How long not to feed.

[bothfly]

I have a newish reef tank with 2 clowns, 2 firefish and 1 Wrasse. Several soft corals and the basic cleaner crew.
I'm going out of town for 6 days next week. Will the fish and tank be ok without any food or should I get someone to come over and feed. I'd hate for them to over feed vs not feed at all.
What's the best choice.
Thanks

 

[Shep]

6 days is pushing it, I would have someone come over and feed at least once, maybe on day 3.

 

[saltyphish]

I agree you can go 2-3 days no problem.

6 days is pushing it, I would have someone come over and feed at least once, maybe on day 3.

 

[saltyphish]

You could look into an auto feeder if no one is able to come over and feed. I can't recommend any brands since I have never used one but regardless I would run it with you there for a while before trusting it just to make sure it is working the way it should.

 

[Noah707]

I have a few eheim auto feeders I've used on my freshwater tanks before without issue. I don't think I'd trust it over a nano or tank with sensitive corals/fish..although it'd probably be fine.