Neptune APEX AFS Auto feeder mounting suggestions

[aaron186]

I have a reefer 350 that is about 3 inches from my wall and filled. I just purchased the Apex AFS auto feeder. Unfortunately I didn't realize I needed more clearance behind my tank to mount it. I would prefer not to mount it to the sides of the tank. Is there a custom mount out there that lets me mount the device a little bit more forward than the stock mount? I need about another half inch of space to be able to fit the cable and the unit on the back wall. Thanks for the help. Can post pics if it would be helpful

 

[miPapareef]

I would think you can add a spacer block between the tank and the mount wall that hangs down into the tank. This would move the unit more into the tank. Just make sure it’s still stable and can’t fall off and specially into the water.

Also here is a cool sump mounted feeder that I’ve thought about doing but haven’t tried it myself.

 

[justingraham]

Check out https://printed3d.parts/product/apex-feeder-brace-adapter-holder/

Email the owner tell him I sent ya

Me and him collaborated on this and it works perfectly well at least I think so

 

[aaron186]

Check out https://printed3d.parts/product/apex-feeder-brace-adapter-holder/

Email the owner tell him I sent ya

Me and him collaborated on this and it works perfectly well at least I think so

This will allow me to mount it more forward in the tank? I only need about half an inch

 

[justingraham]

This will allow me to mount it more forward in the tank? I only need about half an inch

If u email him and tell him what u need he will make it for u
He is a pleasure to work with

 

[jgann]

I’m so glad you posted this - I’ve got a 525XL that I’m putting “in cabinet” and in all my measuring considerations I hadn’t even thought about the AFS.

 

[Breadman03]

One can also order 90 degree cables that reduce the clearance needed.

I have a coast to coast overflow and couldn't get my pellets to sink before going down the drain. My solution was to tee off the inlet of my return pump. My AFS is mounted at the top and my return pump pushes the food out my returns and quickly distributes the food throughout my tank.

 

[SuncrestReef]

I had the same problem you described and solved it with a 90 degree USB adapter for the back of the AFS. See this post in my build thread for photos and a link to the adapter I used: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/s...eefer-xl-425-build.358990/page-4#post-4611484

 

[jgann]

Love the right turn USB adapter!