Anybody use an autofeeder.

[aslmx]

Not at home to feed fish some of the time. Looking at auto feeder. Any suggestions

 

[redfishbluefish]

I have two Eheim Everyday Fish Feeders and have no complaints. i only use them when I go on vacation. They take pellets or flakes and can be programmed to feed multiple times a day.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

They work well if you set them up properly. My problem was that the food would float on the top of the water and into the overflow. So a feeding ring is a must! I added that underneath the feeder and the food will stay put until it gets eaten or sinks into the water column and then eaten.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

I am going to be looking into the auto feeders by Neptune that I can integrate with my Apex controller.

 

[redfishbluefish]

They work well if you set them up properly. My problem was that the food would float on the top of the water and into the overflow. So a feeding ring is a must! I added that underneath the feeder and the food will stay put until it gets eaten or sinks into the water column and then eaten.

Sorry for the mini-hijack, but is this “feeding ring” something you DIY’ed or something you purchased….I never heard of them. If you DIY’ed it, please provide details. Thanks.

 

[nmertz1]

Sorry for the mini-hijack, but is this “feeding ring” something you DIY’ed or something you purchased….I never heard of them. If you DIY’ed it, please provide details. Thanks.

+1 I would love to see the feeding ring

 

[ahtatt]

Feeding ring?... Genius!

 

[Aqua fire/medic]

I use eheim and it has been flawless. Also in for "feeding ring" info

 

[mattyp]

It's cheap here - Nutrafin® Max Feeding Ring - Automated Feeders - Fish - PetSmart

 

[KoleTang]

I have tried several autofeeders. And this is by far my favorite. Eheim Feed Air Automatic Feeder

 

[Sacohen]

I have the Eheim Feed Air Automatic Feeder, but I'm trying to modify it to be controlled by my Reef Angel, so I haven't actually used it yet, but I know I'll love it.

 

[hllywd]

I picked up an Eheim a while back and have never used it... Brand new in the box, in a drawer. Never really got past the idea of food going in the overflows. As soon as I can find one in stock I plan to get a Neptune. Lots of ideas for pump, skimmer, feeder scripting showing up for the Apex.

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

Eheims are the best stand-alone units by far IME (I have twelve - use them on QT systems too). Feeding rings are a must with an overflow, you can epoxy a magnet on the back side of them to replace suction cup.

 

[Ricks Reef]

I have an Eheim as well.I work 65-70 hrs per week so It definitely helps keep my fish happy

 

[blue.flyzz]

Current AquaChef works fine for me....I picked this feeder ring from Dr. Foster's and Smith 6 years ago, still use it every day. Can't find it anywhere as i wanted to replace it with a new one. It's got everything growing on it. Snails will spend days on it eating the algae that's on it. Here's something similar:
[ Longer ] DYMAX floating aquarium feeder feeding ring-$1.66

 

[TonapahNorth]

Just cut a small slice off of your pool water noodle. It's just anything you can float with a hole in it. How about a drink "coozie" with the hole in the bottom?