Daro Weekend Feeder

Daro Weekend Feeder

Daro Weekend Feeder is a slow-dissolving holiday food block that keeps aquarium fish fed while you are away. It suits South African fishkeepers heading off for a long weekend who want their community fish to keep receiving food without a sitter.

Key Benefits

• Dissolves gradually in the aquarium and releases food particles over time instead of all at once.
• One block feeds 10 to 15 average-size fish in a 45 litre (11.9 gal) aquarium for approximately 3 days.
• Covers a long weekend or short trip, so your fish keep eating while you are away.
• Simple to use. You place the block in the tank and it does the rest, with no measuring or timers needed.

How to Use

• Place a block in your aquarium. It will dissolve slowly and release food particles for your fish.
• Only use the block in an aquarium that has aerating or filtering equipment running.
• Make sure the water circulates well. The block needs good water movement to dissolve properly.
• Change about 10% of the aquarium water weekly as part of routine care.

Dosage

One block is sufficient for 10 to 15 average-size fish in a 45 litre aquarium for approximately 3 days.

Suitable For

• Freshwater aquariums of around 45 litres (11.9 gal) holding 10 to 15 average-size fish.
• Fishkeepers away for a weekend or a short break of about 3 days.

Compatibility

The block is designed for aquariums with working aeration or filtration and good water circulation. Do not use it in an unfiltered or unaerated tank, such as a bowl without equipment.

Specifications

• Brand: DARO
• Format: slow-dissolving feeding block
• Feeding duration: approximately 3 days per block
• Stocking guide: 10 to 15 average-size fish
• Aquarium volume guide: 45 litres (11.9 gal)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does one Daro Weekend Feeder block last?
One block feeds 10 to 15 average-size fish in a 45 litre aquarium for approximately 3 days.

Can I use it in a fish bowl without a filter?
No. The block should not be used in an aquarium without aerating or filtering equipment, and the water must circulate well for it to dissolve properly.

Why isn't my block dissolving properly?
The block needs good water circulation to dissolve correctly. Check that your filter or air pump is running and moving water around the tank.

Do I still need to do water changes when using it?
Yes. Changing about 10% of the aquarium water weekly is recommended.

Is it suitable for a long weekend away?
Yes. At around 3 days of feeding per block for 10 to 15 average-size fish in 45 litres, it is designed for a weekend away or a short trip.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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