Automatic Fish Feeders - Opinions/Suggestions Wanted!

PuffLuv · #1 09-25-2009, 02:10 AM

In the past I have been fortunate enough to have someone come over to feed my livestock, however, that may change over Christmas. I would like to know everyone's opinion, and why they prefer one auto-feeder over another. The one I purchase will be used to feed a small amount of pellet food, 2-3 times daily. I have an open top, and a center brace that it could rest on or zip tie. However, a clamp-on might give more placement options and be more aesthetically pleasing. Also, some form of power backup is desirable (ie. batteries), however I could plug it into a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
Are some feeders more prone to clumping from moisture? (I do have an open top)

Auto Feeders I'm considering are:
http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/FD...od+Feeder.html

http://oceanaquatics.com/store/produ...r-Auto-Feeder/

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/em...ic+Feeder.html

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/fd...sh+Feeder.html

Is the heating module in the Rena much better than the air line with the Hydor? Also, light sensor....?

Are all of the feeders except the cheap one, a zip-tie installation?

Thanks for your input!

mark · #2 09-25-2009, 02:26 AM

how long you gone for (as might be safe for the fish to go without for a few days)?

subman · #3 09-25-2009, 02:27 AM

I have the Rena and I love it. I bought it for holidays and have never taken it off. I thought the heater was a joke but I have never had a clog! It has a mounting bracket (no zip ties). One of the best things I've bought.

PuffLuv · #4 09-25-2009, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mark

how long you gone for (as might be safe for the fish to go without for a few days)?

I'll be off to Las Vegas for about a week( can't wait!)

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Originally Posted by subman

I have the Rena and I love it. I bought it for holidays and have never taken it off. I thought the heater was a joke but I have never had a clog! It has a mounting bracket (no zip ties). One of the best things I've bought.

Thanks for the input subman! More feedback like this please!

leducreef · #5 09-25-2009, 05:26 AM

ya i would go with the rena

globaldesigns · #6 09-25-2009, 03:48 PM

I go all the time and leave my fish for 3-4 days... it doesn't seem to hurt them, just very hungry on my return.

Let me know how the feeder works, as I would seriously think about one for myself if I go away longer or if these things actually do work.

My worries are that it dumps the whole thing in the tank.

PuffLuv · #7 09-25-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by leducreef

ya i would go with the rena

Do you have or had one in the past? Have you had others to compare it to?

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Originally Posted by globaldesigns

My worries are that it dumps the whole thing in the tank.

I didn't even think of that, has anyone heard of any particular models that do this? Or ones to stay away from?

Thanks again everyone for their feedback! Keep it coming...