Externally Controlled Feeder

aumoenoav · Jan 30, 2018

Does anyone know about an externally controlled externally feeder that can be operated by one of the following

1: 0-10V
or
2: Regular power socket (110/220V)

Looking for a feeder I can use with my controller without making a DIY (not Apex so no auto feeder)

zachxlutz · Jan 30, 2018

I use the Eheim Everyday fish feeder. It's not externally controllable but has a decent interface where you can set up I think up to 4x a day with up to 2x rotations during each feeding.

aumoenoav · Jan 30, 2018

zachxlutz said:
I use the Eheim Everyday fish feeder. It's not externally controllable but has a decent interface where you can set up I think up to 4x a day with up to 2x rotations during each feeding.

I have an eheim feeder today, but I would like to have one that I can control externally. I know it exist a DIY or eheim feeders, but not fully what I want to do

zachxlutz · Jan 30, 2018

aumoenoav said:
I have an eheim feeder today, but I would like to have one that I can control externally. I know it exist a DIY or eheim feeders, but not fully what I want to do

Understood. Wasn't sure if you were aware of that option. Best of luck in your search and happy reefing!

scott11106 · Jan 30, 2018

and for what reason do you not want the apex feeder? do you have a controller?
seems to be what you are looking for unless i am missing something?

aumoenoav · Jan 30, 2018

scott11106 said:
and for what reason do you not want the apex feeder? do you have a controller?
seems to be what you are looking for unless i am missing something?

Im running GHL, and its no feeder in their series. I dont think the Apex feeder can be used with any other controller :/

scott11106 · Jan 30, 2018

ok, how do you like the GHL, how long have you been using it?
I believe you are right about the AFS not working with other systems...

aumoenoav · Jan 30, 2018

scott11106 said:
ok, how do you like the GHL, how long have you been using it?
I believe you are right about the AFS not working with other systems...

Im very happy with GHL. Using the Profilux 4, KH Director, Dosers and Several Mitras LX7 so very invested in their ecosystem. In general never had any issues that could be a danger for the tank. It was some wifi issues in the start, but it has been solved by now. I was torn between Apex and GHL when I invested, and I do not regret my choise. Been using it for about a year now.