From simple battery operated, to state-of-the-art electronic devices, automatic aquarium fish feeders come in an array of styles. While some are moisture controlled units designed to prevent flake, pellet and other dried foods from clumping, others not only have the capability of releasing a variety of different fares, but at specific times and intervals. From small to large capacity feeders with single to multi-purpose functions, here are some units your Guides consider to be the best choices.
1. AquaChef Automatic Fish Feeder
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Moisture-resistant, no-clump feeder dispenses flakes, pellets, or crumbled fish food. You set the portion size and feeding times, up to four per day, on the programmable timer. Feeder dispenses single or double feeding (within 60 seconds of first feeding). Holds up to 35 grams of food. Two AA batteries included.
2. Eheim 3581 "Feed-Air" Digital Automatic Feeder
The Eheim 3581 "Feed-Air" Digital is a battery operated automatic feeder with every possible feature you could think of. Programming the feeder is easy, with enough timing features to satisfy almost anyone. The large, easily read LCD display/clock also shows the programmed feeding times. The integrated moisture control system keeps the flake food fresh a clog-free.
3. Eheim Battery-Operated Automatic Feeder
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The Eheim programmable feeder features twin food chambers which can hold different types of fish foods including flakes, granules, sticks, or pellets. Accommodate various feeding levels (surface, mid-water, and bottom) by using sinking pellets, floating fish food, or slow-sinking granules. The two 160 ml capacity chambers can be controlled independently for custom feedings intervals. Uses 4 AA batteries.
4. Ekimixo Automatic Feeder
This is a simple to operate auto feeder. Powered by 2 AA batteries, it can be set to feed up to 3 times per day. For twice a day feeding, the feedings will be eight hours apart, for three times a day feedings they will be 6 hours apart. Easy air hose input to keep moisture out.
5. Fish Mate F14 Automatic Feeder
The easy-to-use 24-hour timer provides 1-4 meals a day for up to 14 days and allows adjustable feed quantity and timing. Slow-dispense action dispenses flake, pellet, freeze-dried or tablet foods as well as medications over a gradual 2 hour period. Hooking an air pump to the feeder controls moisture keeping the food fresh and clump free.
6. Hatch N Feeder
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Hatch brine shrimp (sold separately) continuously in your marine OR freshwater aquarium. Unique design means saltwater in the hatcher never mixes with aquarium water. Hatched shrimp simply swim out into your aquarium by their natural attraction to light,
7. Nutrafin ProFeed Automatic Feeder
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This fish feeder can be quickly programmed to automatically dispense up to two precise portions a day or can be overridden for manual operation. Handles almost any type of flake, pellet, or freeze-dried food and prevents clogging due to aquarium moisture. 14-gram capacity. Operates up to a year on just two AA batteries (not included).
8. NutraMatic 2X Automatic Feeder
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Easy set up, battery-operated fish feeder. Simply adjust the setting to the amount you want to feed and it will automatically dispense either flakes or pellets every 12 hours. No timers to set! Battery operation makes it easy to place anywhere without having to plug it in. Unit can either be free-standing or mounted on aquarium rim with bracket included. Uses 2 AA batteries, not included.
9. Rena Automatic Fish Feeder
This feeder holds up to 100 grams of all types of dry food. Eight different setting modes and light sensor allow for accurate regulation of the quantity and frequency of food distribution. Humidity is removed and the food kept dry and at its best quality by the Life Guard system which mildly heats the stocked food in the drum. This feeder is easily attached to top of glass aquariums.
