newbie question = how do we need to feed our fish when we are out of town 3-4 days?

[david8]

please advise!! we don't have fish yet, but I'm trying to come up with a game plan once we get them and are then out of town for a few days...thanks

 

[flydan]

Hey,
Well, if you have a friend that knows something about swf you can have them feed your tank. In my case I had a neighbor do it, but I put each portion in a separate container so I didn't have to worry about over feeding. (You might also have to show them how to top off your tank if you have a lot of evaporation.) If you are only going to be gone for a day or two your fish will be fine. Any longer than that you'll have to find someone to help out.
HTH,
Dan'l

 

[jeepboy]

Depends on what your fish eat, but I used an automatic feeder that released flake food every 12hrs. It is inconsistent with the amount fed each time so I fed them sparingly. Next time I will just have a friend stop by every other day.

 

[007]

Fish will be fine without food for 3-4 days. Just give a healthy feeding before you leave and when you return.

 

[tony detroit]

Rondomatic feeder, feeds up to 5x daily. I use one, my tangs got sooo fat after about a month and looked great. I highly recommend feeding as many times a day, small amounts, as much as possible.

 

[david8]

tony detriot,
when you say small amounts, how small is small?? thanks
also where did you buy your Rondomatic?

 

[tony detroit]

Online supplier bought. Rondomatic 400
Small is the amount the fish can consume in a 3-5 minute period after being dropped in.

 

[david8]

thanks tony detroit,
would you mind e-mailing the supplier?
davidburnett@earthlink.net
thanks

 

[tony detroit]

ygm

 

[jlem]

Originally posted by tony detroit
Small is the amount the fish can consume in a 3-5 minute period after being dropped in.
That much food is way overkill and fat fish are less healthy than slim fish. Feeding once a day will keep the fish healthier and keep them picking around the tank which keeps the water quality as good as it can be. Your fish should be looking for food. As long as their side are not suken in then they are fed plenty.
Also 3-4 days is no problem what so ever. They will scavenge around the tank. Just feed a healthy amount before you leave and have fun.

 

[david8]

thanks for the post jlem..
another question for everyone
what type of food should I feed the following fish:
Ocellaris clowns
bangaii cardinals
yellow watchman goby or two-spot goby (not forsue which one I want yet)
Like I said above I don't have any of these fish yet just getting ready for them.
thanks