L lisa1124 Small Fish Oct 7, 2005 #1 Oct 5, 2005 43 0 0 Oct 7, 2005 #1 L lisa1124 Oct 7, 2005 I keep my betta at the office, is it okay for him to go the weekend without food? His bowl is too big for me to take home with me.
I keep my betta at the office, is it okay for him to go the weekend without food? His bowl is too big for me to take home with me.
FroggyFox Forum Manager Moderator Oct 7, 2005 #2 May 16, 2003 8,589 10 38 42 Colorado Oct 7, 2005 #2 FroggyFox Oct 7, 2005 Yes he should be fine for two days without food.
CAPSLOCK Elite Fish Oct 7, 2005 #3 Jul 19, 2004 3,682 33 48 39 Cape Cod Oct 7, 2005 #3 CAPSLOCK Oct 7, 2005 Short answer: Yes, he'll be fine for 2 days (even 4-5 days is okay).
tydirian Medium Fish Oct 7, 2005 #4 Sep 3, 2005 82 0 0 50 Houston, TX Oct 7, 2005 #4 tydirian Oct 7, 2005 I will parrot the "that's ok" message. Overfeeding fish will shorten their life much more than underfeeding them (notice I did not say starve them).
I will parrot the "that's ok" message. Overfeeding fish will shorten their life much more than underfeeding them (notice I did not say starve them).
L lisa1124 Small Fish Oct 7, 2005 #5 Oct 5, 2005 43 0 0 Oct 7, 2005 #5 L lisa1124 Oct 7, 2005 Thanks everyone - I was worried about my little fella. He is so happy in his new home. The gal in the cube next to me is getting one now.
Thanks everyone - I was worried about my little fella. He is so happy in his new home. The gal in the cube next to me is getting one now.
Zman16 Large Fish Oct 7, 2005 #6 Aug 1, 2005 865 1 0 32 Pennsylvannia Oct 7, 2005 #6 Zman16 Oct 7, 2005 What kind of tank is he in?
L lisa1124 Small Fish Oct 7, 2005 #7 Oct 5, 2005 43 0 0 Oct 7, 2005 #7 L lisa1124 Oct 7, 2005 He is in a 3 gallon bowl (I thought it was 5 but I think I misjudged).
seastaar88 Superstar Fish Oct 7, 2005 #8 Feb 1, 2004 1,705 1 0 42 middletown, CT Oct 7, 2005 #8 seastaar88 Oct 7, 2005 ... i only feed my fish 2-3 times a week.
FroggyFox Forum Manager Moderator Oct 7, 2005 #9 May 16, 2003 8,589 10 38 42 Colorado Oct 7, 2005 #9 FroggyFox Oct 7, 2005 Thats ok....3 gallons is better than 1 Just dont tell him about the 5. You'll have to set a good example with frequent water changes for your coworker hehe
Thats ok....3 gallons is better than 1 Just dont tell him about the 5. You'll have to set a good example with frequent water changes for your coworker hehe
L lisa1124 Small Fish Oct 7, 2005 #10 Oct 5, 2005 43 0 0 Oct 7, 2005 #10 L lisa1124 Oct 7, 2005 LOL - I am going to try and find a five gallon for George. My co-worker will be an excellent mommy. Funny how attached you can get to these beautiful creatures.
LOL - I am going to try and find a five gallon for George. My co-worker will be an excellent mommy. Funny how attached you can get to these beautiful creatures.
Just dont tell him about the 5.