Vacation feeding

[Amsomething]

I have two small water features that have a few very small "feeder" goldfish in each. I only feed them 2-3 times/week right now (they eat plants, insects, algae, etc. at other times), and I thought I'd just give them each a "vacation feeder block" when I leave town for a few weeks, but I found out the blocks have copper in them, so they'd be toxic to my trapdoor and other pond snails. Clearly that won't work.

I don't think an automatic feeder would work because of the set-up I have.

What do you all do if you leave town? Would the fish probably be okay for 12-14 days if they have enough plants to munch on, or if I feed them well before I leave? Unfortunately, I don't have any available neighbors to help me out while I'm gone.

Thanks for your ideas!

 

[addy1]

They will be fine without food until you come back. Esp since they are small and you have plants in the water features.

 

[Ray G]

Your goldfish will be fine while you are away. I am assuming they are small and therefore lots of food around for their tiny appetites. They will welcome you when you get back! Dont give them a big feed before you go either. Just normal feed.

 

[Amsomething]

Thank you both!