Going Away For A Few Days

[andyg81]

at the end of the month im away from home for a few days so i have 2 questions

is it best to leave the lights totally off (as I dont have a timer, but the room gets daylight during the day)

and also how is best to feed them ? was thinking of feeding on the friday before i go away and then no food till im back sunday evening, would this be ok ? or would I be wise to drop some algea wafers in as well ?

 

[m_attt]

you can pick timers up from supermarkets for a couple of quid feeding will be fine, i only ever feed my fish once or twice a week.

 

[The Taffy Apple]

you can pick timers up from supermarkets for a couple of quid feeding will be fine, i only ever feed my fish once or twice a week.

Once or twice a week..?

Terry.

 

[m_attt]

yes, fish have efficient digestive systems, they dont need feeding everyday they are scavengers. also keeps the tank alot cleaner and never have problem with snails.

 

[the_lock_man]

Fish can easily go a week without being fed, no problems. Those holiday food blocks are awful, don't bother.

 

[FishFanatic04]

You are only going for a weekend? I would just skip those days of food. The lights aren't even a problem unless you have plants. Fish don't need the lights.

Most people have a "skip" day anyway when it comes to feeding their fish, to let their digestive systems clear out.

 

[littlenemo]

im off away tonight back mon i have aa heavy planted tank i do have a timer but dont trust them while im nit here fire risk. will plants be ok with out light

 

[zuulan]

Yes, leave the lights off and just feed the fish before you go. They'll be fine.