Neptune systems fish feeder

[adamsfour]

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I am getting ready to leave town. I have the Neptune Fish Feeder. I figure I would confirm if it was working. I notice that because of the way it’s design the food does not move forward and tends to hover in the back. This results in an inconsistent feed. I tried to slightly tilt forward but it’s not enough. Basically a bad design. Anyone have a similar issue and came up with a DYI fix. Thanks

 

[walloutlet]

I don’t have an answer or comment, but following along as I literally just set one up yesterday on my tank in preparation for an upcoming trip. Hoping for some good replies and suggestions.

 

[((FORDTECH))]

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I am getting ready to leave town. I have the Neptune Fish Feeder. I figure I would confirm if it was working. I notice that because of the way it’s design the food does not move forward and tends to hover in the back. This results in an inconsistent feed. I tried to slightly tilt forward but it’s not enough. Basically a bad design. Anyone have a similar issue and came up with a DYI fix. Thanks

If the feeder is mounted level then it will dispense all the food properly I believe it has a slant forward in the design to aid in pushing the food forward I own three of them and they work perfectly

 

[DivingTheWorld]

I haven’t noticed that before. I use NLS pellets and fill it about 70% full before a trip. I usually test it for a couple days before to make sure it’s working and I’ve never had an issue. What are you filling it with and how much?

 

[adamsfour]

I don’t have an answer or comment, but following along as I literally just set one up yesterday on my tank in preparation for an upcoming trip. Hoping for some good replies and suggestions.

One thing I am trying. I cut out of cardboard that exact shape as inside and reduce the depth of the holding cup. This keeps the food towards front. Seems to work but will run for a few days

 

[vetteguy53081]

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I am getting ready to leave town. I have the Neptune Fish Feeder. I figure I would confirm if it was working. I notice that because of the way it’s design the food does not move forward and tends to hover in the back. This results in an inconsistent feed. I tried to slightly tilt forward but it’s not enough. Basically a bad design. Anyone have a similar issue and came up with a DYI fix. Thanks

Mine empties out

 

[DangerDave]

Mine empties fully when used....

 

[rhostam]

My experience is the same as most here as well. If mounted level (which can be a challenge due to the wonky screw thing that isn’t that great at staying out), it will empty and dispense fairly consistently. As others have noted, the food barrel isn’t a perfect cylinder, it has a slight taper to it.

I also use Neptune’s XD pellets mixed with some algae pellets.

 

[walloutlet]

One thing I am trying. I cut out of cardboard that exact shape as inside and reduce the depth of the holding cup. This keeps the food towards front. Seems to work but will run for a few days

Solid idea... currently running mine and testing over the next couple weeks. May try something like that if I don’t get consist results.

Looking to see if I can mount it slightly on forward angle to help more as well.

 

[Pistondog]

Empties out. Remove the whole thing when filling or any food left spills in tank.