Feeding and Nutrition :: Dolby the Overeater

[okimble]

I will be going out of town this week for the holidays. As a way of compensating, I bought my RES 12 rosies to snack on. I thought they would last into the week, as he usually eats them at a slow pace, but to my surprise (and upset) he has already eaten all but 1 within the day. I know this is far too much food for one time. So, I'm wondering, should I risk buying a few more fish and hope he saves them for when I'm gone, or should I allow him to go without food for a few days (seeing as how he gorged himself today)? Thanks!

[Kemul]

I think rosies are once-in-a-month treat, so your RES should be fine when you
go out of town for a few days.

[Sassamo]

I wouldn't get anymore fish. He's had his protien intake for the month. He should be fine while your gone. Do you have a timer for the lights?

[megcornell]

When you say a few days, how many days are we talking?


You can always drop a water plant in the tank. My turtle shreds it immediately, but it takes her a few days to pick up all the scraps around the tank.