Vacations- couple questions

FishGirl115
  • #1
Hey guys! My family typically goes on a week long vacation annually. Sometimes it's two weeks... My questions-
How long can guppies, bettas, neon tetras, corys, pleco, snails and shrimps go with out food? I don't want my fish to get too hungry and eat my shrimp either...
And if we do go on vacation for two weeks would my tanks be fine without water change?
Thanks!
 
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BigManAquatics
  • #2
Bettas can go about 14 days. Not sure about the others. Also can't guarantee a betta or two won't decide a shrimp looks tasty.
 
FishGirl115
  • Thread Starter
  • #3
Bettas can go about 14 days. Not sure about the others. Also can't guarantee a betta or two won't decide a shrimp looks tasty.
Only guppies and danios are with shrimp I could always have someone come at the one week mark to feed them. I would portion out the food
 
FishGirl115
  • Thread Starter
  • #5
At two weeks your tanks should be fine. Maybe just double up on some small water changes prior to leaving. Above is a link to an automatic feeder.
Thanks! Someone will have to come to take care of my rabbit and kitty anyway, so it's fine to feed them.
 
aussieJJDude
  • #6
A healthy fish can easily survive a month without constantly feeding prepared foods. Remember, a mature tank also contains food sources, such as algae, moulds, and plants which the fish are able to use as a food source.

They're likely to be fine.
 

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