Depending on the tank size and if it is cycled, water quality would be more of an issue than food, these guy can go several weeks without food, but water quality can be problematic, but if he is in a filtered, 1.5-2g or larger tank make a good water change the night before you leave and give a good feeding, turn off the light, depending on the heater type sometimes it is safer to unplug them and leave the light on instead, getting a little cold is better than being cooked if something was to happen.
He's in a 3.5 gallon. It's not filtered - I do have a filter but whenever I set it up and turn it on he sticks to it. Like, just floats over and sticks on there. And it freaks me out. :I
He does have a heater set to 76 degrees? Or 78. High 70's.
Is the heat the pre set type, if so leave it on, I would not use the filter, make a good water change and feed him before you leave and when you get back feed and make another water change, he should be fine if he is a healthy fish to start with.
He'll be fine I would suggest feeding him less actually.. I always lower the amount of food I feed my guys before I leave (for instance they only got 2 pellets at dinner tonight and won't be getting any breakfast before I leave tomorrow)
Mine got fed every other day when I was gone last year.
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