auto feeders on smaller tanks

jacksonpt · 09/22/2017, 07:02 AM

As a spinoff to the multiple feedings per day thread, I wanted to ask about auto feeders on smaller tanks.

My system is about 50gallons total water volume. Are there auto feeders that can be setup to feed appropriate amounts of food for smaller tanks? While I'd love to feed more regularly and thus have more options for stocking my tank, nutrient buildup/export is a concern.

TIA.

davocean · 09/22/2017, 07:12 AM

The smaller Eheim will fit and work, the only thing I wish is that feed slot was more adjustable, I have mine barely open on my 120g, but I've thought about just drilling a hole in the tab or notching it just for this reason.

One thing I do is I set a new feeder on a dinner plate, run it a full week/cycle and see what dumps daily before I put it on.

Rilelen · 09/22/2017, 09:56 PM

Agreed, I keep a little Eheim on my small office tanks and home freshwater 10g. You need to use the smallest setting on the feed slot (and I have the feed slot taped in place, just as insurance against them sliding open). You can set them to feed a short or double feeding up to four times a day.

09/22/2017, 07:02 AM	#1
jacksonpt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Vestal, NY Posts: 3,679	auto feeders on smaller tanks As a spinoff to the multiple feedings per day thread, I wanted to ask about auto feeders on smaller tanks. My system is about 50gallons total water volume. Are there auto feeders that can be setup to feed appropriate amounts of food for smaller tanks? While I'd love to feed more regularly and thus have more options for stocking my tank, nutrient buildup/export is a concern. TIA. __________________ Jackson - All advice I give is based on my first hand experience. YMMV. Current Tank Info: 38g (mostly LPS) with a 20g sump/fuge and all the other standard goodies

09/22/2017, 07:12 AM	#2
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	The smaller Eheim will fit and work, the only thing I wish is that feed slot was more adjustable, I have mine barely open on my 120g, but I've thought about just drilling a hole in the tab or notching it just for this reason. One thing I do is I set a new feeder on a dinner plate, run it a full week/cycle and see what dumps daily before I put it on. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

09/22/2017, 09:56 PM	#3
Rilelen Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 245	Agreed, I keep a little Eheim on my small office tanks and home freshwater 10g. You need to use the smallest setting on the feed slot (and I have the feed slot taped in place, just as insurance against them sliding open). You can set them to feed a short or double feeding up to four times a day. __________________ 72g: Percula pair, Foxface, Kole tang, Midas Blenny, Blue/green chromis, Yellow & green clown goby pairs Office Nano Tank System (29 Gallon + 20 Gallon): Saltwater mollies + fry