Best Automatic Feeder

[Baby Ray]

Hello Everyone,
I am setting up a tank at my school and I am trying to figure out the best automatic feeder. I am setting up a 20 gallon tank so I will have 3 fish. I will be feeding pellets during the summer when I am not there (don't worry, I will check on the tank every week or 2 to do water changes during the summer. I will also have an ATO) I want a feeder that has a very large compartment for food so I only have to fill it up every week or 2. Any suggestions?
I was thinking this one-
http://www.marinedepot.com/Eheim_Tw...c_Fish_Feeder-Eheim-EH402032-FIFDFEAF-vi.html

 

[jsker]

Are you going to have a controller?

 

[hejjo]

Every week or two.. lol

If it's only 20 gal it would be easier to bring it home in my opinion.

 

[Baby Ray]

Are you going to have a controller?

Unfortunetly no
I tried to get one but couldn't.

 

[Baby Ray]

Every week or two.. lol

If it's only 20 gal it would be easier to bring it home in my opinion.

I wish I could but I don't think my parents would let me. I only live a 3 or 4 minutes from my school so it wouldn't be a pain to do maintenance.

 

[smh254]

EHEIM makes a pretty good one

 

[redfishbluefish]

I can't comment on the one you linked, or any comparisons, but I've had the Eheim Everyday Fish feeder and I've been very happy. You will need a feeding ring with this feeder, but they are easily made or you can purchase pretty inexpensively.

 

[Baby Ray]

I can't comment on the one you linked, or any comparisons, but I've had the Eheim Everyday Fish feeder and I've been very happy. You will need a feeding ring with this feeder, but they are easily made or you can purchase pretty inexpensively.

How often would you have to refill the feeder with 3 fish?

 

[smh254]

How often would you have to refill the feeder with 3 fish?

I only use mine when I go on vacation but with only three fish you would be able to go months probably.

 

[Baby Ray]

I only use mine when I go on vacation but with only three fish you would be able to go months probably.

Thanks

 

[john.m.cole3]

I can't comment on the one you linked, or any comparisons, but I've had the Eheim Everyday Fish feeder and I've been very happy. You will need a feeding ring with this feeder, but they are easily made or you can purchase pretty inexpensively.

this is what I use also. I found the NLS pellets to be a bit on the large side for that feeders adjust-ability (I have to have it 2 clicks open to allow them through). I use reef bugs in it now w/o a problem, plus the reef bugs keeps your pod population up. win/win