i am going on vacation and wont be able to feed my oscar for 2 weeks what should i do about food?

even though the fish can go without food for quite a long time, I would like to put a healthy Oscar through this, it really isn't fair. If there is absolutely no possibility of somebody coming in to feed the fish, there are automatic fish food dispenses on the market. I found one particular type in less than a minute, have a good look, that don't cost very much and can dispense pellets every few hours, that will keep your Oscar happy when you are away.

www.twenga.co.uk/offer/0173785793.html

You could have someone come and feed them once and a while. They wouldn't need food daily, but every few days would be beneficial.

www.aquatics-warehouse.co.uk/acatalog/A0...NG_EQUIPMENT_45.html

what about those things you put in your tank and they feed your fish for 2 weeks there like
food blocks they look like sea shells? would that work

blocks are Not really for oscars, more for small fish, I'll go with the auto feeder, or a friend

I'd also recommend doing a 40% water change the day before you go away. I don't know how big your tank is,but if you are away for two weeks, I would suggest feeding very sparingly, you don't want your nitrates soaring by the time you get back

I agree an auto-feeder is the best idea if you can't get someone to feed them for you. They range in price some are very inexpensive and should last a few years and many vacations. It is actually a good thing to have on hand,

Oh yea, along with the water change I would change the filter media and clean the filters. Maybe add some biological media if you have the space. 2 weeks is a prettu decent time period,

If you use those auto feeders then test it first(not on the tank) to make sure you have got it adjusted and working right

I would also feed them half of what you normally do(should be what they will eat in 2 or 3 mins) otherwise your nitrates might go too high

If you get someone to pop round and feed your fish (twice a week will do but everyday is best) then measure each days food out in a separate pot and hide all the other food. I went away for the weekend and left the food measured out and when i got back my girlfriend said she had put more food in on one day (i was only gone for 3) as 'one fish ate most of it'. This is despite all the times i have gone on about nitrate levels and that feeding too much is bad. Aaaarrghh