will they be fine?

[rED O]

I am leaving friday night and will not be coming home until monday sometime.

will my stingrays be fine for no food for 4 days? I know my aro and oscars can do it, not sure about the rays.

 

[Tom]

They will be fine. Could use this as an opportunity to starve them and wean them onto other foods if you have not already.

 

[Nic]

i do a few large feedings then 2 days for before i leave i do massive water changes 2x50% in a row atleast and then leave and not think twice about it.... never had a single problem... when i return i do a water change and start feeding them... and yes this would be ideal to try them on other foods and keep the starve going for a few extra days

 

[rED O]

I will do a large water change. but why?

 

[skynoch]

I will do a large water change. but why?

Usually rays can go a long time without food if there in good shape. After 4 days your water quality may go bad so if your water is up to snuff it will be better. Also there could be power outages and other things that effect the water. Water is always the problem when leaving unless your on a drip system.

 

[rED O]

Usually rays can go a long time without food if there in good shape. After 4 days your water quality may go bad so if your water is up to snuff it will be better. Also there could be power outages and other things that effect the water. Water is always the problem when leaving unless your on a drip system.

thanks scott.

I am looking forward to the weekend

 

[Nic]

why not do a couple large water changes before you leave? you know then when you left your water is clean....

 

[jwong1024]

Yes, feed them go for the next couple of days. Do a WC before you leave. And they should be fine when you get back.

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Should be ok if healthy...

 

[rED O]

I will do a w/c on my tanks before I go