If you are leaving soon for vacation, then it is time to start thinking about what to do with your Goldfish. There are a few options, but it really depends on how long the stay is. Here is a guide about what I do with my fish on vacation and what you should do:
1 – 6 days: Leave your goldfish at home. Make sure to clean their tank right before you leave, and you will also need to get a food dispenser or a food that dissolves – we use Penn Plax Spirulina Shell Shape Vacation Fish Feeder
1 – 2 weeks: You will need someone to take care of your fish. We have other members of our family come over and feed and clean the tank when needed. If you don’t have a family member that can do this, you can ask a friend to do the same.
3 – 4 weeks: You will definitely need to take your fishy friends to one of your friend or family’s house. Everything they will need to take care of the fish, such as food, cleaning supplies, and your contact information will be needed. I would suggest that you write a short care guide for them, so if they ever need help, they can look there before they call you.
A little over a month: You will need a friend or family who will be able to take care of your pets for this longer time period. Though I am not absolutely sure about this, you can try your local veterinarian as last resort if you really need someone to watch your pet, though I definitely would not rely on this.
More than 2 months: You will need to take your fish and all their supplies with you on vacation. Though this may be difficult, there are ways in which you can safely do this. There is a video by Solid Gold that I believe is a great video to watch if you would like to know how to safely travel with your goldfish. She used this method when she was moving, but it works fine if you are simply traveling. Here is the link: Solid Gold’s How to Travel With Your Fish Video
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