 How Long Can A Fh Fast Before Sheet Kicks In? |
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  Aug 29 2008, 08:04 PM
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 Shi Fu  Group: Root Admin Posts: 3,164 Joined: 23-October 07 From: Queens NY Member No.: 2 Country : 
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Alright, im going to be gone for a week and am worry about them. I will feed them well the day before and followed with a massive WC the day i leave. Any suggestions on what i can do? I know they have those vacation food sticks for guppies and small fishes, not sure how well it does with a fh/frontosas..
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Aug 29 2008, 08:20 PM
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 Golden Monkey  Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Bay Area, CA aka KillaKali Member No.: 151 Country :
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they can last a week without food bro, I think WC the day before you leave and power feed the day you leave. Fish arnt that sensitive bro. Just make sure all the top is covered so they wont jump. If you are reallllly worried the get an automatic feeder and leave lights off at all times.
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Aug 29 2008, 08:23 PM
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 Golden Monkey  Group: Dynamic Team Posts: 991 Joined: 24-October 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 14 |
I've heard flowerhorn can go as long as 1 month or more without being feed.
So one week is nothing to them, without feeding your tank will be so clean when you get back. |
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Aug 29 2008, 08:24 PM
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Golden Monkey Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Bay Area, CA aka KillaKali Member No.: 151 Country :
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sheet will start kickin in at a month, make sure you start right away small feedings 3-4 times a day to keep belly full and fatten up like hibernating.
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Aug 29 2008, 08:52 PM
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 Luo Han  Group: Forum Moderators Posts: 2,003 Joined: 24-March 08 From: Toronto On Member No.: 410 Country : 
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When we went to FLA in December for a week we bought the vacation food blocks.. it looks like a hard white rock.. we cut 2 blocks up and put them into each tank and each side of the divider.. when we got back the water was still clear and the food was gone.. they are cheap here about $1.79 / block from Big Al's. Did the same thing when we were gone for 4 days this past July and they were happy as happy could be!
But i'm sure a week is fine.. i just spoil my fishy's:)) This post has been edited by christina: Aug 29 2008, 08:53 PM --------------------      |
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Aug 29 2008, 09:27 PM
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Golden Monkey  Group: Senior Members Posts: 765 Joined: 1-November 07 Member No.: 101 |
Hey my friend,i think better bring your king kamfa to me,i don't want nothing happen to him ,.....
![4_12_12[1].gif](http://www.flowerhorncraze.com/style_emoticons/default/4_12_12[1].gif) ...... 
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Aug 29 2008, 11:01 PM
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 Luo Han Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,133 Joined: 26-October 07 From: Riverside Ca. Member No.: 48 Country :
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I would personally not feed any of them. Do another WC and just wait to come home. watch all the koks on your fish pop out more!
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Aug 29 2008, 11:53 PM
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 Golden Monkey Group: Senior Members Posts: 786 Joined: 26-October 07 From: Bay Area Member No.: 59 Country :
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i haven't fed one of my fish for 3 weeks during HEX treatment.He's still OK until now. I think what you need to do is WC before you leave, everything will be fine.
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Aug 30 2008, 01:55 AM
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 King Kamfa  Group: Flowerhorn Experts Posts: 1,390 Joined: 27-October 07 From: Looking At You Through The Peep Sight Member No.: 73 Country :
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Do a big water change the day before and then give them their last meal the day you leave and everything will be OK for a week or two.
Or don't feed them the day you leave and it still be OK. I fast my fish for 2 weeks and they look even better. -------------------- Know fish or No fish
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Aug 30 2008, 08:32 AM
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Shi Fu Group: Root Admin Posts: 3,164 Joined: 23-October 07 From: Queens NY Member No.: 2 Country :
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Thanks for the advices everyone. My main concerns are my cichlid community tank which feeds on each other when i dont feed them (fish starts to disspear
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Aug 30 2008, 09:32 AM
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 King Kamfa  Group: Chingmix Staff Posts: 1,286 Joined: 24-October 07 From: guam Member No.: 8 Country :
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Hi Ken,
Please buy a automatic feeder. That will help you feed them once per day for a long time. That is what I used when I went to Philippines from june 13 to july 3 -------------------- To order Chingmix email sales@chingmixusa.com
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