Auto Fish Feeders [Should We Use Them?] - Aoyar vs. Aquarium Co-op Auto Feeder Face-Off!

[@BenOchart]

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[@TheOfficialSteelReign]

I use pillboxes with pre-rationed food in each day they get fed. I usually put the pillboxes in their own zip lock baggie on the tank being feed. it works food for me but I don't have as many tanks as you.

[@fishandfloral]

I have 3 similar feeders. I prefer the smart version I can control from my phone. AA batteries will last for months. Don’t use flakes, they’ll get wet and mold. Test the amount of food dropping over a plate before putting on the tank. If I’ll be gone less than a week, I don’t bother, but I’m often traveling 2+ weeks and don’t have someone I trust to feed.

[@jonas2431]

I had a neighbor boy that I knew well and our parents worked together. i had him feed my tanks even my reef that I had. but I use feeders now cause I have all fresh water tanks

[@GSP-76]

Auto feeders work great once you've dialed them in properly...but be weary of the stick pad they have not holding up...I've seen that happen many times. The clamp method almost never works for rimmed tanks.

[@bwood4505]

Ben use the little window in the feeder for feeding. The big one is for refilling.

[@BenOchart]

Yes, you’re correct. In the middle of the large sliding section there is a smaller sliding section that it’s adjusted for feeding. Thanks for the clarification 😀👍🏻

[@ZoeFishKeeper86]

I like to feed my Discus three times a day, I feed my fish frozen food once in the morning, once in the evening and use the auto feeder to feed once in the afternoon for some pellets. After programming the feeder for one afternoon feeding it did well, for a few weeks. Until one day the feeder malfunction and kept feeding. I was devastated to find my fish dead or dying when I returned home from work. So use with caution.

[@FLNYFish]

I use the aquarium coop feeder and it is perfect as I go on vacation for 30 days 75 gallon tank.

[@BenOchart]

That’s a great first hand endorsement 😀👍🏻

[@FLNYFish]

Thanks Sir Ben O. Your my favorite source for honest fish info.

[@stlconsulting8462]

Anything “Auto” is a gamble when raising livestock. Too many variables to worry about if you’re not in front of the tank during a feeding.

[@BenOchart]

One of my concerns as well

[@stlconsulting8462]

@@BenOchart I think Zenzo made a video about vacation and stated fish can go a week 10 days even 2 weeks without eating….I’ve left my fish room for over a week and he was right.

[@davidmccann2633]

I'm a chef and I work 4 days a week all day ,, could maby benefit from one ,,🤔

[@jonas2431]

to be honest i have feeders and the AA battery lasts a good while

[@BenOchart]

Makes sense. Apart from keeping track of the feed times, it only works hard for a few seconds a couple times a day to feed.

[@jonas2431]

@@BenOchart true

[@michaelharris1779]

You can't call Aquarium Co-Op anymore. No phone, 100% online

[@brianthiel1488]

That's a generic auto feeder rebranded by many Chinese companies to adopt their own brand. Even aquarium co-op has the USB version.