Going on unexpected vacation. Baby fish, and what to do with them?

Long story short, I have to go on a road trip up to Pennsylvania for around 4 days. My sister is getting a dog for her birthday, and since I'm highly allergic to dogs(wheezing, sneezing, watery eyes, if I'm around them too long I have trouble breathing) we are getting a Kerry blue terrier. Our current dog was supposed to be non-shedding(a shizu mix) but turned out to be a Tibetan spaniel mix, which of course means he sheds. I'm all for adopting, I was encouraging my mom to do so, but she said she can't risk me and my allergies. So basically, the breeder we're getting this dog from is a snow bird(only lives in Florida during the winter) so she is going back up north soon. She has to get this dogs ears set or something like that, so she won't let us have the dog now. We have to travel up to PA memorial weekend to meet her(can you tell I really don't want another dog?)This leaves the question, what to do with the baby fish?
I'm not worried about my bigger fish, it's the babies I'm concerned about. I have 2 spawns of betta's and a goldfish spawn that get fed BBS and microworms, I can't trust someone I barely know to do that for me. Staying home isn't an option(I've begged and pleaded), so since I can't trust our pet-sitter I have no idea what to do. I'm going to see if my neighbors can do it(I trust them, they know how picky I am with my fish) but if they can't I need a plan. Thoughts?

 

Oh that's tough... Perhaps an automatic feeder? I've never used one, so I can't recommend anything. If that will not work, perhaps pre set the feedings for the sitter. Like have the pill organisers with tank 1, tank 2, exc. also label the tanks with masking tape or something, so the pet sitter really only has to open the lid(assuming you have a lid on your aquarium) dump the amount in you have pre set, and close the lid.

 

The problem with that is that the babies have live food, not the best for an automatic feeder. The adults can go 4 days without food, but I'm not sure about the babies. One batch is only two weeks old today.

 

Oh... Forgot that they need live food... Is there any way you could pre set the live food? Or perhaps print out directions for her/hI'm on how to take care of them. Be very specific, as if your telling this to a 2 year old. Also tell your pet sitter the importance of their job.

 

Possibly, but the BBS culture needs replacing every day, and I can't ask someone to do that for me. And the microworms are nasty, maybe I could convince them to do that every other day? What do you think the chances of them surviving 4 days with no food are?

 

I'm by no means experienced in either betta fry or goldfish fry, but I usually fast my platy fry once a week. I'm thinking they might be ok, and if you can get your petsitter to feed them live food every day then... I'd say the chances are better. Sorry, the only fry I've ever had are cherry barbs and platy/Molly. I'd still right down very specific instructions, gosh, if I had to leave my fish to a sitter I'd make them study and take a test...

 

I'm going to try weaning them on to dry foods(the goldies and older bettas anyways) so whoever ends up feeding will only have to feed one tank live stuff. I'll have them feed every other day, just so I don't worry too much. Thanks for the help

 

Can fry eat from the feeding blocks? If yes then you could tell the person to just replace the block once in a while.

 

The feeder blocks do more harm than good, they foul up the water and cause ammonia spikes. Plus the babies will only eat live food right now.

 

Oh okay. Didnt know that.

 

No problem Flowingfins, glad I was of some help. hope all goes well and you have no losses.

 

@Bizaliz might have an idea due to her experience with Angel fry. Or MarkN.

 

MarkN1990 you went through this whole experience LOL what would your words of advice be?

 

Can you get some Java Moss, Guppy Grass, or other floating plants? Water Sprite with good root systems? The fry will find sufficient microorganisms in these to hold them for a few days, and the plants will also keep the ammonia level down, which is the real hazard in leaving tiny fry.

 

I have some floating bacopa I could put in. Would that help?

 

It would help, but I would suggest something with finer leaves or root systems.

 

Hmm, I'll look around. I might have to order something, the majority of my plants are bacopa.

 

You can try putting in a couple more Indian almond leaves before you go, so they can get some microorganisms off of those like your first spawn?

 

I got some Java moss today! I will add some IAL before we leave too. Thanks for the help guys