Feeding aquarium pets on a regular basis is key to their wellbeing, or else they could starve to death while you’re gone. Without adequate nourishment, fish could quickly succumb to starvation while you’re gone.
There are a number of solutions available to ensure that your goldfish remain fed during your vacation, including slow release fish feeders, automatic dispensers, and fish-feeding buddies.
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1. Automatic Feeders
One of the easiest and simplest methods for feeding goldfish during weekend is an automatic feeder, which will dispense their food either at set intervals throughout the day or multiple times depending on which model you select.
Fill your barrel with your chosen fish food and set it to dispense automatically at feeding time. As feeding time arrives, the barrel rotates to drop small amounts into your aquarium.
When selecting an automatic fish feeder, the primary considerations should be how much food can be dispensed and its programming flexibility – this will depend on both the size of your tank and how many fish reside inside.
2. A Fish-Sitter
No matter if it is for vacationing purposes or simply checking on your fish tank while away, hiring a fish-sitter is often an ideal solution. Some are friends or neighbors; others make a living overseeing aquariums for businesses or institutions.
Before leaving on vacation, you will need to arrange for your fish to be looked after and fed properly. An experienced fish-sitter should have an organized plan in place and can answer any queries that might arise from leaving them in their care.
One effective strategy to avoid overfeeding your fish while you’re away is measuring out their daily meals in advance using a pill dispenser. Fill it up with amounts of kelp flake pellets or algae tabs (depending on what your fish prefer) each day of the week for ease of feeding!
Your sitter should not only feed, but also change water filters, monitor heater and AC settings and leave their contact number so in case of emergencies they can be reached easily.
3. Portable Feeders
For an easy way to feed your goldfish without taking up too much space, portable feeders could be the answer. These handy devices offer constant food supply throughout the day or night with an LED indicator light to show just how many fish are currently eating at any one time.
Portable fish feeders stand out with their impressive battery life – lasting up to three months per single charge! Plus they come equipped with handy features like RGB LED illumination and automatic feeding that dispense one unit per rotation cycle.
Sparkfun Open Magic Lure stands out among portable fish feeders by using an RGB LED to show how much food your goldfish have eaten, before dispensing it via a specially-made motor. Furthermore, the device comes equipped with an app for your smartphone so you can manage its operations using Bluetooth connectivity.
4. Feeding Stations
Automated fish feeders can help ensure that your goldfish remain healthy when you’re away. These weatherproof devices can be programmed to dispense food at specific times throughout the day.
Consider both its features and how long you plan to be away when selecting an automatic goldfish feeder; some models provide food up to six weeks later!
Fish feeders should provide food at least twice daily; if your schedule allows it, however, feedings could occur more frequently; otherwise you may enlist the assistance of family or pet sitters to feed them while you’re out on vacation.
Keep your goldfish happy and healthy during your holiday by giving them plenty of exercise, keeping the aquarium water clean, and performing partial water changes at least every week as well as investing in an effective filter system.
