </P></DIV><DIV id=Atextbox><P><STRONG>Author: Pommie Dave</STRONG><BR><BR>Cheers Mark. <br> <br> Most tanks I have are homes to adults and juveniles but I've also got a couple of tanks brimming with a mixture of fry ie lionheads, hongi's, saulosi, brichardi's and calvus. I suppose I'd be best to off load these before hand = Less stress to take away. <br> <br> Also what do you think of the idea to condition the fish so they only get one meal every second day maybe a week before I go... just to get them prepared for the 2 week starve. Or is that going to make them more under nourished for the 2 weeks? <br> <br> Can you suggest a food to give them if they were feed only once a week? To the adults and juves the is. </P></DIV><DIV id=Atextbox><P><STRONG>Author: Auscanuckafishy</STRONG><BR><BR>Actually I find you can train their metabolism to work on a specific feeding regime. It may be good for them otherwise they may pass the food straight through the systems without getting a lot out of it, only to find they are gunna be starved for a bit . <br> <br> When I had fish in my 8ft (which is at my parents house) they weren't too confident in feeding them. So i just said, well don't, and I came up every couple of days to feed them. Eventually they were down to feeds every 3-4 days without showing any real ill-effects. They did gradually become thinner over this time, so I wouldn't do it for too long, my guys went along like this for about 4 months, without too much hassle. . Now they're back on daily feeds, and they threw on the pounds real quick, I expect their metabolisms to adjust and they should start passing the food more quickly soon, and not storing so much of it . <br> <br> They shouldn't need anything special, just as long as it is a decent quality food, perhaps mix a few foods together just to make sure they're not lacking anything. Just remember when you get home they'll wanna jump outta the tank for your feeding attentions. Alas after 4 months (once my parents were confident to do it, just not every day) my fish forgot who i was . <br> <br> Mark <br> <br> Mark </P></DIV><DIV id=Atextbox><P><STRONG>Author: Pommie Dave</STRONG><BR><BR>That's great... I've finally stopped sweating about the feeding issue with your advise Mark, you're a bloody champ. <br> <br> Thanks also Sam. <br> <br> Have a great Chrissy all!! </P></DIV><DIV id=Atextbox><P><STRONG>Author: meesterclarence</STRONG><BR><BR>Greetings. If you ever have to leave, and can't find someone to help you, then automatic fish feeders are a great thing. You can program them to feed your fish, up to 3 times a day, for up to 2 weeks! Just a thought, fyi. Have fun on vacation. Meester Clarence <br> </P></DIV><DIV id=Atextbox><P><STRONG>Author: burundi 6 bar</STRONG><BR><BR>you dont want to feed them enough for 2-3 days at once .this will be a recipe for desaster,feed same amounts of food as if feeding each day.unless you dont care if you loose the fish,this is what is likely to happen. <br> best of luck <br> cheers <br> darryl </P></DIV><DIV id=Atextbox><P><STRONG>Author: richardvo73</STRONG><BR><BR>Hi Dave, <br> <br> I'd go the automatic fishfeeder, or if you don't want ot (or can't) spend the money go and buy some cheap pill boxes from a $2 shop. <br> <br> Then tell your friend - "One compartment per feed" If he gets that wrong then I'd be finding a new freind! <br> <br> I went away for two weeks and my freind looked after my fish just nicely under those instructions.... <br> <br> However I did get home to find the garage door open (blown open by wind - wife didn't close before we left) and man that was nerve wracking! <br> <br> HTH <br> <br> <br> <br> Richard </P></DIV><DIV id=Atextbox><P><STRONG>Author: danceswithdingoes</STRONG><BR><BR>Yes, what Richard said, biggest problem with the 'inexperienced' is overfeeding, ensure each portion is measured and seperated. <br> </P></DIV><DIV id=Atextbox><P><STRONG>Author: YeW2001</STRONG><BR><BR>Dave - <br> <br> If they are malawis you can always go out and buy 2-3 bunches of elodea and throw that in the tank... there is probably a weeks worth of greens there <br> <br> This works particularly well for the more vegetarian species - and won't foul your tank. <br> <br> <P><STRONG>Author: Lucifer</STRONG><BR><BR>Yew is right. use the plants <br> Im going to be gone for a week and i just bought some plant for my fishes to eat. <br> Ive done it before and it worked so im doing it again <br> <br> have fun everyone who is going on hoildays cause i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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