RE: [GSAS-Member] Anyone in the West Seattle area?

["Monica H" <ninita@hotmail.com>]

Really??  Would they really be fine that long?  I am fairly new to discus, 
and have been doing everything by the book.  I don't want to starve the poor 
guys to death.  Would any of my other tanks be fine not feeding?  I have:
1. 40g community type tank w/ angels, plecos, corys, and a couple guppies
2. 60g Lake Malawi cichlid tank w/ about 8 large African cichlids and 2 
plecos
3. 40g Lake Malawi youngster tank w/ about 10 4-8 month olds and a pleco.
4. 20g Jewel cichlid tank w/ a mated pair and their fry.
5. 10g dwarf puffer tank w/ 2 dwarf puffers

and the discus.

I would hate to have them die because I'm going on vacation.

Thanks!
Monica


> Monica,
>
> While a normal feeding and water changes are best, have you considered not 
> feeding the discus for the week and a half while on your vacation?
>
> They will be fine without food for that amount of time and the additional 
> benefit is the water quality stays better when they are not eating.
>
> Just my .02
>
> Paul
>
> > From: "Monica H" <ninita@hotmail.com>
> > Reply-To: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member 
> > chat<gsas-member@thekrib.com>
> > To: gsas-member@thekrib.com
> > Subject: [GSAS-Member] Anyone in the West Seattle area?
> > Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 16:53:03 +0000
> >
> > My partner and I are going on vacation August 4th - 15th.  I was wondering 
> > if anyone on this list is in the West Seattle area (or close) and would be 
> > interested in "fish sitting"?  All that would need to be done is 1 water 
> > change (about 10-20%) on about 5 tanks while we are gone, and 2-3 water 
> > changes on the discus tank.  Also, perhaps feeding some frozen and/or 
> > foods a few times, mostly for the discus.  I can have my neighbor do this 
> > but would prefer someone on the list IF there is anyone close by.  I can 
> > pay you.  Thanks.
> >
> > Monica
> >
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