Ideas on Mounting an Auto feeder

[Magic031707]

Hi Everyone,

Wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to mount an auto feeder on my tank which is euro braced acrylic tank (pics attached). I have a hydros feeder as I used the Hydros controller, but willing to look at other options.

 

[redfishbluefish]

Simply rest it on the Euro Bracing.....first image.

The only thing I don't like about this is proximity to the water, and popping bubbles lightly wets the feeder. I've had two Eheim feeders crap out on me, and blame closeness to the water. I've since mounted the feeder up high on a shelf. The pipe acts as a feeding ring.

 

[dwest]

Simply rest it on the Euro Bracing.....first image.

The only thing I don't like about this is proximity to the water, and popping bubbles lightly wets the feeder. I've had two Eheim feeders crap out on me, and blame closeness to the water. I've since mounted the feeder up high on a shelf. The pipe acts as a feeding ring.

That’s awesome! How did you attach the pipe to the feeder stand? Also, I’m guessing the pipe is PVC, right? If so what is diameter?

This would prevent much of my food flow ties heading to the sump

 

[dwest]

Simply rest it on the Euro Bracing.....first image.

The only thing I don't like about this is proximity to the water, and popping bubbles lightly wets the feeder. I've had two Eheim feeders crap out on me, and blame closeness to the water. I've since mounted the feeder up high on a shelf. The pipe acts as a feeding ring.

No need for explanation of how you did this. I found the answer from you. Thanks!

DIY Elevated Feeding Station

I use Eheim Everyday Fish Feeders for when we travel. Once I got the tank with the Euro Bracing, the feeder simply sat on one of the braces with a feeding ring below: Worked great until one feeder outright died all together and with the replacement, the display went funky on me: I came...

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[redfishbluefish]

That’s awesome! How did you attach the pipe to the feeder stand? Also, I’m guessing the pipe is PVC, right? If so what is diameter?

This would prevent much of my food flow ties heading to the sump

I talk about it HERE.

 

[Magic031707]

Yeah, trying to find something. The food doesn't sink right away and a feeder ring is not long enough

 

[redfishbluefish]

Yeah, trying to find something. The food doesn't sink right away and a feeder ring is not long enough

Eheim makes a feeding station that takes the place of a feeding ring.

 

[dwest]

Yeah, trying to find something. The food doesn't sink right away and a feeder ring is not long enough

Compounding my issue is the mesh screen keeping my wrasses from carpet surfing.

 

[hoffmeyerz]

I know someone who mounted their auto-feeder in the sump. They had it empty into a funnel that went to a line of pipe that led to the intake for the return pump. The food sank down the pipe, got picked up by the return pump, and dispersed in the tank from the return output. It was actually kind of neat!

 

[BContos]

I know someone who mounted their auto-feeder in the sump. They had it empty into a funnel that went to a line of pipe that led to the intake for the return pump. The food sank down the pipe, got picked up by the return pump, and dispersed in the tank from the return output. It was actually kind of neat!

Do you have a link to where this person talked about this? Super intrigued and would like to see more about it!!

 

[mike550]

I know someone who mounted their auto-feeder in the sump. They had it empty into a funnel that went to a line of pipe that led to the intake for the return pump. The food sank down the pipe, got picked up by the return pump, and dispersed in the tank from the return output. It was actually kind of neat!

I’ve seen this done as well! Awesome idea. The one I saw had the ATO RODI line enter the funnel as well so it would wash off any residual food. This mod is definitely something I’d consider if my sump area was bigger.

 

[codenfx]

Do you have a link to where this person talked about this? Super intrigued and would like to see more about it!!

I first saw this from Reefdudes.

 

[hoffmeyerz]

Do you have a link to where this person talked about this? Super intrigued and would like to see more about it!!

I'll see if I can dig it back up, it's been a while.

 

[hoffmeyerz]

Do you have a link to where this person talked about this? Super intrigued and would like to see more about it!!

Here's what I originally saw like a year ago. I like the adea of rinsing out the line,prob can split a line from your ato to rinse everytime it topped off.

 

[SteveMM62Reef]

Self Stick Velcro. I used this from Amazon, just make sure the positioning is correct, as it’s hard to remove. Makes it easy to service.

Strenco 2 x 4 Inch - Hook and Loop Strips with Adhesive - 15 Sets - Square - Heavy Duty Tape - Black Sticky Back Fastener.​

 

[BContos]

Thank yall for sharing!

If my UV sterilizer is plumbed to my return pump would this render the food useless?

 

[paintman]

I just have mine mounted to the rim of my sump directly over my return pump. I use brs pellets and they sink right into the hole in the return pump. Easy peezy.

 

[BContos]

I just have mine mounted to the rim of my sump directly over my return pump. I use brs pellets and they sink right into the hole in the return pump. Easy peezy.

This whole concept is genius