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Time For a Vacation - But Who Will Feed the Fish?

The first order of business should be toneed each day into containers so that
figure out how to feed the fish whilethe person who helps you out simply has
you're away. You may be surprised toto follow directions for daily feeding,
discover that fish can survive for longand you don't have to worry about the
periods of time (several weeks) withoutpossibility of your fish overeating.
food. In the wild, fish can't alwaysFor saltwater aquariums, someone may
find food on a regular basis, so theyhave to empty the skimmer collection cup
have adapted to live in conditions ofas it fills with gunk and starts to
scarcity. If you're only going away forsmell. Or, you can adjust the collection
a week or two, feeding your fish isn'tcup before you leave to collect less
necessarily something you have to worryprotein for a few weeks.
about. Actually, when you come home theIf you're going away for longer than two
aquarium may be cleaner than when youweeks, asking for help from someone you
left because the fish produced littleknow and trust is a necessity because
waste during your vacation.even if the fish are being fed properly,
Automatic Feedersthe quality of the tank water needs to
Many people are afraid to leave theirbe maintained.
fish without food for an extended periodMaintenance - Before you leave
of time, no matter what the experts say.Prior to leaving, do a partial water
This is when an automatic food feederchange to clean the water out and ensure
comes in handy. These devices arethat your fish don't become stressed and
designed to release food at specifiedstay healthy while you're away. This
intervals automatically. Automaticalso ensures that water levels remain at
feeders are affordable and you can usean acceptable place during your absence.
them throughout the year as well. FillEven with a high rate of evaporation,
the feeder with any type of food youthe tank will be tolerable until you
want (tropical fish flakes or pelletreturn.
food) and it's ready to go. AutomaticIt's also a good idea to rinse out the
feeders last for a few weeks beforefilters and make necessary replacements.
needing a refill. Most of these devicesWhat about the lighting? A simple
let you adjust the amount of food that'ssolution is to purchase a light timer
released each time, and arethat will turn on and off automatically
battery-operated.so that everything in your aquarium
Another idea is to ask friends, family,receives the proper amount of light to
or neighbors to feed the fish for you.stay healthy and alive.
Divide the amount of food your fish will



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