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Betta fish feeder vacation11/21/2023 If you intend to be away for longer then 2 weeks then you will need a more sophisticated filter system including several filters. Many small filters can be obtained very cheaply and will create a better overall place for the Betta to live. They also disturb the surface of the water causing air to be moved through the tank, cutting down on pockets of stale or toxic water in the tank, this can also be achieved by purchasing an air bubbler. Filters allow for sediment to be removed keeping the tank cleaner for longer, this can include removing excess food in order to avoid ammonia build up causing the water to become toxic. With many small tanks they do not initially come with filters, so moving to a slightly larger tank or purchasing a filter may be necessary. There are several options for this which include: Filters If you intend to travel for more then one week at a time, then organizing to have the tank cleaned or partially cleaned whilst you are away is very important. I use the Vacation Food Slow Release Feeder Block. ![]() ![]() However if you are only going to be away for less then a week many options will work well, as they slowly break down in the water and dispense small amounts of food, this will ensure the Betta is eating regularly until you return. Some Blocks can last up to 2 weeks but are less recommended for Betta fish as these are intended for use in large aquariums with several fish, as to avoid over feeding. So they should be setup well before you leave to ensure the setup is right for you.įood Blocks are a good option if you only intend to be away for a few days, with several varieties available on the market and with relatively cheap cost. If the dispenser fails to dispense food the fish will simply starve to death after roughly 1 week, neither of which are good scenarios and will put a negative end to the holiday. If the fish becomes over fed it can lead to a build up of ammonia in the tank causing the fish to become very ill very quickly, as well as the fish becoming over fed which can cause constipation and bloating. However care must be taken if you are choosing a automatic feeder as there a several reports online of over dispensing of food, or clogging of the dispenser. These are good options to consider if you are going to be away for more then a week as it will continue to dispense food until the supply has run out. I recommend using the EHEIM Battery Operated Auto Fish Feeder. Some of the products on the market will dispense dried food at a certain interval during the day, for example every 12 hours, and others will give you the variability of choosing how often you want the Betta to be fed, such as twice a day with a 6 hour interval. The best idea to ensure your Betta is happy and healthy when you return is to tick all the boxes that come to its care, these include : Foodĭepending on the length of time away from your Betta there are several different options for ensuring that your fish is well fed upon your return such as : Automatic FeedersĪutomatic feeders do as the name suggests, feed your fish without the need of you being there. Whilst there are plenty of articles online about “how long can my Betta fish survive without food” many forget that being healthy isn’t the same as survival, and will leave your Betta susceptible to disease and infection, which may drastically reduce the lifespan of the fish. So what can you do to ensure they are alive and well when you return? Whilst you can take the dog away to friends or family, or the local carer, you may have forgotten about your beloved Betta fish. ![]() ![]() With all vacation plans, all your time will be spent planning out what you are going to be doing, packing, getting flights or travel arrangements in check, time off of work, and enjoying every moment of being away.
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