Discus while away

[Squidward]

Hi All,

Well after my Discus disaster a few months ago, I am finally getting the replacements - arrival expected next week.
10 x 8cm Stendkers from a reputable supplier in the UK.

From mid-December I am going away on a 4 week mixed business trip/holiday.
While I am away, a friend of mine who lives nearby (experienced fish keeper) is coming by 2 or 3 times a week to feed my fish.

Will this be sufficient?
The fish would have grown a few cm in the 10-11 weeks from when I get them until when I go away.
Say to 12cm I guess if they are doing well? Maybe a bit smaller?

So the question is this?
Will the lack of feeding while I am away stunt them?

Thanks
Squidward

[DiscusLoverJeff]

Between the lack of feeding is also the problem with no water changes (or is he)?

Remember little guys need lots of clean water. And a month is a long time without.

[Squidward]

Yup, he will be doing water changes.

[DiscusLoverJeff]

Then you should be good until you get back!

Nice to have help like that.

[Squidward]

Then you should be good until you get back!

Nice to have help like that.

He lives in the next road to me.
And when he goes away, I help him out.

[alexsano]

lucky you!

i will be away in Christmas for 1 month and i dont have any close friend or relative that can feed / wc the fish... :(

[Squidward]

i will be away in Christmas for 1 month and i dont have any close friend or relative that can feed / wc the fish... :(

How are you planning on keeping things ok in your tank while you are away??