Click here to read more about live Black Worms. Most fish that you can buy from this web site or elsewhere are very young, and like all young animals, they need food at least twice a day, every day. Make a commitment to take the time to feed your fish carefully twice every day. If you're going out of town for a day or even two days, your fish will survive without food. You certainly should not leave your fish extra food in their home with one exception.
Several companies make food blocks, which are also called vacation blocks, banquet blocks, etc.
They are made of plaster of paris mixed with bits of fish food. As the plaster of paris dissolves in the water the fish can bite on the exposed pieces of food. Plecostomus, algae eater, sharks, and crabs swarm around them. We recommend cleaning your fish's home before you leave to go on vacation. Click here for more information about cleaning your fish's home.