Hey all, I have to leave town for two days. will my fish be okay without eating during this time. They generally have two healthy feedings daily. I have never left before so I am unsure if this is okay. Anyone with advice, please let me know.
How long can my FH go without eating?
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Hi, Yes it is ok. they can easily handle it. 
also, IMO, not feeding the fish for a few days is pretty much more safe than getting someone to feed them who is not familiar with fish keeping.
also, IMO, not feeding the fish for a few days is pretty much more safe than getting someone to feed them who is not familiar with fish keeping.
You should actually make a habit of it. Fasting your fish for 1-2 days a week is very beneficial to your fishes health. It gives them the opportunity to remove any harmful toxins they may be building up. Start doing this once a week and within a month I guarantee you will notice a happier, healthier fish.
agreed with everyone i always skip a day of feeding just like bryn michael suggested
and fish in the wild doesnt eat everyday only when theres food available so 2 days is ok
some fishkeepers even starve fish for a week or 2 to convert them to pellets
and fish in the wild doesnt eat everyday only when theres food available so 2 days is ok
some fishkeepers even starve fish for a week or 2 to convert them to pellets
Appreciate the responses. I am going to start doing the no food thing a couple days out of the week right away...actually today since I am leaving town. These guys eat me out of house and home anyway, helping the budget out sounds great! I have them in 2 separate tanks but was concerned with the larger tank because it is a community tank, don't want them to go crazy on each other. One last questions, lights in the tank on or off? They are in a room that gets pretty good sunlight. Just keep the lights off? The smaller tank in my bedroom gets no light, so I am imagining to just keep those on the entire time. Does this all sound right? Thanks guys.
Agreed. Lights out. I think even the bedroom tank you should keep the lights out. I think it would be like fish in the wild during a storm or something where it would be cloudy for a couple days. LOL 