Automatic Fish Feeders - Opinions/Suggestions Wanted!

whatcaneyedo · #1 09-26-2009, 05:48 AM

I've got the Eheim Automatic Feeder you listed. Its prevented from falling over with weights in the base of the unit but if you think you might bump it in a zip tie might be a good idea. I've been using it off and on for the last two years whenever I'm out of town to feed pelleted food to my tank and always had good results with it.

PuffLuv · #2 09-26-2009, 10:10 PM

Thanks again for the reviews everyone! It looks like no matter which feeder I chose, I might have to either zip-tie it or build a custom bracket. I guess every feeder has its pros and cons, though it would be nice to see one that has everything (ie. programmable timer, solid mounting options, anti-clumping, battery backup, etc). At the moment, it seems the Eheim and the Rena are the best ones available...

subman · #3 09-26-2009, 10:16 PM

The Rena comes with a mounting bracket!

PuffLuv · #4 09-26-2009, 10:49 PM

Do you use the mounting bracket for the Rena? My friend said it was garbage...not a big deal though.

subman · #5 09-26-2009, 10:59 PM

I do. I mean it's a wire bracket but after playing with it for a while it works great. (how can you tell I like this product

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PuffLuv · #6 09-26-2009, 11:18 PM

LOL!

Cool, good to hear!

kien · #7 12-14-2009, 06:04 PM

so which one did you end up getting ? Curious to hear your thoughts as I am off on Vacation in the near future and have narrowed down my choice between the Eheim and Rena as well.. I have a tank sitter but they won't be feeding the tank. I just want them to pop in infrequently to make sure the tank's contents haven't somehow ended up on the floor

(not that they'd be able to do anything about it other than to throw some towels down..

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