Automatic Feeders

[Kissyboots]

We've been going to Germany almost every year for like two months every summer and I always feel bad for the people who have to come here every day and feed the fish. Does anyone use automatic feeders that they would recommend? I was looking for one that would feed betta food and fish flakes at the same time. But by the time I get the feeder my last betta will probably be dead. Still, any suggestions?

 

[TabMorte]

I can't remember what one my bro uses but I highly recommend making sure your feeder drops the food (particularly flake food) into a feeding ring (which everyone should use for surface feeders any how). It'll really keep down the mess in the tank while you're gone (and then your fish sitter won't have to clean the tank too often).

 

[skratikans]

yeah, but what about water changes? those would still have to be done by someone

 

[Kissyboots]

yeah, but what about water changes? those would still have to be done by someone

Yeah, but at least they don't have to be there every day! Anyone else know of anything they would recommend?

 

[Kissyboots]

I was looking aroudn today and I found the "Rondomatic Feeder" from Grasslin. I really like it. Does anyone know where I can get that for less than $70???

 

[Potawato]

I bought one to try out and quickly found my water evaporated up into the feeder gunking the food up and rendering the device useless

 

[Lotus]

I bought a Hydor one, and it worked pretty well. You can adjust the amount of food, as well as how many times a day it feeds. It can also be attached to an airpump and airline to keep the food dry. As the food goes in one hopper, you can mix whichever dry foods in there that you want.

This is the one: EKOMIXO Fish Feeder Battery w/Air Connect (Hydor)

Always test your feeder for a few days before you go on vacation to make sure it's working right and feeding the right amount.

I've only used it for four days so far (I don't get vacations anymore ). It worked fine. I generally leave my freshwater fish with no food for a four or five day trip, but I was worried about my saltwater fish.

 

[Kissyboots]

potawato: did you have the rondomatic feeder or was it something else?

lotus: where do you keep the feeder? Is the lid for the tank open? Would it work for flakes AND betta food at the same time?

 

[Potawato]

potawato: did you have the rondomatic feeder or was it something else?

lotus: where do you keep the feeder? Is the lid for the tank open? Would it work for flakes AND betta food at the same time?

Nah it's this one

Amazon.com: Penn-Plax Daily-Double II Automatic Fish Feeder: Kitchen & Dining

 

[Lotus]

I used it on an open-top tank. The instructions say to put it on the hood over the feeding hole. I'm sure you can work out a way to have it work.

I mixed pellet food and freeze-dried mysis in mine, but you can mix any kinds of dry food.