Auto feeder with mesh top?

[AquaCox]

I want to use an auto feeder to drop flakes n pellets in during the day when I'm at work but I have screen tops covering my openings to keep jumpers in...Wanting to see if anyone has devised a way to use an auto feeder with a screen top without having a place for fish to jump out ?

 

[Breakthecycle2]

I used one on my previous tank with a mesh top. I just kept the top on. No problems.

 

[AquaCox]

well i guess pellets will prob make it through but flakes won't. Just seen a thread where a guy said he put an autofeeder for flakes over the return pump in his sump, maybe i'll try that.

 

[Bob Lauson]

I added a screen top to my aquarium (42 x 42 x 24 deep) and wanted to keep the auto feeder with both pellets and flake food. So I got a little carried away but it turned out pretty cool. It has an actuator that opens a door and allows the feeder to deposit the food then closes back up. I will try and post a video

 

[Schweezy]

I just crushed up the flake some. It’ll take more beatings when all the food tumbles anyhow.

 

[dwest]

well i guess pellets will prob make it through but flakes won't. Just seen a thread where a guy said he put an autofeeder for flakes over the return pump in his sump, maybe i'll try that.

Pellets are the way to go with auto feeder IME.

 

[Bob Lauson]

I will have to try that again

 

[Bob Lauson]

Here is a link for the youtube video showing it in action.