The Puffer Forum

So by next christmas my family wants to go on a 2 week trip to florida. What should I do. My puffer can't survive that long on its own. I know of no one to bring him to.

I go to Mexico every year for 2 weeks,...I have a friend come by and feed my fish every few days.

Yep, my lil ole next door neighbor stops by every 3 days & drops in the pre-measured food I leave for her.

not sure if I know anyone who could do that, but I will check. What about a fish store. I know a fish store owner who has some experience with salt water. I could leave him there, possibly.

I don't recommend transferring him to another tank,...very stressful. Easier to get someone to come to your house.

Ya moving him will only stress him out really bad, maybe you could pay the store own a few bucks and they could stop by and feed him for you(if you feel you can trust him in your house)

I've seen automatic fish feeders before. Never tried one though. Do they work? Could I set it to feed freeze dried krill every few days?

I've never used one....they probably would work. Not sure if I would trust it for 2 wks or leave the aquarium un-supervised for that long either.

It is easier and safer to get someone to come and feed.

I know my LFS will come feed and check my tanks for a fee. So far I haven't had to do that yet but I would much rather do that then leave my tanks unattended for two weeks.

Check with local vet offices. We use professional pet-sitters and walkers for dogs, who are also semi-pro fish sitters. They work as vet techs during the day. The owner of the LFS is their back-up, as some of my tank set-ups are fairly complex. He at least knows enough to trouble- shoot any equipment issues and how to operate the back-up generator(s) if needed.