Do any of you know the actual cause of death of your fish? Was it just high nitrates or some chemical in the blocks themselves that got to them? I'm just asking for future reference, because with the size of my tank and stocking it takes a while for nitrates to build up, and I don't really see that being too huge of a concern for the length of time I'd be gone.
I'm really just curious and trying to figure it all out so I can make the best decision for my tanks, and since every case is different, specifics would be helpful if you have time :. I've not lost fish to them, but I've never used them. I just don't feed them while I'm gone. Fish can survive for 2 weeks without food, sometimes more if there are things to eat already in the tank.
When I went away for 2 weeks, I put a bunch of ghost shrimp in the tanks. Sick fish and fry probably won't make it that long without food. Thanks, Jaysee. I'd love to do the ghost shrimp idea, but it's my understanding that they're tropical, and my tank is too cold. I'm also worried that they'd get sucked up in the filters - how do you prevent this?
Good morning. You may find the above link helpful. Have fun on your vacation and travel safely. Ghost shrimp are good swimmers - I don't think you have to worry. As for it being a cooler tank, if you acclimate them well enough I think they'll be fine Normally the deaths are caused by the vacation blocks dissolving too quickly and making the ammonia in the tank go crazy. Goldfish can survive pretty long without food. If it's just a weekend vacation, I'd say no vacation block.
Over a week, get a friend to feed a little bit put the food in an envelope and hid the can once every 3 days. Because the block won't get consumed immediately, ammonia won't suddenly rise. It will slowly creep upwards over the course of a week or so.
But if your tank is cycled , how would you get ammonia? Wouldn't it go ammonia - nitrite - nitrate, and if there was a problem at all it would be high nitrates? But if your tank is cycled, how would you get ammonia? Good point, Jaysee. Similar Aquarium Threads M. MangoPineapple Aug 25, Freshwater Invertebrate. Replies 4 Views Sep 25, Debbie Question Vacation feeding for Tetras. Melannjur Jul 18, General Discussion.
Replies 2 Views Jul 18, Melannjur. Question Vacation woes. Valleriani May 30, Freshwater Aquarium Discussion. Replies 10 Views This is where all the problems start. The water begins to foul. Fish begin to suffocate from the toxic ammonia that's built up in the water and will die one by one. If nothing is done you will have a pretty smelly tank when you get back home. If by any chance you do overfeed your fish, make sure you scoop out the remaining food with a fine net.
Removing the waste quickly will help ensure your fish stay healthy and happy. The block dissolves slowly, releasing food to your fish after a few hours. One pyramid is enough to feed fish average 5cm length for up to 3 days. It comes in a 4 pack and is suitable for both freshwater and saltwater tanks.
It works the same as the Weekend Pyramid blocks, but lasts for up to 14 days. Just make sure you don't use these in a fish bowl or a non-aerated tank. The answer is simple - get an automatic fish feeder. They're simple to use and easy to install. Just fill up the food chamber with flakes, pellets, granules.
Set the time on the digital display - it's pretty much like a digital clock. Before you faint at that option, read on! The simplest option for feeding is to use vacation feeders. They are available in 2-day weekend , 7-day, and day sizes. There are two basic types: one where the food is embedded in a calcium block, and the other style has the food in a gel.
In each case, the block gradually dissolves in the water, releasing food particles for the fish to eat. Feeder blocks have several benefits, including:. Make sure that the number of blocks used in the aquarium is sufficient for all of the fish in the aquarium. But it is better to underfeed the fish than overfeed them for the time you are away. If using the larger calcium blocks, especially in soft water conditions, they can impact the aquarium water chemistry.
The gel feeders are less likely to cause water quality changes, but some say their fish won't eat them. Automatic feeders come in electric plug-in models and battery operated models. They have timers that can be set to dispense the proper amount of food one or more times per day. The opening in the food-holding dispenser can be adjusted to deliver a certain amount of food at each feeding. These are great to use anytime, and if you have it before you go on vacation, you can adjust the timing and dispensed food quantity to feed the fish correctly every day.
As long as the food dispenser is full before you leave, and holds enough food to dispense for the duration you will be gone, these work well for feeding your fish while you are away. If you are going on an extended vacation or holiday more than a week , you should have someone tend your fish. The most important thing to impress upon your helper is that they should not overfeed your fish. Excess food will foul the aquarium and can prove lethal.
Many fish will "beg" for more food even when they are well fed Angelfish are notorious for begging , but should not be indulged. In order to prevent your house sitter from giving too much food, you should pre-measure each meal in a small container or plastic bag.
One good option is to use an inexpensive plastic pill dispenser that has a compartment for each day of the week. As you feed your fish the week before you leave, place the same amount of food in one of the pill compartments. By the end of the week, you will have the next week's feedings all prepared for your helper. All they have to do is open the dispenser each day and put the food in that day's compartment into the aquarium. Feeding the fish once a day while you are gone, even if you normally feed the fish twice daily, will usually be sufficient.
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