BeasileyBub Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I'm often out of town and decided to look into buying an automatic feeder for when I'm gone (only a couple of days) has anyone had much success with a particular brand? Or has one laying around? It would be much appreciated. Thank you kindly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I've been using an Eheim auto feeder for several months now with 1mm pellets. Very happy with it. Stopped working after the second time I knocked it in the tank though. Cleary a bad move on my part :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontus Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I have been using the Eheim since 1996. Hasn't changed much since then but it works very well. I currently have two modded to run from my APEX. You can get them online for about $30. Use it for dry food only. You also should think about a feeding ring or some other device that helps get the food to sink or else it will go out the overflow. I use a plastic funnel cut off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeasileyBub Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 OOooo good thinking. I wouldn't have thought of that until it would have happened. Are you guys using the double chambered Eheim or the single column gray looking guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeasileyBub Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Any recommendations on pellets as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Eheims are great. For pellets I always liked new life spectrum brand. Many of my most finicky fish loved them and they really bring out the colors in the fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I have a brand new Eheim, Apex and Hydor I would be willing to sell any of them. All new in boxes. I also have some older style ones that are brand new as well, they are the kind you preload individual servings and it gives you like 10 meals. Not good for long term, but fantastic for vacations because you can select exactly the amount of food per feeding or switch up the type of food. If there is interest I can post photos and prices, not going to bother unless someone wants it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeasileyBub Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Maybe, I might be interested. I doubt it would be possible for me to make it to Salmon Creek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I also have had good luck with the Eheim single chamber with new life spectrum pellets. Good luck in your hunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 http://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Feeder-Programmable-Automatic-Dispenser/dp/B001F2117I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416538365&sr=8-1&keywords=eheim+automatic+fish+feeder I also use one and like it. I have used the Apex feeder also, it's loud and the mount kinda sucks but it's nice to have infinite feedings if you want. I also agree with the New Life Spectrum pellets, my fish liked them a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeasileyBub Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Awesome, Thank you all. I went with the Eheim and the pellets. I really appreciate the good advise! Close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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