Vacation Care

[Levin Tilghman]

How long can Apistos be left alone without being fed? Especially in a large, uncrowded aquarium. Can live food be provided that will last longer than a week or so, such as live daphnia? Has anyone had any experiences with a pet sitting service? v

 

[Ttw]

I have left my fish for 10 days without a problem. Two weeks is pushing things. Having someone else feed your fish often turns out bad.

 

[TCMontium]

Automatic feeders usually work for weeks to months (battery lasts maybe even for a year, the food runs out first, usually). For how long of a time are you going away?

 

[ButtNekkid]

What kind of substrate do you have? If fine sand, problem solved for a while.
I´ ve kept my Apistos on a diet for a week and no problems.

 

[Dean Castle]

Sorry to jump on this thread..........what are people's thoughts on holiday blocks. I'm away for 10 days shortly and the last time I asked someone to feed my N. Anomala, it nearly ended in tears. Thanks in advance.

Dean

 

[Mike Wise]

what are people's thoughts on holiday blocks. I'm away for 10 days

Excellent - for removing money from your wallet. They're next to worthless for food. You fish should survive for 10 days foraging on 'leftovers' in an established tank.

 

[Dean Castle]

Excellent - for removing money from your wallet. They're next to worthless for food. You fish should survive for 10 days foraging on 'leftovers' in an established tank.

Thanks Mike, thought as much.