Leaving fish for a few days, question

[jazzx101]

How long can fish really go without food? I'm leaving on wednesday to go home and I won't be back until sunday morning. Will it be alright to just feed them on wednesday afternoon before I head out?

 

[MAM]

what kind of fish? most will be okay. depending on what kind of fish you have, you could get one of those daily feeders that drop a portion in at time intervals, or those feeder cubes.

 

[jazzx101]

I only have a few zebra danios in a 5 gal tank. I didn't think those would be a good idea, as it's probably too much food for just 3 fish.

 

[MAM]

in that case, i wouldn't worry about it. feed them wednesday before you go and on sunday when you get back. they'll be fine. most fish can got a couple of day without food, no problem.

 

[Lateral Line]

Correct - no action necessary.

 

[Inchworm]

Enjoy yourself Jazzx101

Your fish will be fine--but hungry--when you return. Before you go, just make sure that the tank is clean and healthy and all will go well.