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how do I care for my fish while I'm away?

Discussion in 'Freshwater General Discussion' started by Leslie, Aug 26, 2008.

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  1. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    going outta town.
    Okay here in like um.. 4 weeks i am going out of town. I will be gone for 2 weeks, and i need to know what to do about my fish. i wont be here to feed them or change there water. There is noone that i can have come over and feed themor change their water. any ideas??
     
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    Re: going outta town.

    Well, you could use some of those vacation feeders but they can easily mess up your water quality. The best thing would be an automatic feeder.
     
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    fish can last a long time with out eating so get 1 or 2 vacation fedders i left for 3 weeks and there was a little food left and i used to never change my water and my fish were always alright
     
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    Re: going outta town.

    With the 5 gallon and cookie jar betta, you could easily transport them to a neighbor or friends house while you are gone.
     
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    Re: going outta town.

    I agree. There has to be someone around you or related to you that could take them for you until you get back. Those little frogs may not make it if you don't have someone care for them.
     
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    Re: going outta town.

    Yeah, I'm not sure the frog would fare too well without "real" food.
     
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    Re: going outta town.

    yep, just do wc's before you leave and just have someone feed them a lil' once a day.
     
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    Re: going outta town.

    well i would let someone take care of them but i am leaving with my family so there will be NO ONE to take care of them
     
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    you seriously dont have any friends other than your family? There has to be someone I am sure that will take care of your fishies, if not take them with you!
     
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    Re: going outta town.

    I'm afraid your little frogs will die a slow death if you dont' have someone care for them or take them with you.
     
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    Re: going outta town.

    You could see if a local fish store would keep the frogs for you while you are gone.
     
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    Re: going outta town.

    That is a good idea. Maybe where you bought your fish would take care of them for you while you were away. Maybe the person who cares for the fish daily would take yours home with her or him and take care of them until you get back.
     
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    Re: going outta town.

    Vacation feeders work in a pinch. I've used them in the past and they kept my fishies all alive for the 2 weeks when i went away.
    Can't say either way on the feeders (digital)...never used one?
    If your really worried you can always toss in a nice new plant for them to munch on in addition to a vacation feeder? Tetra makes the ones that look like flake food in a mold...they work excellent. As for mr. frog, or is it a mrs? well you could toss in some brine shrimp to keep him happy while your gone.
    I always follow the feed them heavily a week before I go away, then I toss in a potted plant in addition to a vacation feeder. So far, I've never had a death due to being away [dancing]
     
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    Did you have dwarf frogs when you used it? I really don't think they will make it. I hope I am wrong if she doesn't have someone care for him while she is gone. If I remember correctly her fish are in a 5 gal tank so the water is going to get dirty fast. The betta is in a 2 gal cookie jar and may do okay, but I don't think the fish will make it 3 weeks. The ammonia may get them if a fungus doesn't. Just my thoughts.
     
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    Re: going outta town.

    I don't think the frog will be able to or know how to eat from a feeding block. That's what worries me.
     
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    I agree but if she has her fish except the betta in a 5 gal tank that isn't enough clean water for them to live in for 3 weeks. I do hope she can find someone to care for them. I always have someone to care for my bettas if I have an emergency where I have to leave the area. How many fish counting the frog does she have in the 5 gal tank?
     
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    Re: going outta town.

    im not going to be gone for 3 weeks. only 2 weeks. like i said time and time agian i do not have any fish friends.
     
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    Re: going outta town.

    How far away are you going ?
     
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    Do you live in the state of VA? If so I can meet you someplace and get your fish from you and take care of them until you get back.
     
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    shes in tn
     
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