2007-02-15 19:18:51 · 7 answers · asked by faye y 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
If your tank is filtered and cycled they should be fine. Don't get anybody to feed them over the break because the water quality could go bad and there'd be nobody to fix it. No auto feeders or slow-release feeders either.
2007-02-15 21:58:36 · answer #1 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. Most people aren't aware of just how long a fish can go without food and remain in full health. If you put those dissolving blocks into your tank you may as well go without, since they contain almost no nutrition and only degrade water quality.
Automatic feeders are more viable option if you are not comfortable leaving them, but you don't need it, it would be more for your own peace of mind.
2007-02-16 00:48:21 · answer #2 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The slow release food is the best way to go. Don't bother with the electric feeder. We always use the slow release tablets. You can get them for a few days or longer. They are inexpensive and won't cloud your water.
2007-02-15 19:31:38 · answer #3 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they make slow release food caplets which you drop into the tank and will slowly desolve over a weeks or more feeding your fish for you. Ask for them at your pet store.
2007-02-15 19:27:01 · answer #4 · answered by Jack of 4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they make electric feeders. you put the food in and it dispenses it on schedule. they are maybe 12 bucks at walmart. you might find you like it so much you use it all the time. no more worrying about if you fed them yet or not.
2007-02-15 19:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
better not.. for 1-3 days i think it could but for 1 week i'm not sure..better to ask your families or friends to keep it up while you go out..
2007-02-15 19:36:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they make tablets you can put in the water that dissolve over time feeding your fish while you're away.
2007-02-15 19:26:19 · answer #7 · answered by David M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋