Anyone using automatic feeders for flakes/pellets? - Page 2

reefgirl189 · #1 03-26-2013, 05:09 PM

I have the eheim sitting in a box somewhere as I bought it and never set it up. I like the idea of the feeding ring. Picturing the flakes getting dumped in the tank and watching them float right into the overflow is the reason I haven't bothered testing the eheim out yet. Maybe I should give it a try this week.

paddyob · #2 03-26-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by darb

I am using the Eheim single and also strongly recommend it.

I also bought the Hydor unit online and never used it and it is sitting BNIB ...

weak points on it include:
- need an air pump if you want to circulate air through chamber
- no bracket to mount on rim of tank, you need to sit it on a flat surface
- not exactly programmable feeding times, there are pre-set spacings which you must use and if you want to go with 4 feedings, that puts you on a 12, 14 or 16 hour schedule, can't recall exactly which one.

You could try using a feeding ring below the outlet to control your float away factor.

Your info on Hydor is not accurate. The air hose is an option. Reduces humidity therefore drier flakes. I never use and no issues. Not a weak point.

The feeder option is ... One feeding, two feeding, three feeding. All feedings
Are from first feeding (power on) and spaced out over 8hrs. Or 12.

Quite easy to use. No extra buttons.

It keeps your feedings limited to lights on.

Ditch flakes and rings. Get a quality pellet.

subman · #3 03-26-2013, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

I'm using this one ATM but wish it had a bigger drum so I didn't have to fill it so often.

I fill the rena one every 3-4 months

The Grizz · #4 03-26-2013, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by subman

I fill the rena one every 3-4 months

I have used a Rena as well & it holds less then the one I have. I also have to feed 3 times a day & fill at least once a week.

Delphinus · #5 03-26-2013, 04:05 AM

Really? Which model Hydor Greg? I have a Rena and a Hydor "Ekomixer" or something (as well as the double hopper Eheim you sold me). The Rena holds easily 4x that of the Hydor, and probably about 2x of each single hopper of the Eheim.

I refill about every month or thereabouts..

banditpowdercoat · #6 03-26-2013, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kien

The smaller one.

This ----v

Been using this one for a yr now Still same batts. I will soon be getting a Apex, so prob gona get one that I can plug in and let the Apex control the feed, so I can watch through the web cam and feed while I am in camp for my 3wk stints