Extremely useful and functional, this automatic food dispenser is awesome. I first ordered one in 2012 for a 10 gallon aquarium and it has worked great for over two years. I have not changed the battery yet and I have it set to feed the fish once a day (4 rotations of the dispenser). The adjustable cover limits how much food that gets dispensed. An automatic food dispenser is highly recommended whenever possible and this one fits the bill perfectly. Your mileage may vary, of course, but the way I have it setup, the food dispenser can hold about a year's supply of flakes. This means that for about a year, I never forget a feeding or worry about my fish dying because of not enough food. It's fun because the fish learn quickly. They quickly learn the timing so that when it's about that time, they start working up a frenzy and then when they hear(?) the motor turning, they go into full frenzy mode looking for food. In fact, I think they are more tuned to the motor because when I manually feed them off schedule by pressing the manual release button, the fish go nuts before any flakes even hits the water.
This dispenser has been so reliable and has made this hobby so pleasant that I ordered a second one for my second aquarium and have recommended this dispenser to anyone who has even hinted at the hobby as a way to make the hobby a pleasant experience.
The dispenser comes with mounts to attach to the side of the aquarium but my aquariums' lips do not work well with the mounts so I simply put them on top of the aquarium, resting on the hob filter or the light. The feeder requires only a small opening so mounting options are endless.
The programming allows a huge number of variations in your feeding schedule. Since I feed my fish only once a day, I definitely am not taking full advantage of the programming available but if you require a complicated feeding schedule, take a look at this feeder. It will likely fulfill your needs.
The motor is on the loud side, esp for its size. However, since feedings are infrequent, the noise is not a huge concern. The volume is not as loud as running water, but it is a bit louder than the rest of the aquarium. In fact, the slight extra noise is nice because it allows me to remember that a feeding is occurring which mean that it is time for a fish watching break.
Simply put, this is a highly recommended dispenser for any aquarium owner.
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This Item  EHEIM Everyday Fish Feeder Programmable Automatic Food Dispenser |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | — | $19.99 | $22.98 | $30.99 | $21.99 |
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| Sold By | — | FREESEA | DXOPHIEX | BuczaipingMX | Ycozy-Direct |
| target species | Fish | Fish | Fish | FISH | Fish |
| size | 1 | FS-069S | Auto Version | — | — |
| style | - | Fish farming | Automatic | AUTO FISH FEEDER | Modern |
| operation mode | Automatic, Manual | Automatic, Manual | Automatic,Manually | Automatic | Automatic, Manual |
| weight | 0.59 pounds | 0.14 pounds | 11.22 ounces | 0.4 kilograms | 6.8 ounces |
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Good if they send you a brand new unit
I ordered this item assuming it would be brand new, however that was not the case (my mistake, but the fact that it was refurbished was not as visible as other items I've ordered, and I've ordered a lot of stuff). However, I also ordered another item around the same time and it still has not arrived, despite being reordered three times(damaged, wrong size, sent to opposite side of the state I live in). Basically, Amazon's shipping/handling/QC seems to have gone to **** in 2024.Besides that, I've owned two of these units and they work well as long as you keep them dry, DON'T feed flake food, and leave smaller amounts of food in the hopper, so it doesn't cake up at the opening.The timer feature is very helpful if you want to feed several times a day. I use this feeder only as a supplementary aid to my manual frozen/homemade feedings or when I go on a trip, but it can easily be used as a primary method of feeding.The hopper holds a large amount of food, however I do not recommend you fill it up all the way, since the food is more likely to get stuck and not dispense at all (if you must feed flakes, break them up a little first). Also, the opening is always open to the air unless you manually slide it shut. Therefore, the food can go bad quickly, especially if you live in a humid environment, like I do. The fan actually exacerbates this issue.For these reasons, I only add enough to last a week or two. Most dry fish food containers have an expiration date on the container, and most people I know, keep using it well past it's realistic shelf life. It's not necessarily bad, but your fish will be happier with a fresh batch :)Like some others have mentioned, make sure it is secure. My first unit fell in my tank, because I used the velcro provided. Either use the clamp or get a larger piece of heavy duty velcro, which you can also get on Amazon. Also, the battery housing was not water tight, thus causing corrosion and the inevitable failure of the unit.
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Rick
Its a little more expensive, but its worth it.
Reviewed in Canada on September 16, 2022
Troadec
Distributeur facile à utiliser après avoir regardé les tutos sur youtube
Reviewed in France on April 3, 2020