How long can an irrubesco go without food?

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How long can an irrubesco go without food?

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I'm going to be out of town for about a week for Christmas. I'm pretty sure the answer is no, but can an irrubesco go that long without feeding?

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Yup, they can actually go a couple of weeks and be fine. My DPs didn't eat for almost a month when I first got them.
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Yeah, if healthy & well fed before you go, a week should be fine. Make sure & do a water change the day before you leave.
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Really? I guess she's just so good at being pitiful after I give her her weekly fast day that I thought she'd wither away after a full week. :roll:

My mom is willing to look after her, but since she lives 2 hours away it would mean breaking down the puff tank, driving her over to my mom's place, setting her up, installing her food in the freezer....you get the picture. :wink:

PP, I'll be sure to give her a really thorough cleaning the day before I go and on the day I get back. :)

Thanks PP and Boxermom! If teensie little dwarf puffs can go a month, Alaska should be just fine. She'll just be extra pitiful when I get home. :roll:
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