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02-08-2014, 12:49 AM | #1 |
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Care of aro when holidaying
Hi guys.
Newbie here. Jus curious. Who takes care of ur aro if whole family is going for a long holiday? For those who fed their aros pellet diet, can we rely on those timed dispenser? What abt those who feeds on SW / MP...etc? Was planning on getting a aro but wife was not very supportive as she doesn't wan to come home to a dead aro after holidaying. Any advise or experience to share? Thanks. |
02-08-2014, 01:17 AM | #2 |
Dragon
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Will depends ur aro size...and ur holiday length days....
For small aro less 8" then best can someone feed. For bigger aros like 12" above , they can easily dun feed for a mth Before the trip....a week before I will heavy feed, pump up mass When a week holiday I will off lights at most on a dim led And just let the filter run. Stop feed 2 days before. And WC when on thef day I go And no feed for the whole week while I away Min poo and waste, keep water clean . |
02-08-2014, 01:29 AM | #3 |
Arofanatic
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second what vitor has stated.
i had tried before 1 week never feed him while i was on holiday... he was 6 inches that time. depends on how long is your holiday and how big is the aro too. normally from 6 inches to 10 inches, it will take abt 2-3 mths. after that, like vitor bro say, can starve for 1 mth. |
02-08-2014, 01:35 AM | #4 |
Dragon
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If no feed, wouldnt it attack tank mates
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02-08-2014, 02:00 AM | #5 |
Arofanatic
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02-08-2014, 05:17 AM | #6 |
Dragon
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aros can go for sometime without food. dont worry.
infact most fish can go sometime without food.. it is the overfeeding and bad water that kills most fishes |
02-08-2014, 05:18 AM | #7 |
Dragon
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look at those who pellet training their aros.. easily 1 month no food also
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02-08-2014, 08:37 AM | #8 |
Arofanatic
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how about those with Comm tank like 5- 6 arrow? Will they fight?
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02-08-2014, 09:21 AM | #9 |
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Hey all, thx for the input...
Does tankmate hv to be around the same size as aro to be "safe" from being eaten? My plan is to setup a tank with aro, tin foil and maybe a birchir type fish. if size difference is too big, will tankmates become feeder? |
02-08-2014, 09:43 AM | #10 |
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bro just make sure that you wc a day before your trip.
ensure that the aro tank is properly covered too now, I do go overseas from time to time for official assignments and personal matters. so far so good. even my ranchus are doing fine with my time of absence. however, I do have a local housekeeper who comes in at least 3 times per week just to check or even to perform a minor wc but totally no feeding. bro, just enjoy the holiday |
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