What fish would be best for a Salt Water Aquarium if I know I'll be away for a week

Once damsels get to adaulthood they can go 2 weeks or so
they don't like it
and adult damsels are violent suckers
but they do alright
I'd disagree that freshwater are boring
and in your case an african cichlid tank would work well
most can handle a good 3 weeks with no food
but yea they don't like it.
I only feed my morays once or twice a week
they handle that well



"pm3009" wrote in message
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Hello

I've always wanted to start a Salt Water Aquarium. Had a fresh water
aquarium years ago, but the fish are boring in comparison. I'm an avid
diver, so very interested in a Salt Water fish.

I don't want to rely on anyone to come in daily while going away on
vacation. Maybe once during a week vacation to top off water, feed
frozen food, etc. 8 days is normally the max I'm away for (twice a
year) and several 3-4 day weekends throughout the year.

So....is it out of the question starting a salt water tank if I may be
away for a week here and there?
Are there certain types of fish that can get by without a problem on
flakes and an automatic feeder while I'm away for a week? Certain
types of fish to absolutely keep away from because they'll eat nothing
but frozen food?

Also....what would you consider the BEST book for someone getting into
a Salt Water Aquarium for the first time? Something that talks about
different types of tank set-ups, which fish can be put with which fish,
live rocks, etc etc.

Thanks so much!
Pam