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Vacation?
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Greatwtehunter
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I over feed them for a few weeks ahead of time and do extensive water changes the day before I leave. I go on vacation every August for 10 days and I have yet to come home to a loss. Salamanders can easily go 2 or 3 weeks without food if they are well fed ahead of time.
I agree. The key to success is to make preparations for a couple of weeks before you go. Extra feedings and extra cleanings ahead of time. If you have a tank where the water level (or anything else) needs frequent tending, find a way to arrange things so that it doesn't need that tending.
I do the same as the others. Feed well a week or so before you go, a careful clean/ and water change or top up. Any lights that aren't on timers are put on timers. I close all curtains and windows and switch off any thing that may create a heat source. Any juveniles that generally require more frequent feeding are left with a reasonable supply of live food.
When you return, carry out your usual water changes if required. Do a general clean up and resume feeding as you would normally.
How long are you expecting to be away for and what species will be left alone?
When you return, carry out your usual water changes if required. Do a general clean up and resume feeding as you would normally.
How long are you expecting to be away for and what species will be left alone?
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Would Chinese fire belly newts be more or less inclined towards an aquatic eft set up versus...
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