Do automatic feeders work?

[Jdale78]

Has anyone used one? Do they work if I'm gone a few days? or does anyone have any other ideas if I can't get someone to stop by?

 

[York1]

I use eheim feeders and they work great for me

 

[vetteguy53081]

I use the AFS by apex and Very reliable, same portions distributed each feeding and easy to fill.
I had the eheim units and also nothing but praise and a nice digital display that's easy to program.

 

[redfishbluefish]

I use two Eheim Everyday Feeders when I go on vacation....filled with flake food. They work great!

 

[vetteguy53081]

I use two Eheim Everyday Feeders when I go on vacation....filled with flake food. They work great!

Had this one before going to Apex version. Quiet and reliable !!

 

[TX_Punisher]

2 eheims going everyday. One flake, one pellets. Set it up correctly and it’s great.

 

[Jdale78]

thanks everyone!!

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Has anyone used one? Do they work if I'm gone a few days? or does anyone have any other ideas if I can't get someone to stop by?

I feed powder(Reef Roids) , so not many options, for feeders. Went with one model of Eheim, didn't work with powders, had to buy China model and no issues. I would prefer a quality feeder, just none I know that do powder

 

[York1]

eheim also has a dual head auto feeder now. You can feed two different foods out of one feeder. I haven't gotten one yet but I plan on it in the near future

 

[Butuz]

I use Eheim pictured above. Left it for 21 days while away, mixed 3 types of pellets, flakes, reef roids (to broadcast for corals). 2 times a day. Worked great.

 

[Peace River]

I use two Eheim Everyday Feeders when I go on vacation....filled with flake food. They work great!

I have also used this model successfully with mini pellets.

 

[Jdale78]

I have also used this model successfully with mini pellets.

do you think enough food will sink so my Goby gets some too?

 

[Jdale78]

I use the AFS by apex and Very reliable, same portions distributed each feeding and easy to fill.
I had the eheim units and also nothing but praise and a nice digital display that's easy to program.

is there a food that sinks more than others? So my Goby gets some too

 

[Hermie]

FME, the Eheim is best used with small foods, around 1mm or so, or flakes with the port opened up.

 

[Peace River]

do you think enough food will sink so my Goby gets some too?

Other than the fish not seeing you walk up to the tank, it isn't much different than you dropping food into the tank. When you feed mini pellets right now does any sink so your goby can get some?

 

[redfishbluefish]

do you think enough food will sink so my Goby gets some too?

A mix of pellets and flakes would work great....pellets sink.

The other consideration is a feeding ring. This holds the flakes long enough to either be eaten or sink before getting sucked up by your overflow. I make my own with a piece of tubing, dowel and suction cups, but you can also purchase them:

 

[jaxredsoxfan]

i just used Neptune AFS for a week this month- mixed flake and sinking pellets. All were fat and happy like normal when I got home.

 

[Jdale78]

Other than the fish not seeing you walk up to the tank, it isn't much different than you dropping food into the tank. When you feed mini pellets right now does any sink so your goby can get some?

 

[Jdale78]

I usually hold it under the water before releasing the food so its saturated enough to sink and they all get some. Just the fingertips.

 

[melanotaenia]

What do people do for tanks with mesh tops (my wrasse would likely carpet surf going for the feeder)!