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Eheim 3581 "Feed-Air" Digital Automatic Feeder

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Eheim 3581

Eheim 3581 "Feed-Air" Digital Automatic Feeder

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The Bottom Line

Eheim's 3581 "Feed-Air" Digital Automatic Feeder is an afforable unit that comes equipped with every possible feature you could think of.
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Pros

  • Programs up to four daily feedings.
  • Choice of portion settings.
  • Large, easy to read LCD/Clock screen.
  • Transparent reservoir for monitoring food level.
  • Moisture control feature.

Cons

  • None known.

Description

  • Electronically controlled programming allows up to four daily feedings of flake or granular foods.
  • Choice of a single portion, double portion with 1-minute interval, or manual override settings.
  • Integrated moisture prevention system.
  • Large, easy-to-read LCD display/clock screen.
  • Operates on two AA batteries, which are included.
  • Cover has a low battery indicator.
  • Straightforward and easy to use unit.
  • Measures 5-1/4" x 2-1/4" x 2-1/2".

Guide Review - Eheim 3581 "Feed-Air" Digital Automatic Feeder

The 3581 "Feed-Air" Digital Automatic Feeder lives up to the Eheim name. Every feature possible is built in to this attractive unit. The electronically controlled programming allows up to four daily feeding cycles of flake or granular foods, with a choice of a single portion, double portions with a 1 minute interval, or manual override. All programmed choices, including selected feeding times, are easy to read on a large LCD/Clock screen. A transparent food reservoir allows for quick "at-a-glance" monitoring of the food level. An integrated ventilator prevents moisture from spoiling food or clogging the feeder, which makes maintenance almost non-existent. This unique feeder uses every last flake in the bin to prevent waste. With a low battery indicator on the cover, you'll know when to replace the two AA batteries this unit needs to run on. This auto feeder will keep you and your tank critters happy for a long, long time.
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User Reviews

 3 out of 5
Not very moisture resistant..., Member andrewd313

The guy that wrote the previous review is right about the auger to dispense the food, however he's pretty incompetent if he couldn't figure out the auto dispense settings which are clearly listed in the manual. It's very simple to setup, with up to 4 different feeding times and 1 or 2 rotations per feeding time. I use pellet food and it dispenses a pretty consistent amount even though it's gravity fed. However with water evaporation and condensation under my canopy it would sometimes cause the food to clump at the opening. I could not see flake food working very well as it is gravity fed. The electronics are also not very moisture resistant, the first one i knocked into the tank when cleaning and it completely killed it. The second one i bought, i've had for 6 months and now the screen is impossible to read, showing illegible information on the lcd screen possibly due to too much moisture getting into it. I will be bringing it back to my LFS soon as it does come with a 3 year warranty. Overall it's a decent feeder, and easy to setup, but doesn't handle any moisture very well.

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