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Betta fish2007-11-24 23:10:15

The fish should be fine for that period of time. Overfeeding fish is worse for the fish.

Clean the bowl every 2-3 days- but just rinse gravel a bit in cold water 'cause there's organisms in it that are good for the fish, they build up over time.

Water has to be same temp. when changed. Use chlorine drops every water change- water filters remove sediment, not chemicals.

Hope that helps.

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Beta's are pretty tough fish. I've seen them recover after fighting (and getting pretty banged up). I've seen one survive after being nearly frozen solid. I'm no expert, and I certainly don't like to think of animals starving, but if you have no alternative, I bet he'll live.

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Your betta will be fine. Just be sure to feed him right before you leave and as soon as you get back. When I went home from college on the weekends, I left my betta in the dorm and he didn't get fed on Saturday. Few years later, and he's still alive and well. Have a good trip!

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i have heard of bettas who have gone 3 weeks without feeding and lived and i only feed mine every other day anyway

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More fish are killed by too much food than too little. Just do a water change and your fish will be fine.(Clean water is always more important than food.)

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Most fish can go without food for a week. Your betta will be fine without food on Saturday.

~ZTM

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sounds like you got at least a tank for your betta ;-)

Don't worry, your betta will be absolutely fine without food for a day or 2, they can actually go witout food for over 2 weeks, but it's not recommended

But please stay away from feeders, they will only pollute your tank

Hope that helps

Good luck

W