Going out of town for 12 days... got a auto feeder!

If the lowest setting dispenses too much food, try putting some tape over the opening to decrease the amount.

Personally, I don't trust autofeeders enough to leave one for two weeks without thoroughly testing it.

To be honest, I'd be just as concerned with the detectable ammonia and zero nitrates... sounds like a tank that hasn't developed it's colony of ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria (the so-called biofilter). In other words, the tank my not have cycled, which would be a problem if your autofeeder went overboard and dumped in a bunch of food.

Changing water before you leave would be smart, as would making sure the feeder only drops a smidgen of food. Too bad the fish are so small, or you could leave without feeding.

Good luck, and congrats on the wedding!

Jim
 
If it is the Hagen then the lowest setting dropps a tiny amount of food. I use it in a 10 gallon tank when I go away with no problems. If it breaks the worst that can happen is no food comes out. Or else it can get clogged and once again no food.

Yes, it is always best if someone can come in and do water changes and feedings.

Thankfully your fish are small and the tank is big and a good water change should help keep things going till you get back home. Remember though, as soon as you get home - water change water change!!! I am sure the significant other will probably wish to be the center of attention but the little guys will need 10 minutes of your time (just have the water prepared and setting by the tank for a quick water change).
 
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